Dr. Chen graduated valedictorian from the University of Texas School of Dentistry. After dental school, he furthered his education receiving his Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and Masters of Science in Dentistry. Dr. Chen served as the chief resident during his entire residency. He also was one of the youngest orthodontists to receive the highest certification in orthodontics from the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Chen is also clinical assistant professor in orthodontics at the University of Texas School of Dentistry.

Dr. Chen believes your smile is your calling card and is the most potent weapon one possesses. A persons smile has the strength to forge bonds, break ice, and calm storms. I want our patients to use their smile constantly. I believe the power of who you are is displayed when you smile.

Throughout his career, Dr. Chen has become involved in many professional Orthodontic and Dental Organizations. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Southwest Society of Orthodontists, the Texas Orthodontic Association, the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association and the Greater Houston Dental Society.

Dr. McCarty was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She attended St. Agnes Academy for high school and St. Edwards University for college. Dr. McCarty was valedictorian of her dental school class and received her D.D.S. degree from the University of Texas School of Dentistry. Upon completion of dental school, she continued her education to specialize in orthodontics and received her Certificate in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics and Masters of Science in Dentistry. Dr. McCarty served as chief resident during her entire residency.

Dr. McCartys life motto is to smile often! She believes your smile is your best asset. She wants her patients to love their smiles and have the confidence to use them often. Mother Teresa said, Let us always greet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.

Throughout her career, Dr. McCarty has become involved in many professional Orthodontic and Dental Organizations. She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Southwest Society of Orthodontists, the Texas Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association and the Greater Houston Dental Society.

At Texas Orthodontic Specialists, you will find a staff that truly cares about providing a warm, friendly and enriching environment for our patients. Each member of our team constantly looks for new and innovative ways to better serve the needs of our patients.

Our staff is highly educated and skilled in treating the simplest of orthodontic cases to the most complex. All of our assistants have many years of experience in orthodontics. They are all registered dental assistants with certifications in radiography, nitrous oxide monitoring, coronal polishing and have completed the AAO assistant training program.