Adjunct Professor
Dato’ Dr. How Kim Chuan
- Founder & Managing Director, Imperial Dental Specialist Centre
- President, World Stomatological Organization (WSO)
- President, World Stomatological Academy (WSA)
- Former President, International College of Dentists (ICD) Section XV
Adjunct Professor Dato’ Dr. How Kim Chuan is the Founder and Chief Consultant of Imperial Dental Specialist Centre, formerly known as How’s Orthodontics & Dental Surgery. With more than three decades of clinical experience, he has played a significant role in advancing multidisciplinary dentistry, orthodontics, implant dentistry, digital dentistry, laser dentistry, and full mouth rehabilitation in Malaysia and across the Asia-Pacific region.
Over the years, Dato’ Dr. How has built Imperial Dental Specialist Centre into a multidisciplinary specialist dental centre dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centred care under one roof. His vision is to combine clinical excellence, advanced technology, specialist expertise, and compassionate service to provide patients with high-quality dental care that meets international standards.
His professional journey reflects a lifelong commitment to clinical advancement, education, leadership, and service to the dental profession.
Founder’s Message
At Imperial Dental Specialist Centre, our mission has always been to provide patients with comprehensive specialist dental care that is safe, ethical, advanced, and patient-centred.
Dentistry today is no longer limited to treating teeth alone. True dental care requires a multidisciplinary understanding of oral health, facial aesthetics, function, comfort, confidence, and long-term wellbeing. This is why Imperial Dental Specialist Centre was developed as a one-stop specialist centre, integrating orthodontics, implant dentistry, oral rehabilitation, digital dentistry, laser dentistry, restorative dentistry, and aesthetic dental solutions under one roof.
With more than 33 years of clinical experience and international exposure, my goal is to continue building Imperial Dental Specialist Centre as a trusted institution benchmarked against high international standards, including those practised in advanced healthcare systems such as Singapore and the United States.
We are committed not only to providing excellent treatment, but also to building a strong culture of safety, quality control, continuous education, and patient satisfaction. Through efficient management, advanced technology, and a highly trained team, we aim to make specialist-level dental care more accessible without compromising clinical quality.
Our goal is to provide total patient care and achieve full patient satisfaction.
Clinical Expertise
Orthodontics
Implant
Dentistry
Oral
Surgery
Full Mouth
Rehabilitation
Laser
Dentistry
Aesthetic
Dentistry
Multidisciplinary Dental Treatment Planning
He obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Singapore in 1991, followed by a Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics from London in 1995. He also holds memberships and fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
His additional qualifications include advanced training in oral implantology from Germany and Switzerland, Fellowship and Diplomate status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Fellowship of the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, Fellowship and Master Trainer status with the World Clinical Laser Institute, and the Surgical Leadership Program from Harvard Medical School.
Academic Appointments
- Adjunct Professor, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, China
- Adjunct Professor, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
- Adjunct Professor, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ninth People’s Hospital, China
- Adjunct Professor, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
- Adjunct Associate Professor, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong S.A.R.
- Former Part-Time Lecturer, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Faculty of Dentistry
- Former Part-Time Lecturer, University of Malaya, Faculty of Dentistry
International Speaker and Key Opinion Leader
Dato’ Dr. How has been an international speaker since 2002, presenting extensively in Malaysia, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nigeria, and other countries.
He has lectured on topics including orthodontics, implant dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, smile design, digital dentistry, laser dentistry, multidisciplinary treatment planning, and clear aligner therapy. His international roles include:
- Global Faculty Member for Invisalign since 2010
- Key Opinion Leader for Smartee since 2018
- Key Opinion Leader for Angel Aligner since 2022
- Honorary Member, Speaker, and Key Opinion Leader of MINEC
- Former Consultant and Key Opinion Leader for Straumann Implant Malaysia
- Former Consultant and Key Opinion Leader for 3M Malaysia
- Former FDI World Dental Federation International Speaker for Asia Pacific
Professional Leadership
Current leadership positions:
- President, World Stomatological Organization (WSO)
- President, World Stomatological Academy (WSA)
- Executive Director, Imperial Dental Specialist Centre
Past leadership positions:
- President, Malaysian Dental Association, 2010–2011
- President, International College of Dentists (ICD) Section XV, 2013–2025
- Board Member, MDA Foundation, 2005–2015
- Founding Chairman, MDA Building Foundation, 2010–2016
- Board Director, Ministry of Health Promotion Board, 2009–2012
- Malaysian Dental Council Member, 2009–2012
- Member, Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, 2010–2017
- Vice President for Asia Pacific, Commonwealth Dental Association, 2006–2009
- Councillor, FDI World Dental Federation, 2011–2017
Contributions to Implant Dentistry
Dato’ Dr. How was the Founding Secretary General of the Malaysian Oral Implant Association in 2003 and later became the Founding President of the Osseointegration Society of Malaysia in 2018. His contributions include implant education, clinical training, international lectures, guided implant surgery, multidisciplinary implant planning, and full mouth rehabilitation involving implant-supported restorations. In recognition of his long-standing contribution, he received a Meritorious Award from the Malaysian Oral Implant Association in August 2023.
Awards and Honours
- Pingat Cemerlang Masyarakat (PMC) from the Ruler of Negeri Sembilan, 2003
- Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP), carrying the title Dato’, from the Sultan of Pahang, 2010
- Outstanding Overseas Chinese Dentist Award by the Chinese Stomatological Association, 2010
- Best International Dental Clinic of the Year, IMTJ Medical Travel Award, London, 2015
Publications and Research
Dato’ Dr. How has contributed to dental literature in orthodontics, implant dentistry, laser dentistry, photobiomodulation, and face-driven orthodontics, with works in Dental Asia and other professional platforms. He has also served as a health column writer for Sin Chew Daily since 2017, contributing to public oral health education and awareness.
“True leadership is servanthood. Put the interests of others at the centre of your decisions.”
This philosophy continues to guide his work at Imperial Dental Specialist Centre, his academic contributions, his international leadership, and his commitment to training the next generation of dental professionals.