Dr. William E. Chen, DMD

Dr. William E. Chen, DMD

Dr. 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.

Giving back is very important to Dr. Chen who has trained with renowned financial expert, Dave Ramsey, to learn financial and biblical principles about healthy money management. This has allowed Dr. Chen positive growth in his business and increased his charitable giving. With the support of the community, he has helped raise over $300,000 to benefit organizations such as Lindsey's Wish with Champion for Children, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and more.

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 22 years of marriage with his beautiful wife, Geri.

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The Importance of Coaching with Dr. William Chen

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Building a Successful Dental Team: Insights from Dr. William Chen

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Financial Mistakes Dentists Should Avoid: Insights from Dr. William Chen

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Dr. William Chen Shares a Clinical Mistake and the Importance of Digital Dentistry

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Dental Fuel Episode 2: Financial Mistake with Dr. Tony Mennito

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | April 28, 2023

In Dental Fuel episode 2, Dr. Mennito talks about how financial mistakes can be big and how he moves the focus to keep the patient at the forefront of his mind! Dr. Tony Mennito. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist as well as an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of…

Choosing the Best Business Structure for a Dental Practice

By Bruce Bryen | April 25, 2023

By: Bruce Bryen The young dentist has gotten the training and skill sets that he or she needs to acquire a dental practice. How To Choose Which Type of Business Structure is Best for the Practice and the Dentist? After what seemed like years at the associate level, the time has come for the ownership…

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By Dr. Julia Latham | April 24, 2023

By: Dr. Julia Latham When it comes to living in a tech-driven world, I consciously decided to jump in headfirst and add 3D printing to my practice. How did I do it, you might ask? Well, here’s how I decided. Deciding If You Should Invest in 3D Printing for Your Dental Practice Assess Your Practice…

Dental Fuel Episode 1: Clinical Mistake with Dr. Tony Mennito

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | April 21, 2023

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But My Tooth Doesn’t Hurt!

By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | April 20, 2023

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By David Rice | April 17, 2023

By: Dr. David Rice Dental cement – with all our indirect material options today-understanding the decision tree from cast gold, to PFM, to Glass Ceramics, Zirconia, and everything in between is key. Saying that, yes we use dental cement in other spaces too-temporary restorative, endodontic sealers, and orthodontics bracket attachment to name a few For…

Cracked Tooth? Causes, Treatment & Repair

By David Rice | April 11, 2023

By: Dr. David Rice When it comes to cracked teeth, is there any truth to the old saying, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it?” Likely not. Let’s take a closer look. Types of Cracked Teeth First, there are different types of cracked teeth. 1. Craze Lines There are very superficial cracks in teeth your…

Empowering Dental Teams: How To Inspire & Develop Leadership In Your Practice

By Dawn Patrick | April 10, 2023

By: Dawn Patrick In today’s shrinking workforce, many practice owners either struggle with high team turnover or haven’t recovered from practicing in a post-COVID world where many dental professionals did not return to the field. Practice owners and managers often ask themselves how to build a cohesive, long-term team of leaders.  Team members need to…

Two of My Teeth Hurt: Case Study

By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | April 5, 2023

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Acquiring a Dental Practice   

By Bruce Bryen | April 3, 2023

By: Bruce Bryen When does the associate know that it’s the right time to acquire an operating dental practice? How does the associate figure out the process for its purchase, including the financing, legalities, and whether they are financially able to do so? How to Know When You Are Ready to Acquire a Dental Practice…