Dr. Chen, Dr. Seralde, Dr. Kenneth Chen, Dr. Galarza, Dr. Green and the dental professionals at Chen Dental are pleased to welcome you to the practice. Our dental practice was established in 2005 and is conveniently located in Sebring, Florida. Our utmost priority is the comfort of our patents while having dental treatment in our office. During each and every visit with us, we ensure that the health and beauty of your smile shine through.

We at Chen Dental are more than dental professionals. We truly desire to impact our community in any way we can, starting with dentistry as our tool. We are guided by a vision and mission statement, as well as core values, that help provide a standard that we operate by.

Dr. William E. Chen is the founder, CEO and visionary of Chen Dental in Sebring, Florida. Dr. Chen received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Rollins College and attended the University of Florida College of Dentistry where he completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2001. Chen Dental was established in 2005. Dr. Chen has served the community for 20+ years as a modern dentistry leader for ensuring healthy smiles. Over 14,000 patients from three countries, thirty-eight counties and thirty-three states visit Chen Dental each year. Dr. Chen has been voted Best Dentist nine times, received multiple business of the year awards, and the Innovation and Leadership Award.

Dr. Chen established Chen Dental Lab in 2017, the first in-office digital dental lab in Highlands County, Florida. He is a member of several dental associations including the American Dental Association, Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the International Dental Implant Association to name a few. Dr. Chen is also a Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce Circle member.

Dr. Chen has a deep passion for his family. He lives an active lifestyle through surfing, wake surfing, hunting/fishing, and camping with his three adventurous boys and has enjoyed 21 years of marriage with his beautiful wife, Geri.

Dr. Kenneth Chen was born and raised in Avon Park and graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2005. Since then, he has used his skills to provide his patients with excellent, friendly, and compassionate care. His extensive and ongoing dental training and experience includes many hours of continuing education courses in advanced dental techniques and technology.

Dr. Pamela Galarza was raised in Orlando, Florida and graduated from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Arizona. Dr. Galarzas passion for dental care led her to MWU to be trained by elite doctors so she can give her patients the quality of care they deserve. She joined Chen Dental in 2019 to continue her positive impact.

Dr. Matt Green was born and raised in Central Florida and graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. During his undergraduate career, Dr. Green pursued his passion for serving others as a student missionary in Bolivia for 8 months. While there he had an opportunity to assist a dentist on the field and that's where his love for dentistry began. Dr. Green looks forward to serving Highlands County!

When he's not in the dental chair, Dr. Green enjoys being on the water; fishing, surfing, waterskiing, and wakeboarding. He also loves time with friends and family, especially his beautiful wife, Brooke, and their goldendoodle, Piper.

Alba joined the Chen Dental team in 2011 and she graduated from South Florida State Colleges Dental Assistant Program. She has 11 years of experience with multiple certifications including infection control, radiation health and expanded functions. Albas family is her top priority. She has three beautiful children with her husband of 6 years and they enjoy visiting Mexico and taking family days at Disney World. She also enjoys volunteering with the PTO.

Allie joined the Chen Dental team in 2021 and has 5 years of customer service experience. Born and raised in the Central Valley of California, Allie moved to Florida in 2018 to study at the Great Commission Bible Institute, from where she graduated in 2019. When in California she loves spending time with family, especially her two little nephews. Here in Florida she loves watching movies and playing games with friends, and serving in youth ministry at Grace Church of Sebring.

Amanda was born and raised in Sebring, FL and joined the Chen Dental team in 2021 and has over 10 years of customer service experience. In her free time she loves spending time in her kitchen trying new recipes and spending time with her daughter. She also enjoys the beach, True Crime videos, music, getting pedicures with her daughter and cuddle time with her 2 dogs.

Anna joined the Chen Dental team in 2022 and has 7 years of experience as a hygienist. She was born and raised in Tifton, Georgia and recently moved to Highlands County to be closer to family. She graduated with her associates in Dental Hygiene from Darton State College in Albany, GA in 2015. She has been married to her husband Matt for 7 years and they have 2 adorable kids, Peyton (4) and Bennett (2). In their free time they enjoy fishing, boating, and visiting theme parks and aquariums. They are huge Atlanta Braves and Florida State Seminoles fans.

She graduated from the South Florida State College Dental Assistant Program where she also received her infection control certification, and radiation health and expanded functions certification. She was born in Haiti, came to the US in 2004 and is fluent in Creole. Some of Annes favorite things are chocolate, working out, the color purple and Marvel movies. She loves spending time with her big family and always strives to grow and be the best version of herself.

