Dr. Chen volunteered and worked in many related settings—ENT training, OB-GYN clinics, the University of Washington Medical Center, U.C. Berkeley’s genetics lab—before discovering his passion while volunteering in a private dental office in Oakland. He’s an International Congress of Oral Implantologists fellow and a Master of the International Academy of Dental Implants, and has been certified by the Academy of Laser Dentistry and the World Clinical Laser Institute.

Always reach. “I have a penchant for learning and a willingness to step out of my comfort zone to provide comprehensive care to patients. This allows multiple treatment modalities to intersect to provide unique individualized care.”

“One who had a challenging cosmetic case, with significant relapse and scarring from
a previous surgical procedure elsewhere. She lived more than 65 miles from my office. I was able to treat her gingival display issues with minimal surgery and orthodontics, and her case study is being published in an orthodontic journal. It was an emotionally and professionally rewarding case.”