Our Doctors
Richard J. Shannon, DDS, MC, PC
Dr. Richard Shannon very much enjoys the technical aspects of restorative dentistry but feels that the emotional/spiritual connection he gets with his patients is the most rewarding aspect of his practice. In an effort to bring a more person-centered approach to the care of our patients and to expand his personal and professional capabilities, Dr. Shannon earned a Masters in Counseling degree from Arizona State University in 1993. To enhance and maintain the highest level of clinical skills, Dr. Shannon has completed extensive continuing education courses, including the prestigious Dawson Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. In Dr. Shannon's spare time he enjoys photography, yoga, music and theater.
Credentials / Education:
1993 Master of Counseling
Arizona State University; Tempe, Arizona
1986 Western Regional Examiners Board Certificate
1975 Doctor of Dental Surgery/Bachelor of Science
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
National Board Dental Examination Certificate
Central Regional Examiners Board Certificate
1971 Bachelor of Science
Saint John's University; Collegeville, Minnesota
Experience:
- 1975 to Present Private Practice in Family and General Dentistry
- 1994 - 2005 Part-time Clinical Instructor at Northern Arizona University, School of Dental Hygiene
- 1992 Tri-City Behavioral Health Services; Mesa, Arizona - provided general psychotherapy with individuals, couples and groups.
- 1992 Selected by Arizona Board of Dental Examiners to serve as compliant review consultant and clinical examiner
- 1992 Elected to the ASU Chapter of Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
- 1991 Part-time temporary assistant to Dr. Donald Damstra at the Doctor's Health Program of the Arizona Medical Association, working with chemically dependent physicians and dentists.
- 1987-1994 Employed in various dental offices in metro-Phoenix area as an on-call independent contractor.
- 1981-1982 President of Missouri Slope District Dental Society
Bismarck, North Dakota - 1977-1986 Private practice in Family and General Dentistry
Bismarck, North Dakota - 1975-1977 National Health Service Corps, United States Public Health Service
Member:
- American Dental Association
- Arizona Dental Association
- Northern Arizona Dental Society
- Flagstaff Dental Association
- Arizona Counselors Association
- Christian Dental Society
Dr. David K. Yang, DMD, PLLC
Dr. David Yang grew up in Southern California and completed his general practice residency at the University of California Los Angeles. He particularly enjoys practicing endodontics and oral surgery as well as general and cosmetic dentistry. To further his skills on occlusion, TMJ and cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Yang continues to study under the instruction of the highly acclaimed Dawson Center and the Seattle Institute. He also continues as a part-time NAU faculty once a week at the NAU hygiene clinic. Since joining our family in 2004 our patients have enjoyed the new flexibility in services we are able to provide. Outside of the office, Dr. Yang enjoys spending time with his wife Felicia and their King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, Princess Petunia Crumpet. He enjoys sports, theatre, exquisite food and Flagstaff's beautiful outdoors.
Credentials / Education:
November 2007 Functional Esthetics Techniques and Procedures
Dawson Center
June 2007 ABC's of TMD's Seminar
March 2007 Functional Esthetics Seminar
Dawson Center
March 2007 Esthetic Techniques and Materials
Seattle Institute
October 2006 Occlusion and TMD Seminar
Dawson Center
June 2006 Invisalign Certification
Dawson Center
June 2004 General Practice Residency, VA Sepulveda
University of California at Los Angeles
May 2003 Doctorate of Medical Dentistry
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
June 1999 Associate of Arts and Sciences - Dental Hygiene
New York Univeristy College of Dentistry
June 1995 Bachelor of Science - Biology
Univeristy of California at Irvine
Honors / Leadership
- January 2002 Gamma Pi Delta - Prosthodontic Honors Society
- 2001 - 2003 Honors Counsel - Committee overseeing professional and ethical student conduct.
- 2001 - 2002 University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Class Representative - Dentures. Liaison between students and faculty.
- June 1999 Long Island Academy of Odontology - Award for outstanding clinical and academic achievement.
- May 1999 Sigma Phi Alpha - National Dental Hygiene Honor Society
- 1998 - 1999 New York University Class Representative
- 1995 Korean American Student Association's Member of the Year
- 1990 - 1991 University of California at Irvine ASUCI Legislative Council Member
Affiliations:
- American Dental Association
- Arizona Dental Association
- Northern Arizona Dental Society
- California Dental Association
- Fauchard Dental Society
- Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontics Honor Society
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