6800 Palm Avenue . Sebastopol . California 95472 |
Charlene R. Chan, DDS, MSD |
Born and raised in California, Dr. Charlene Chan completed four years of dental education at Loma Linda University, where she received both a bachelor of science (B.S.) degree and doctor of dental surgery degree(D.D.S.) in 1988. She was inducted into the national dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Award. Dr. Chan pursued a specialty in orthodontics, spending two additional years at the University of the Pacific, San Francisco, receiving a certificate in orthodontics and master of science in dentistry (M.S.D.) in 1991. She continued as assistant professor of orthodontics in the graduate orthodontic department at Pacific until 2006. Dr. Chan is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Upon completing her specialty training, Dr. Chan joined her father, Dr. Ernest Chan in private practice here in Sebastopol, CA. They worked side by side for 10 years until Dr. Ernest Chan retired. During that time she gained valuable skills and knowledge from her father's experience. "Those years are some of the most treasured times of my life. He has so much experience and wisdom to share, as a colleague and as a father. " Dr. Chan thoroughly enjoys practicing in Sonoma County, and continues to be involved in learning new and alternative techniques and updating her skills in the field of orthodontics. "This community is very committed to family; it is a privilege to be a part of such caring people. And with all the new developments in our field today, I enjoy being a part of this wonderful specialty more than ever!" Dr. Chan has volunteered with numerous organizations including the Volunteer Health Professionals, the Junior League of Napa-Sonoma, the Redwood Dental Society, Hanna Boys Center and various local study clubs. She is a member of many organizations including:
an ophthalmologist, and infant son. They enjoy the outdoors gardening, hiking, kayaking, mountaineering, classical and jazz music. |
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics 707.823.1200 |
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Monica L. Chmiel, DDS, MS |
member of our orthodontic team. Dr. Chmiel works alongside Dr. Chan in continuing each patient’s treatment. Dr. Chmiel is committed to excellence in patient care, sharing the vision and mission statement of Charlene R. Chan, DDS, Inc. As evident in her caring chairside manner, Dr. Chmiel thoroughly enjoys working with people of all ages. Her skills and knowledge of the latest technologies and advances in the orthodontic profession will bring additional assets to the practice by keeping us at the forefront of orthodontics.
Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree with Honors. She completed her dental degree at Columbia University in New York and subsequently received a specialty certificate in Orthodontics and Masters of Science degree at the University of California, San Francisco. Her clinical skills have been recognized by being selected to present for the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics at the American Association of Orthodontics Conference. She is an active member of the California Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontics and Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics. Dr. Chmiel is an avid runner and participated in the Philadelphia Marathon in 2002; she plans to run the New York City Marathon next year. Her other interests include hiking, skiing, and taking road trips to explore new places with family and friends. |
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