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Meet your orthodontist

All about Dr. Chen

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Dr. Joleen Chen

Your orthodontist

Dr. Joleen Chen is a board-eligible orthodontist dedicated to creating healthy, confident smiles through personalized and compassionate care. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree and Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) from A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health in 2023 and completed her Certificate in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics at New York University in 2026. She also holds a Master of Science in Global Medicine from the University of Southern California.

Inspired by her own experience as an orthodontic patient growing up, Dr. Chen developed a passion for helping patients feel confident and supported throughout their smile journey. She enjoys the combination of precision, problem-solving, and relationship-building that orthodontics offers and strives to create a comfortable, positive experience for every patient and family she treats.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Chen enjoys staying active and trying new workout classes, exploring local cafés, traveling, photography, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Education

  • Certificate in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, New York University (2026)

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.), A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (2023)

  • Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (2023)

  • Master of Science in Global Medicine, University of Southern California (2018)

  • Bachelor of Arts in Global Health, Minor in General Biology, University of California San Diego (2017)

Volunteer experience

  • Give Kids A Smile

  • Thousand Smiles Foundation

  • Flying Samaritans

  • UCSD Student Run Free Clinic Project

  • Pacific Partnership 2015 Humanitarian Mission

  • CDA Cares

  • Mae Tao Clinic

  • Project Nicaragua

Professional affiliations

  • American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)

  • Northeastern Society of Orthodontists (NESO)

  • American Dental Association (ADA)

  • American Student Dental Association (ASDA)

  • Special Care Dental Association

  • Hispanic Student Dental Association

Licensure and Certifications

  • Board Eligible, American Board of Orthodontics

  • Connecticut Dental License

  • New Jersey Dental License

  • California Dental License

  • Invisalign Certified

  • CPR/BLS Certified

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