Areli joined the Chen Dental team in 2019 and graduated from the South Florida State College Dental Hygiene program. She became a dental hygienist because she wanted to create lifelong relationships with patients and educate them about the importance of preventative oral health. In her free time she is very involved in her church youth group and she enjoys time with family. She also loves beach days, traveling, and trying new foods!

Caitlyn, a Highlands County native, joined the Chen Dental team in 2019 and has 4 years of customer service experience. Caitlyn has her Associates Degree from South Florida State College. She loves serving in youth ministry in her church and has been to Guatemala 3 times. She enjoys spending time with her family which includes 4 younger brothers.

Caleb, a Pennsylvania native, has 8 years of customer service experience and joined the Chen Dental team in 2018. Caleb graduated from the Great Commission Bible Institute (GCBI) in May 2017. In his free time he enjoys serving as the resident director with GCBI, growing in his faith in Christ, and playing and teaching the game of Chess.

Cheyenne joined the Chen Dental team in 2020 and has 7 years of customer service experience. She received her Associate of Science at South Florida State College and received her dental assisting degree from Dental Assisting Academy of the Palm Beaches. When she is not working, Cheyenne enjoys hunting and riding horses. She also loves listening to old country music with her dad and her sister. She comes from a family of nurses and chose dentistry to make a new impact in another part of healthcare.

Connie joined the Chen Dental team in 2013. She graduated from Valencia College for radiology and from the University of Florida Dental Assisting program with expanded functions. She wears many hats in our office as our lab and hygiene team leader! She has over 21 years of dental experience. Connie and her husband have been married for 22 years, together they have a 9 year old little girl. In her free time, Connie enjoys camping with family and friends, vacations in the mountains, and spending time by the fire with her husband.

Crystal joined the Chen Dental team in 2021 and she has 15 years of customer service experience. She has her Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Hodges University. She married her husband, Joel, in 2013 and they have two young children. In her free time she loves to travel, sing, shop, go to the beach, and spend time with her family. She loves football, especially the Gators, and plans to go back to school to become a dental hygienist.

Genesis joined the Chen Dental team in 2018. She has been a certified expanded functions dental assistant since 2015, totaling 6 years of dental experience. Genesis and her husband of 14 years have a precious little 9 year old girl as well as a little dog named, Bella. They enjoy using their annual passes to Universal Studios for family fun, going to the beach and spending time with extended family.

Geri joined the Chen Dental team in 2005. She graduated from Southern Adventist University with a degree in art and has over 20 years of experience as a graphic designer. She has been happily married to Dr. William Chen for 21 years. Together, they have 3 sons.

Gina joined the Chen Dental team in 2018 and has over 10 years of dental experience. She was born in Columbia and moved to Florida 15 years ago. Gina received her degree in Dental Assisting at Robert Morgan Educational Center in Miami and continued on with her dental hygiene degree at Sanford-Brown Institute in Ft. Lauderdale. Gina has a very close knit family and church family. She moved to Lake Placid after living in Ft. Lauderdale to spend more time with her church and personal family. In her free time, Gina enjoys faith based books and movies.

Halie joined the Chen Dental team in 2018 and has 4 years of patient care experience. She holds an Associate of Arts degree from South Florida State College. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their little girl and she is expecting another little baby soon! Halie loves time with family, visiting new places and cooking/baking!

Kris joined the Chen Dental team in 2017. She graduated from the Great Commission Bible Institute in 2014. She then received her degree from the Dental Assistant Academy of the Palm Beaches in 2018 and completed her Associates Degree at South Florida State College in 2019. She is currently pursuing her Bachelors degree in International and Global Studies. Kris has 4 years of patient care experience. Kris passion for travel and outreach has taken her to nineteen different countries. Kris and her husband are Disney pass holders and love visiting any chance they get!

Kristie joined the Chen Dental team in 2020 with over 9 years of customer service experience. She graduated from South Florida State College with her Bachelors Degree in Supervision and Management, and went on to get her Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Degree from Dental Assisting Academy of the Palm Beaches. Kristie loves spending time with her family, which includes her 3 year old little girl. They especially love visiting Lowry Park Zoo. She loves to sing or read, in her free time, and her favorite place to spend downtime is in her family cabin in Ocala National Forest.

Jasmine joined the Chen Dental team in 2022 and attended the Dental Assisting Academy of the Palm Beaches. She also attended Travis Technical College for Cosmetology and received her license in 2019. In her personal time, Jasmine enjoys going to the beach and attending Mexican rodeos. She loves time with her family, going on nature walks, eating tacos and going on adventures with her boyfriend.

