Dr. Robert Y Chen

Robert Chen, D.D.S., M.S.
Dr. Chen is a native of Vancouver, British Columbia.  He received his doctor of dental surgery degree with honors from New York University in 2003 and continued with his specialty training in orthodontics at SUNY Buffalo Dental School.  Dr. Chen received his Graduate Orthodontic Certificate and Master in Orthodontics degree in 2005. 
Dr Chen is passionate about orthodontics because the art of creating beautiful smiles changes people’s lives.  He believes a confident and gorgeous smile is part of the first impression experience that expresses who we are.  
In his spare time, Dr. Chen enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with friends and families.
Dr. Chen is a member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Society, Pierce County Dental Society and the American Association of Orthodontist. He currently serves on the board of trustees for PCDS, and is a member of the cleft team at May Bridge Children's Hospital.
Dr. Chen belongs …to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon, an honor dental society, which is bestowed on the top 10% of dental graduates.  Dr. Chen has won numerous awards from the American Equilibration Society, American Academy of Periodontology, and 8th District Orthodontics Society.
Dr. Chen stays on the cutting edge of orthodontics and dentistry by completing numerous continuing education courses, and professional certifications.  He is a certified premiere Invisalign provider, an associate fellow in World Clinical Laser Institute and Great Lakes Orthodontic Laboratory. 
Tyler Shawcroft. D.D.S. 
Originally from Lindon, Utah Dr. Tyler Shawcroft graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a minor in business from Brigham Young University. Dr. Tyler continued his education at the Creighton University School of Dentistry where he graduated with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery. While he attended Dental School, Dr, Tyler received the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s Student Dentist Award for showing great promise in the field of Pediatric Dentistry and he also participated in many different community outreach programs.
Due to his interest in children, Dr. Tyler decided to further his training and completed a residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Tyler is a member of both the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He is also a member of the Honor Society Omicron Kappa Upsilon.
After completing his training, Dr Tyler and his family relocated to the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Tyler is excited to help your children improve their oral health. Because of his training and having two children of his own, Dr. Tyler knows, understands, and is able to implement techniques that will help your children enjoy their trip to the dentist. In his free time, Dr. Tyler enjoys hiking, biking, fishing, and spending time with his family.
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