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Dr Chen Chen
Dr Chen Chen
- Specialist Prosthodontist & Maxillofacial Prosthodontist -
- Specialist Prosthodontist & Maxillofacial Prosthodontist -
CertMFP(UCLA), AdvCertPros(USC), GradDipImplants (MelbUni), BDS (UQ)
CertMFP(UCLA), AdvCertPros(USC), GradDipImplants (MelbUni), BDS (UQ)
Dr Chen is a dual-certified Prosthodontist and Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, holding board certification in both Australia and the United States. She currently practices in Melbourne CBD and in Glen Iris.
Dr Chen completed her Bachelor of Dental Science at the University of Queensland in 2008. Early in her career, she worked with the Royal Flying Doctor Service providing care throughout the Cape York Peninsula, before entering private practice in Cairns, Brisbane, and Melbourne. In 2015, she earned a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Implants) from the University of Melbourne.
In 2020, Dr Chen undertook specialist training in the United States at the University of Southern California (USC), where she completed a three-year residency in Advanced Prosthodontics. She subsequently completed a Fellowship in Maxillofacial Prosthetics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), working closely with the Head and Neck team at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center to provide prosthetic rehabilitation for patients following reconstructive surgery.
Dr Chen is an Australian-registered Specialist Prosthodontist, a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics (ABP), an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics (AAMP), and a faculty member of the Australian and New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society (ANZHNCS).
Alongside her private practice, Dr Chen lectures and serves as a clinical supervisor for postgraduate residents in Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics at the University of Melbourne. She also collaborates with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team at Geelong University Hospital in the prosthetic rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients.
Dr Chen is bilingual and speaks fluent Mandarin.
What is a Prosthodontist?
What is a Prosthodontist?
A Prosthodontist is a dental specialist who focuses on restoring and replacing missing or damaged teeth and other oral structures.
They undergo an additional three years of post-graduate residency after Dentistry to manage complex cases involving dental implants, full-mouth reconstruction, crowns, bridges, and dentures.
Maxillofacial prosthodontists typically undergo an additional year-long Fellowship in a hospital setting subsequent to that.
Prosthodontists also treat conditions like temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, perform cosmetic smile makeovers, and manage oral health for patients with congenital deformities, trauma or those who have undergone cancer treatment.
When should I seek a Prosthodontist?
When should I seek a Prosthodontist?
For patients...
At the outset of any complex dental treatment — prosthodontists are both the architects and engineers of your oral reconstruction.
First, I establish a clear vision of the desired result together with you. Then, if any supportive treatment is necessary, I will coordinate this multidisciplinary care as needed. Finally, I ensure that the prosthetic work is both comprehensive and meticulous, in addressing your dental health, functional needs and aesthetic goals.
For second opinion regarding treatment
Advice or assessment on any pre-existing dental work
For clinicians...
Referring complex restorative treatment outside of your scope of practice or clinical expertise
Seeking treatment advise or guidance
Second opinion regarding case selection or management
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