Chris Chui, D.D.S.


DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE & TMJ SPECIALIST


Biography

Dr. Chui is one of a select number of dentists who are double Boarded in Dental Sleep Medicine with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Sleep and Breathing Academy.



Dr. Chui is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.


The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs recently appointed Dr. Chui the Clinical Director for the Dental Sleep Medicine Program at the San Francisco VA Hospital. He will also be teaching there for the General Practice Residence program for both medical and dental residents in the hospital.

A graduate of UC Berkeley with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and of UC San Francisco as a Doctor of Dental Surgery, Dr. Chui has been continuously recognized for his stellar work and genuine patient caring, receiving prestigious accolades such as KRON4 News Best of the Bay Dentist and America’s Top Dentist. He is also a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists as well as a Fellow of the International Association of Physiologic Aesthetics. A recipient of many honors and awards, Dr. Chui has been a guest lecturer at universities and at conventions and has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show as an expert in Dentistry.

He is double boarded in dental sleep medicine with American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and American Sleep and Breathing Academy. He is also the current clinical director for Dental Sleep Medicine and TMJ Clinic at the VA Medical Center at the San Francisco Campus. He treats all the cases with different types of TMJ disorders and patients with obstructive sleep apnea utilizing mandibular advancement devices.

Dr. Chui strongly believes in providing his patients the most recent and advanced technologies and treatments and has successfully completed specialized courses in dental implantology, cosmetic dental procedures, laser dentistry and orthodontics, including Invisalign®. Dr. Chui utilizes his experience and education to strive for total wellness for each patient while caring for both the dental and overall health concerns of his patients.


Professional Affiliations


  • President; Northern California Academy of General Dentistry (Current)
  • Vice President, 2015-2017; Northern California Academy of General Dentistry
  • Board of Directors;  American Sleep and Breathing Academy (Current)
  • Board of Directors;  International Academy of Sleep (2015-2016)
  • Qualified Dentist Designation; American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (2017)
  • Keynote Speaker on Dental Sleep Medicine, 2017; International Congress of Dental Medicine, New York
  • Owner; United Dental Group (1998-2015)
  • Founder of Bay Area Sleep Apnea Solutions
  • The Dr. Oz  Show , ShareCare Program as an Expert in Dentistry
  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine
  • American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
  • Keynote Speaker, 2017; World Congress of Dental Medicine
  • Dental Sleep Masters
  • Lecturer, University of California, Berkeley
  • Lecturer, University of California, San Francisco
  • American Dental Association
  • California Dental Association
  • Academy of General Dentistry
  • Southern Alameda County Dental Society
  • International Association of Physiologic Aesthetics
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Alumus, Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
  • World Clinical Laser Institute
  • American Academy of Implant Dentistry
  • International Congress of Oral Implantologists
  • American Association for Functional Orthodontics
  • Lifetime Member, United States Dental Institute
  • Straight Wire Advanced Study Group
  • Xi Psi Phi International Dental Fraternity
  • Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI), World Dental Congress
  • Invisalign® Align Technology

Honors and Awards


2019:      Diplomate; American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
2017:      Qualified Dentist Designation; American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine 
2016:      Diplomate;  American Board of Sleep and Breathing
2014:      Fellow; International Association of Physiologic Aesthetics
2012:      Master, Academy of General Dentistry
2012:      America’s Top Dentist (General/Cosmetic and TMJ Care)
2011:     Fellow; Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies
2009:    KRON4 News "Best of the Bay Dentist," San Francisco
2007:     Fellow; Academy of General Dentistry
2006:     Associate Fellowship;  World Clinical Laser Institute
2006:     America’s Top Dentist (Cosmetic and Family Dentistry)
1997:     George Alfred Hughes, DDS Award for Removable Prosthodontics, University of California, San Francisco
1997:     The Newell Award for Initiative and Determination Through Dental School, University of California, San Francisco
1997:     American Academy of Gold Foil Operator, University of California, San Francisco