Jaylenn D. Choi

Biography

Jaylenn D. Choi is an incoming dental student at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry, where he will matriculate in September 2026 to pursue a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. He received a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Chapman University in 2024, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a 3.84 GPA. Choi scored in the 98th percentile on the Dental Admissions Test with a 25 Academic Average and 27 Total Science score.

Choi has worked as a dental assistant in Dental Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics since May 2022, where he assists in fabricating obturator prostheses, mandibular resection prostheses, and implant-retained prostheses for medically complex patients with mandibular or palatal resections and free flap reconstructions. He also fabricates custom radiation mouthguards for post-radiation therapy patients to mitigate complications such as radiation-induced caries and osteoradionecrosis. Additionally, he volunteers with Healing California, providing dental care to underserved populations across Southern California through a mobile, multidisciplinary team.

Choi has conducted research at the University of California, Irvine, where he quantifies nasal tip projection in pre- and post-operative rhinoplasty images and performs 3D scanning of lower alar cartilage models to measure changes across different suture techniques. He also works at St. Jude Crosson Cancer Center, developing a database of over 300 oncologic patients to assist providers in selecting candidates for clinical trials. At Chapman University, Choi served as a Supplemental Instructor for Organic Chemistry and held leadership positions in Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, including Parliamentarian and Secretary.

Education

• B.S. in Health Sciences, Chapman University, 2024

Distinctions

• Magna Cum Laude, Chapman University, 2024
• Academic Provost's List, Chapman University, 2020-2024