Dr. An is an Acting Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Health Sciences at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Dr. An obtained his DDS degree from the University of Washington in 2016 and his Ph.D. in 2019. He is a UW Magnuson Scholar and recipient of a graduate training award from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Dr. An’s research seeks to understand the relationship between biological mechanisms of aging and common age-related oral health conditions, such as periodontal disease, oral cancers, and salivary gland dysfunction.