Dr. Roy Chen approaches dentistry the same way he approaches life: by pursuing excellence, maintaining compassion, and continuing in education. Dr. Chen graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 2006. He also holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University and Indiana University. He has earned the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of General Dentistry for his long-term commitment to comprehensive continuing education. He maintains memberships with the International Academy of Biological Dentistry & Medicine and with the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. However, even with all this education, Dr. Chen is known for being easy to talk with. Patients appreciate the way Dr. Chen individualizes their oral health care by offering appropriate traditional options as well as integrative considerations. Patients also benefit from the extra time Dr. Chen takes when answering their questions. What does Dr. Chen love about our patients? Their varied, interesting backgrounds. Their enthusiasm for overall health. Their commitment to keep learning. The way they leave with a smile and a kind word for the entire team.

Cheryl is our hygienist and has been working in the dental field for nearly thirty years. She is a life-long learner and will go out of her way to attend dental and health courses. Cheryl places an emphasis on periodontic health and is a key part of our teams collaborative effort to help patients achieve oral health. Patients often say that Cheryl has a gentle touch while also being very thorough. What does Cheryl dream of doing someday? Shed love to see the Aurora Borealis. How is Cheryl spending her free time in the meantime? Gardening, hiking, bicycling, and enjoying nature. She especially loves watching harbor seals and hummingbirds.

Leah is one of our out-of-this-world dental assistants. Her calm manner, fun sense of humor, efficiency, and organizational skills benefit the entire office. What does Leah love about our patients? That she gets to know entire families across multiple generations, and that every patient is uniquely wonderful. On her days off, Leah likes to off-road in the mountains or hang out at the beach. Someday she would like to visit Germany and Norway, where she has family roots. She is an excellent seamstress and created her own patterns for the cute hats she wears in our office.

Kelly is our office manager and has been keeping everyone in line since 2009. If Kelly were writing this, she would say that she has been trying to keep everyone in line, but humility is one of the many traits we love about Kelly. She also has excellent management skills, an optimistic attitude, and genuine care for others. When patients or staff approach herwith a question, Kelly does everything she can to help. On her days off, Kelly enjoys hiking, camping, and fishing. She also volunteers with Skagit Search And Rescue on land and water. Everyone on our team recognizes the special cell phone ringtone that indicates Kelly is getting called for emergency help. Were proud of Kelly for a lot of reasons.

Laura is our part-time office assistant. She likes to keep her eyes and ears open for ways to improve the practice, and since shes married to the dentist, most of her ideas get a fair hearing. Shes also known for organizing any area of the office that feels messy. What does Laura love about living on Fidalgo Island? The nearness of the ocean and the friendly way people wave to say hi. How does Laura spend her weekends? Swimming, reading, playing with the dog, and eating at fun restaurants with her husband.