Dr. Parag R. Kachalia is an Associate Professor and the Vice Chair of Simulation, Technology and Research and is a team leader within the University of the Pacific’s prestigious complex and esthetic rehabilitation program. He is a fellow of the American Dental Education Association’s leadership institute as well the American College of Dentists. In addition he is a researcher, as well as a published author in the areas of dental technology, digital diagnostics, contemporary fixed prosthodontics, and financial management. He has lectured internationally in the areas of adhesive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, photography, CAD/CAM dentistry, fixed prosthodontics, treatment planning, erosion, and diagnostic technologies.

Dr. Kachalia acts as a consultant for many dental materials/dental technology companies and helps guide product development. He is a member and clinical evaluator for Catapult Elite, the dental industry’s premier speakers bureau and is frequently interviewed in regards to his vision of dentistry’s future. Throughout his time in academia he has maintained a private practice geared towards restorative dentistry with his wife and fellow Pacific alum Dr. Charity Duncan. He believes his continual involvement in providing patient care as well as a role in academia has given him a unique balance that allows him to blend the best of both worlds.

Dr. Kachalia’s goal is to provide an education experience for your group in a non-intimidating format that focuses on the realities of everyday practice versus the glory cases. Presentations tend to be rich in multimedia and encourage participation from the audience versus simply being lectured to. He offers half-day, full-day and multi-day lectures. All topics can be customized to the specific interests of the group and many topics can be paired with a handson workshop.