Dr. Stephen L. Chan D.D.S., Dentist
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Dr. Stephen L. Chan D.D.S.

Dentist

2/5(3)
4700 Spring Street Suite 210 La Mesa California, 91942
Rating

2/5

About

Stephen L. Chan, DMD, is a dentist with nearly 30 years of experience at Smilehaven Dental Center in La Mesa, California. The practice offers family and cosmetic dentistry, with emphasis on Bio-compatible dentistry and its holistic approach. Dr. Chan practices holistic dentistry, treating his patients with whole body health dentistry.  He is additionally an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer and C.O.P.E. Certified Health Coach.   Dr. Chan stays active in his field through his memberships with the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, and Holistic Dental Association, The Bio-Compatible Dentist and the Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation.

Education and Training

CEU and UCLA College of Dentistry

Board Certification

Certified Fitness Trainer and Certified Health Professional

Provider Details

Male English 39 years of experience
Dr. Stephen L. Chan D.D.S.
Dr. Stephen L. Chan D.D.S.'s Expert Contributions

Areas of expertise and specialization

Holistic Dentistry

Professional Society Memberships

  • nternational Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, Holistic Dental Association

Articles and Publications

  • Published Articles with The Filipino Press Newspaper.

What do you attribute your success to?

  • After years of not knowing the truth about dental care, and studying the affects of food and toxins in the oral composition, it is better to treat the whole person, not just the teeth. Exercise, nutrition, and a holistic approach to dentistry makes one successful.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Exercise, Martial Arts, Opera

Dr. Stephen L. Chan D.D.S.'s Practice location

4700 Spring Street Suite 210 -
La Mesa, California 91942
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New patients: 619-464-2801

4700 SPRING ST -
LA MESA, CA 91941
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New patients: 619-464-2801
Fax: 619-464-2802

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Patient Experience with Dr. Chan


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GROSSMONT HOSPITALl

5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE BOX 58 LA MESA CA 91942

Head southeast on Spring Street 364 ft
Turn left onto La Mesa Boulevard 1.5 mi
Keep right 82 ft
Turn right onto Murray Drive 651 ft
Turn left 114 ft
Turn right onto Healthcare Drive 783 ft
Turn left 162 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGOl

4647 ZION AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92120

Head northwest on Spring Street 1806 ft
Take the ramp towards I 8 West 276 ft
Keep left at the fork towards I 8 West 1224 ft
Merge left onto Mission Valley Freeway (I 8) 4.3 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Mission Gorge Road 902 ft
Keep left at the fork towards Mission Gorge Road 258 ft
Continue straight onto Camino del Rio North 185 ft
Turn right onto Mission Gorge Road 4417 ft
Turn right onto Orcutt Avenue 485 ft
Go straight 281 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

ALVARADO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl

6655 ALVARADO ROAD SAN DIEGO CA 92120

Head northwest on Spring Street 1806 ft
Take the ramp towards I 8 West 276 ft
Keep left at the fork towards I 8 West 1224 ft
Merge left onto Mission Valley Freeway (I 8) 1.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Lake Murray Boulevard 550 ft
Continue right towards Lake Murray Boulevard 154 ft
Continue left onto Parkway Drive 394 ft
Turn left onto Lake Murray Boulevard 743 ft
Turn right onto Alvarado Road 3746 ft
Turn left 6 ft
You have arrived at your destination

GROSSMONT HOSPITALl

5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE BOX 58 LA MESA CA 91942

Head east on Spring Street 1388 ft
Continue straight onto Campo Road 402 ft
Continue left onto Campo Road 327 ft
Take the ramp on the left 1440 ft
Merge left onto CA 125 1.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1275 ft
Turn left onto Grossmont Boulevard 1084 ft
Turn right onto La Mesa Boulevard 2270 ft
Keep right 82 ft
Turn right onto Murray Drive 651 ft
Turn left 114 ft
Turn right onto Healthcare Drive 783 ft
Turn left 162 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGOl

4647 ZION AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92120

Head east on Spring Street 67 ft
Make a U-turn onto Spring Street 1.1 mi
Take the ramp towards I 8 West 276 ft
Keep left at the fork towards I 8 West 1224 ft
Merge left onto Mission Valley Freeway (I 8) 4.3 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Mission Gorge Road 902 ft
Keep left at the fork towards Mission Gorge Road 258 ft
Continue straight onto Camino del Rio North 185 ft
Turn right onto Mission Gorge Road 4417 ft
Turn right onto Orcutt Avenue 485 ft
Go straight 281 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

ALVARADO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl

6655 ALVARADO ROAD SAN DIEGO CA 92120

Head east on Spring Street 67 ft
Make a U-turn onto Spring Street 1.1 mi
Take the ramp towards I 8 West 276 ft
Keep left at the fork towards I 8 West 1224 ft
Merge left onto Mission Valley Freeway (I 8) 1.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Lake Murray Boulevard 550 ft
Continue right towards Lake Murray Boulevard 154 ft
Continue left onto Parkway Drive 394 ft
Turn left onto Lake Murray Boulevard 743 ft
Turn right onto Alvarado Road 3746 ft
Turn left 6 ft
You have arrived at your destination