Dr. Parag R. Kachalia is a Tenured Associate Professor and the former Vice Chair of Simulation, Technology and Research and at the  University of the Pacific.  He is a fellow of the International and American College of Dentists as well as the American Dental Education Association’s leadership institute.  Dr. Kachalia is also a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society.   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.   In 2017 Dr. Kachalia was selected as one of the Top 10 Young Educators in Dentistry in the United States.  He has lectured internationally in the areas of adhesive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, photography, CAD/CAM technology, fixed prosthodontics, treatment planning, erosion, and digital diagnostics. Dr. Kachalia acts a consultant for many dental materials/dental technology companies and helps guide product development. Dr. Kachalia is a member of the Seattle Study Club and Catapult Speaker’s Bureau.  He is also a member of the Cellerant Best of Class selection committee.  As a forward thinker, Dr. Kachalia is frequently interviewed regarding his vision of dentistry’s future.   Throughout his time in academia he has maintained a private practice geared toward 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.   In his spare time, Dr. Kachalia enjoys traveling with his wife and his son 9-year-old son.  As a family, they make it a point to travel to at least one country outside of North America every year, so that they can experience different cultures and truly understand the world.  In addition to traveling Dr. Kachalia enjoys golfing and photography.   www.sanramondentist.net