Dr. Belen is a 1979 graduate from U. S. F. and a 1982 graduate of the University of the Pacific Dental School. He has dedicated his life to providing you the best that dentistry has to offer. Dr. Belen completed a four-year advanced functional aesthetics program through the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum at the University of the Pacific in 2002. He is continually educating himself and his practice on the most recent dental techniques and approaches in order to serve you with advance, antiseptic, state-of-the-art, comfortable, and personalized dental care.

Dr. Belen has over 20 years of postdoctoral education, including the Periodontic Study Club. In his continuing education he has completed courses in Cosmetic Care, Pharmacology, Oral Sedation and Treatment Planning for Success With Implants. Dr. Belen is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, San Francisco Dental Society and the San Mateo Dental Society. Furthermore, he was on the Board of Directors for the Health Professions Alumni Society at USF and the Dental Career Guidance Committee. Dr. Belen is a former director of the San Francisco Dental Society and a former clinical instructor at UCSF School of Dentistry. Dr. Belen has earned Fellowship status in The International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).  He is also past President of the Mission Merchant's Association and an Assistant Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 42 in San Mateo. Dr. Belen is currently involved with the Pankey Institute where he studied TMJ (dvance jaw pain therapy).

Over 25 years in dental practice
Undergraduate: University of San Francisco
Dental School: Universtiy of the Pacific Class of 1982

Continuing Education:
      Pacific Aesthetic Contnuum
      Pankey Institute
      Invisalign
      Over 24 years of Continuing Education courses

Member:
      American Dental Association
      California Dental Association
      American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
      Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International
      Pankey Institute Alumni Dentist
      Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists                                                          

Hobbies:
      Swimming
      Jogging
      Yoga
      Bicycling