Published Works
Dr. Chan’s Published Articles
Two decades of published contributions to the dental literature — from the ICCMO Anthologies and the Journal of the American Orthodontic Society to Dental Asia and Dentistry Today — documenting the development of Gneuromuscular (GNM) dentistry. Every article is available to read in full.
◆ New — 2026 Featured Article
What Dental School Never Taught You About Occlusion
And Why It’s Costing You, Your Practice, and Your Patients
Clayton A. Chan, DDS — Occlusion Connections, 2026
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The Principles of Gneuromuscular (GNM) Dentistry
Clayton A. Chan, D.D.S. — Occlusion Connections, 2026.
Clayton A. Chan, D.D.S., Dental Asia, September/October 2015, pp. 41-46.
Clayton A. Chan, D.D.S., Dental Asia, November/December 2015, pp. 39-42.
Chan, Clayton A. (2025). In Sushil Koirala (Ed.), “TMD Management: Confusion, Consensus & Care – A Compiled Experts Interview Series” (pp. 48–79). Punyaarjan Foundation.
The Principles of Neuromuscular Dentistry
Chan, CA: International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) Anthology VI, 2003.
Chan, CA: International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) Anthology VII, 2005.
The Principles of Gneuromuscular (GNM) Occlusion
Chan, CA: International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) Anthology VIII, 2007.
Clayton A. Chan, D.D.S.* and Brian E. Hale, D.D.S.: Gneuromuscular Orthopedics (A Publication for Advanced Learning). July, 2020. Journal of Dental Problems and Solutions, May 22, 2000. DOI: 10.17352/2394-8418.000083
The Principles of Neuromuscular Orthodontics
Clayton A. Chan, DDS – Journal American Orthodontic Society, Fall 2005.
Verticalizing the Posterior Teeth of a TMD Pain Patient showing sequence transitioning from lower removable orthotic to final neuromuscular (NM) orthopedic position, giving the natural teeth the bite they deserve. Condyles can remodel when proper physiologic joint space is developed and maintained with an optimal bite position.
Clayton A. Chan, DDS – Journal American Orthodontic Society, Vol 4, Issue 2. Spring 2004.
This is a classical article written by Dr. Chan which convey’s the power of neuromuscular instrumentation and orthopedic understanding that bones move, teeth can develop to their full potential and jaw joints can reposition to a more optimal position. This article has received numerous accolades as well as interest from many clinicians desirous to know how it is possible to do NM Orthodontic with TMD paining patients.
Clayton A. Chan, DDS – Journal American Orthodontic Society, Fall 2006.
This article conveys the importance of a proper “Physiologic” diagnosis to relate the maxillary and mandibular casts prior to definitive treatment and decision making. A proper physiologic mandibular position could just possibly avoid the unnecessary need for irreversible jaw surgery.
Clinical
Clayton A. Chan, DDS: Aurum Ceramic Continuum, Volume 10, Issue 2. May 2006.
*Note: This article dates from the LVI era (2000–2006), prior to the development of the GNM (Gneuromuscular) approach. It is preserved here as part of the clinical and professional record.
Clayton A. Chan, DDS: Dentistry Today, January, 2008.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
An Interview with Dr. Clayton Chan by Audry Abella, Dental Asia, March/April 2016, pp. 28-30.
Paolo Kalow – CEO Nimbyx & Evident Healthcare Software, Online Resource Center, December 19, 2016.
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