Pearlridge
Pediatric Dentistry

Fred Y. Chen, DMD
Dr. Fred Chen is a Pediatric Dental Specialist, Board-Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Originally from Portland, Oregon, Dr. Fred had a very memorable and life-changing experience with his own pediatric dentist when he was seven years old after he fell and fractured his front tooth. He learned how a caring, kind and skilled dentist can truly impact a young child. As he grew older, he found himself increasingly interested in the dental field, loving that it combined his interests of science and healthcare, fine arts, and working with people. More specifically, he looked to his own early experiences with pediatric dentistry in how he too could provide those memorable and positive experiences. He is committed to providing the highest quality dental care while giving the best possible experience to each of his patients and their families.
Dr. Fred has worked in a multitude of practice settings, from small, single-doctor private practices to serving as a clinical attending at a pediatric dentistry residency clinic. He found himself in Hawaii after many years working on the mainland. He loves the many kind and welcoming families he has met here and has made Hawaii his home.
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Outside of the office, Dr. Fred is an outdoor activity enthusiast who loves being in the water, on the mountains and everywhere in between. He is an avid runner who has a goal of running one full marathon (26.2 miles) in all fifty states. He has qualified for and ran the Boston Marathon in 2022 and 2023. Chances are, you will spot Dr. Fred running somewhere one day!


Education & Training
2010-2014
Doctor of Dental Medicine,
University of Pennsylvania
2014-2016
Pediatric Dentistry Residency,
Yale New Haven Hospital/Yale School of Medicine
2016-2018
Clinical Faculty,
Yale Pediatric Dental Center
2019-Present
Consulting Faculty,
NYU Langone Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry Program Hawaii
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 , 2023, 2024 -
Best Dentists by Honolulu Magazine