Jojo, a Pennsylvania native, joined the Chen Dental team in 2016. She is a graduate of the Great Commission Bible Institute and has over 15 years of experience in executive work. She started her executive assistant career at a local church and continued to grow her skills at Chen Dental. Jojo enjoys spending time with her husband of 5 years and their little baby girl, as well as their three dogs, friends and family.

Kendall joined the Chen Dental team in 2014 and has over 9 years of experience in dental office administration. As a third generation Highlands County native, Kendall desires to make Chen Dental better for its patients and also increase the community impact in her hometown. She loves developing our team and helping them be the best they can be. She is also the Vice Chair on the Executive Committee at the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce. In addition to her passion for her career, Kendall loves spending time with her husband and two daughters by going boating and fishing.

Lulu joined the Chen Dental team in 2017 and she is a graduate of the South Florida State College Dental Hygiene school. She has 4 years of experience in dental hygiene and 2 years in dental assisting. Lulu enjoys educating her patients on the importance of oral health and making a difference in their lives. She and her husband have been happily married for over 2 years. They are building their first home and they are expecting their first baby girl in August! She loves spending time with family and friends and loves leading a healthy lifestyle.

Maria joined the Chen Dental team in 2016 and attended Florida Gulf Coast University, Rollins College and completed her dental hygiene degree at South Florida State College. Maria has 12 years of experience as a dental hygienist and enjoys serving her patients with the best of her abilities. Maria was born in NC but grew up in Lake Placid. She and her husband have been happily married for 10 years and they enjoy time together with their young son and daughter.

Marisol joined the Chen Dental team in 2022 and graduated with her dental assisting degree from the Dental Assisting Academy of the Palm Beaches. She has 2 years of customer service experience. In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer, catching sunsets at the beach, spending time with family and friends, and loves spending time on her family ranch.

Melissa joined the Chen Dental team in 2010 and has over 35 years of experience in the dental field. In her time off, Melissa enjoys spending time with family and friends. She loves to travel, explore National Parks and ride their side by side. Melissa has been married for 34 years and she is a proud mother of two grown children, a daughter who is married and a graphic designer in Tennessee, and a son who is currently working in Iraq.

Mikayla joined the Chen Dental team in 2022 and has 6 years of customer service experience. She graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with her AA and also graduated from Dental Assisting Academy of the Palm Beaches. She was born in Tallahassee, FL and raised in Davie, FL. Mikayala enjoys spending time with her large family by having cookouts each weekend. In her free time she loves listening to country music and watching her boyfriend at his rodeos on the weekend. She is also an avid fan of the Florida State Seminoles.

Nicole joined the Chen Dental team in 2018 and has 4 years of experience serving the people of Highlands County. Nicole received her degree in dental assisting at Dental Assistant Academy of the Palm Beaches. In her free time, she enjoys outside activities and traveling with her husband and their two little boys.

Rosie joined the Chen Dental team in 2017 and has been in customer service for 17 years. She enjoys serving patients and looks forward to helping anyway she can. Rosie earned her Associates degree from South Florida State College in Cosmetology and Certified Nursing Assistant. She is a God-fearing woman who has been happily married for 14 years and is mom of 2 boys and 1 girl. She enjoys outdoor activities, shopping and family.

Shannon joined the Chen Dental team in 2016 as a patient care coordinator and moved into the finance department in 2019. She has served in customer service for 8 years. Shannon has studied communications at Oakwood University and Tennessee State. She is pursuing her Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Analytics at Phoenix University. She has a love for planning events (which has been helpful in planning potlucks for our work family). She also loves time with her family, enjoys true crime podcasts, is a fan of Beyonce, and enjoys doing make-up in her free time.

Sharleen joined the Chen Dental team in 2016 as a patient care coordinator and moved into the marketing department at Chen Dental. Sharleen has about 10 years of patient care experience. She received her Associates Degree from South Florida State College and went on to complete her Bachelors degree at Bryan College in Dayton, TN. Sharleen recently celebrated four years of marriage and enjoys traveling, learning new hobbies, and RVing .

Veronica joined the Chen Dental team in 2020. She graduated from the South Florida State College Dental Assistant Program where she also received her infection control certification and radiation health and expanded functions certification. She was born in North Carolina and raised in Florida. She comes from a big family and enjoys quality time with them, as well as her two year old daughter. Veronica loves learning, trying new things, and helping others, which is why she became a dental assistant.

Yammi joined the Chen Dental team in 2021. She graduated from the Dental Assisting Academy of the Palm Beaches with her Expanded Functions Dental Assisting degree and has 3 years of customer service experience. Yammi is the oldest granddaughter on both sides, and she enjoys spending her Sundays cooking out with her family. Yammi is addicted to Starbucks, and she enjoys going to see action movies with her boyfriend of 2 years.