Dr. Wen Lu
Welcome to Arden Dental Center.
Arden is inspired by William Shakespeare's "As You Like It."
The Forest of Arden is a magical place where people enter & emerge renewed.
We strive to offer you the same: to be healthy, happy & beautiful - to be your BEST!
From preventative care to periodontics,
from 1-visit crowns to same-day dental implants,
from cosmetic veneers to full-smile makeovers,
from Invisalign to Botox & PDO fillers,
all Under 1 roof,
Your smile only deserves the very best.
BACKGROUND
- A long-time Chicago native: Dr. Lu is passionate about dentistry as the medical field which marries art and science with life-changing impact.
- Committed to the community: Dr. Lu is a participating dentist in the Smiles for Veterans program. She has gone on dental missions to Central America and has served senior citizens at Presbyterian Homes on the North Shore.
- A classically-trained cellist and pianist: Dr. Lu has played the cello since the age of 5. Dr. Lu enjoys the arts, being active with her family, traveling, scuba diving, skiing, and going to the CSO.
EDUCATION
- Graduated early with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with Honors from Northwestern University.
- Received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Dentistry.
- Completed advanced courses in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at the Harvard University School of Dental Medicine.
EXPERIENCE
- Over 19 years of experience specializing in Cosmetic, Implant, and Geriatric Dentistry.
- Placed her first implant in 2002 when she practiced on Michigan Avenue with world-leading plastic surgeons and dental implantologists.
- A certified CEREC dentist: Dr. Lu provides one-day crowns and implants with the integration of advanced CBCT and CAD/CAM technologies since 2014.
- A certified dentist who offers Botox, dermal fillers, and PDO threads for oral-facial esthetics, pain, and bruxism.
MEMBERSHIP
- Fellow, International Academy of Dental Implantology
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- American Academy of Facial Esthetics
- American Dental Association
- Illinois State Dental Society
- Chicago Dental Society
