Dr. John Chen was born in Taiwan and spent part of his early childhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He moved to and grew up in the beautiful city of Vancouver, Canada. Although fine arts is one of his life passions, Dr. Chen decided against art school; instead, he studied at the University of British Columbia, where he received a bachelors degree in microbiology and immunology in 2003.
In 2008, Dr. Chen received his DDS degree from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Dentistry, Los Angeles. While at USC, he earned various academic awards, including deans honors. He also participated in various selective programs, including oral surgery, aesthetics, prosthodontics, and orthodontics. He was elected into the OKU Honor Society and graduated an alumni member (top 12 percent of that years graduating class).
Immediately following graduation, Dr. Chen was accepted into the Advanced Prosthodontics program at USC. There, he spent an extra three years studying, planning, and treating aesthetic, implant, and full mouth reconstruction cases.
During his residency, he was part of the USC faculty where he taught removable, fixed, and implant prosthodontics on the clinic floor. He also enjoyed private practice as a part-time associate dentist in Irvine, California. Dr. Chen completed his prosthodontic training in 2012 before settling down in Denver, Colorado.
Dr. Chen enjoys fine arts media such as charcoal, pencil, watercolor, and oil. He has also been a kendo 'the way of the sword' practitioner for many years and was one of the founding members of the USC Kendo Club. Currently, he holds the rank of Ni-dan (2nd degree) and trains at the Rocky Mountain Budokan.
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a year ago
EVERYONE at Uptown Comprehensive Dentistry and Prosthodontics creates a calm and caring atmosphere, easing my irrational fear of dentistry. I appreciate the time Dr. Chen takes to explain any procedure and continues to ensure that I am ...
Genevieve
a year ago
Our first visit with Dr. Chen and his staff went really well! Dr. Chen is very thorough and answered all of our questions. Looking forward to working with him in the future!
Don IsMyName
a year ago
Everyone at uptown dentistry is so nice and professional. Everyone including Dr. Chen immediately erases your worries and makes you feel like everything is going to be OK. Great cleanings, great preventative care, great advice, and just plain great dentistry!
Veronica Brunn
a year ago
Everyone is so helpful, kind, and professional! Dr. Chen is amazing and all of his staff as well. He always asks if I'm doing ok throughout the procedure, and my visit is never as bad as I always think up in my mind! Thank you!
Callee Meyer
a year ago
I love my dental office!! Would highly recommend!!
Barbara Hunter
a year ago
Everything was great. The dentist, the staff were very professional.
Kristen Kovack
a year ago
Dr Chen and his staff are the absolute BEST. I'd give them 10 stars if I could!
Tangela Hardy
a year ago
Great care! Dr. Chen pays great attention to details
jeremy heiden
a year ago
Dr. Chen and his entire staff take great care of myself and my family, are always friendly and helpful.
Reginald Norman
a year ago
Always a present visit. Office staff is very friendly, professional and personable.
Theresa Shaver
2 years ago
Dr. Chen and his team are amazing! Very kind and meticulous. The office is very clean and spacious.
Jerri Church
2 years ago
Great care!
rose reyes
2 years ago
Excellent service and a very good doctor I highly recommend...
Janell Sheel
2 years ago
This entire office is a 10+. Dr Chan is absolutely wonderful...excellent technician, kind, polite and sooo very concerned about patient comfort. I highly recommend Uptown Comprehensive Dental!!
Steve Lautenschlager
2 years ago
Dr. Chen's office is very helpful and friendly. Very professional in all that they do. I highly recommend Dr. Chen.
James Malafronte
2 years ago
A+ service from entire staff
Judith Benson
2 years ago
The staff are welcoming and friendly. Dr. Chen is very thorough and he pays attention to detail. This was my first visit. I will be back.
Jon McClurg
2 years ago
Great atmosphere, great staff and service. Would recommend to any of my friends in need of Professional Dental Services.
Arthur Crawford
2 years ago
Friendly, professional, and gentle!
Tariq Khawaja
2 years ago
I'm a new patient at this office. Dr. Chen has been great! The front office is also very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.
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