Health Sciences Clinical Professor
University of California, Los Angeles
Dr. Nadia Chugal is Clinical Professor and Program Director for the Postdoctoral Residency Program in Endodontics and at the UCLA School of Dentistry. She joined the Dental School as faculty in 1997. Dr. Chugal is known for her expertise in program administration, innovation and excellence in education, leadership, and professionalism. She has held leadership positions in local, national, and international professional organizations. Dr. Chugal is the past president of the Southern California Academy of Endodontics, (SCAE) and has been Secretary and Treasurer for the Pulp Biology Group (PBRG) of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) since 2005. She also serves on the advisory board of the Journal of Endodontics. Her research interests are endodontic treatment outcomes and improved prognosis for our patients.