Dr. Shannon knows Smiles!

Dr. Shannon’s focus of study has been on anterior and posterior aesthetics. He has placed more than 15,000 indirect aesthetic restorations since 1992. He now shares his acquired knowledge and skill with experienced clinicians and dental students alike in a fashion that insures that they will be able to implement the step-by-step techniques into their practices immediately with clinical success.

ACADEMIC
Dalhousie University - Nova Scotia, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), 1987
St. Francis Xavier University - Nova Scotia, Bachelors of Science Degree (BSc.),1983

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Cosmetic Studies – Las Vegas, Advanced Functional Aesthetics, Comprehensive Aesthetic Reconstruction, 1996
Baylor College of Dentistry - Dallas, Post Credentials Aesthetic Restorative Continuum, 1995
Over The Shoulder – Bill Dickerson, Las Vegas, 1994
Clinical Restorative Excellence Continuum, John Kois / Frank Spear, Seattle, 1988 – 1992

INSTRUCTOR
President Aesthetic Continuing Education Study Club (ACE) - Vancouver, since 1998
Clinical Instructor - New York University - NYC, Aesthetic Advantage Program, 1998
Clinical Instructor – University of Kentucky - Kentucky, Aesthetic Continuum, 1997
Clinical Instructor - Baylor College of Dentistry - Texas, Post Aesthetic Continuum, 1996
Clinical Evaluator, Clinical Research Associates - Utah, 1996

PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIPS AND ACCREDITATION
Fellowship of the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics
Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists (AACD)
Founder Western Chapter of the AACD

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Founding Member of Canadian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (CEAD)
Member of Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry (CARD)
Member Canadian Dental Association
Member American Dental Association

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Clinical Instructor - New York University - NYC, Aesthetic Advantage Program, 1997 - 2001
Clinical Instructor – University of Kentucky - Kentucky, Aesthetic Continuum, 1997
Clinical Instructor - Baylor College of Dentistry - Texas, Post Aesthetic Continuum, 1996 - 1998
Clinical Instructor – Las Vegas Institute – Las Vegas, Posterior and Anterior Program, 1996

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Clinical Evaluator for many of the large dental suppliers