Dr. David Lazarchik received his dental degree at University of Florida in 1984 and then a GPR certificate at University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has 23 years of experience in academic dentistry including serving as the GPR Program Director at UAB. Although his primary focus has been on hospital dentistry & dentistry for the medically complex patient, he also has experience in private practice, public health, long term care facilities, and insurance consulting.

Currently as Associate Dean for Patient Care and Clinical Education he is responsible for the clinical operations and education program at Western University of Health Sciences. His research/clinical interests include medically complex patients, dental erosion & GERD, and the plaque control potential of carbamide peroxide.