Dr. Robert Chen is a Board Certified Orthodontist with 19 years of experience helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles in Sunnyvale. With advanced training from top universities including Johns Hopkins, University of Pennsylvania, and UC San Francisco, Dr. Chen brings both scientific expertise and innovative thinking to orthodontic care. He specializes in traditional braces, Invisalign® treatment, and advanced techniques like orthodontic microimplants, and has a special focus on evaluating children's growth and designing customized treatment plans. Dr. Chen is passionate about staying on the cutting edge of orthodontics and regularly shares the latest techniques with other dental professionals in the community. He believes in building strong relationships with each patient so he can provide personalized care that fits your unique needs.

Specialties

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OrthodonticsPrimary
Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering – Johns Hopkins University (1993)
Master's Degree in Oral Biology & Orthodontic Certification – University of California, San Francisco (2000)
Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) – University of Pennsylvania (1997)

Board Certifications

Invisalign® Certified Provider
Board Certified Orthodontist

Credential: DMD, MS

NPI registered: 04/24/2007

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Areas of Focus

Orthodontic treatmentInvisalign treatmentOrthodontic microimplantsChildren's growth evaluation and biomechanical treatment design

Technology & Equipment

Invisalign®
Orthodontic microimplants
Hand X-rays for growth evaluation

Professional Memberships

Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
OKU Dental Honor Society
California State Dental Continuing Education Provider

Awards & Recognition

Graduated with honors from Johns Hopkins University
Top student in dental class at University of Pennsylvania
Inducted into OKU dental honor society

Beyond the Office

Runs orthodontic workshop/seminars regularly for local dental community

Gives regular presentations and seminars to dental colleagues on newest orthodontic techniques

Makes numerous presentations to local dental study clubs

Certified California State Dental Continuing Education provider

Bioengineering background with research focus on heart arrhythmias and defibrillation timing at Johns Hopkins

Research work published in national journals

Passionate about inventing, studying, designing, and innovating orthodontic biomechanical strategies

Studied under renowned orthodontists at UCSF

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