Donald L. Chi, DDS, PhD
Professor, Associate Dean for Research
Lloyd and Kay Chapman Endowed Chair for Oral Health
School of Dentistry
Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
B530 Health Sciences Building
Box 357475
Seattle, WA 98195-7475
Office: 206 616-4332
Fax: 206 685-4258
Email: dchi@uw.edu
Blog: www.donaldLchi.blogspot.com
Biography
Donald L. Chi is a board-certified pediatric dentist, professor, Associate Dean for Research, and the Lloyd and Kay Chapman Endowed Chair of Oral Health at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. He is also a Professor in the Department of Health Systems and Population Health in the School of Public Health. Dr. Chi is Director of the School of Dentistry’s NIDCR-funded T90/R90 training grant. He is dual board-certified in pediatric dentistry and dental public health. His research focuses on understanding the causes of oral health inequities and addressing them through community-based behavioral interventions and evidence-based policies.
Dr. Chi received the 2017 IADR Distinguished Scientist Award and was named Pediatric Dentist of the Year by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry in 2018. In 2021, Dr. Chi was appointed Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. He received the U.S. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Award in 2025. He teaches public health and provides comprehensive dental care as a pediatric dentist at the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic in Seattle.