Dr. Lam received his training at one of the top dental programs in the country, the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. After awarded the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2003, Dr. Lam was accepted into the Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry where he received a certificate. During the one year post-doctorate residency, Dr. Lam gained a more in depth knowledge in cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, fixed and removable prosthodontics, orthodontics, and implant dentistry. Prior to dental school, Dr. Lam received his bachelor's degree with honors in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the University of California, San Diego.