IAPD is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Donald L. Chi as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry (IJPD). Prof. Chi is a pediatric dentist and holds positions as Professor of Oral Health Sciences, Professor of Health Services, and Lloyd and Kay Chapman Endowed Chair for Oral Health at the University of Washington (UW).

Professor Chi graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Government and Asian Studies, received a D.D.S. from UW, and obtained a Ph.D. in Health Services Research and certificates in Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health from the University of Iowa. Donald has received numerous professional awards, served on multiple editorial boards, and is an active researcher and Diplomate of both the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Board of Dental Public Health.

Reflecting on his appointment, Professor Chi commented, “I am thrilled for the opportunity to set a new direction for the journal, collaborate with an international community of scientists, and showcase the best scholarship in paediatric dentistry.” 

IAPD also wishes to publicly acknowledge and thank Dr. Daniela P. Raggio for the leadership provided during her tenure as IJPD Editor-in-Chief.

IJPD is produced and distributed through a joint partnership involving IAPD, the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry and Wiley. IAPD members receive IJPD as a member benefit.