Dr. Christina Chen was born and raised in San Francisco. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry. After graduating from UCSF, Dr. Chen completed a general practice residency at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she provided comprehensive dental care for medically complex and special needs patients in a hospital setting.
Dr. Chen returned to the Bay Area after residency,where she has been practicing in both private practice and community healthcare settings. She strives to make every patient’s experience in the dental chair a positive one by providing patient-centered and compassionate care. Through patient education and open communication, Dr. Chen wants to empower her patients to make informed healthcare decisions and to help them reach their oral health goals.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Chen loves to spend time with her family, toddler, and German Shepherd dog. She is always looking for new restaurants to try and hiking trails to explore in the Bay Area!
Christina Ferrari has been a practicing hygienist since 1995. She received her dental hygiene degree from UCSF in 1995, and then received her master’s degree from NDNU in 2003. At Dr. Chen’s office, she strives to provide patients with the highest quality dental care in a gentle and caring environment that is supported with the latest dental technology. She is a San Francisco native but has resided in San Bruno since 1998 with her husband, RJ, and their children, Giovanni and Alexa.
I had my checkup today with Dr. Christina Chen and I can confirm that my concerns were unfounded. That’s great for me, since finding a competent and trustworthy dentist isn’t an easy task. I definitely recommend this dental practice. Dr. Christina Chen, her hygienists, and her staff are all excellent.
Dr. Christina Chen and the team are the best. They use the most modern equipment available and they always make sure comfort is always a priority. Their work is excellent from cleanings to extensive procedures. I highly recommend Dr.Chen and Simply Dentistry to everyone.
I was traveling on business and had a gold filling come out. I called and they were able to get me in the same day! Sheila, and Mel and Dr. Chen were so professional! A shout out to them and I highly recommend them!
I’ve been going to Simply Dentistry for years. The dentist and staff are all wonderful. They really care about their patients and take extra time to make anxious people like me extra comfortable. :)
