750 N. Kendrick Street, Suite 100
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-2500

Bryan J. Shanahan, DDS

Dr. Shanahan

Meet Dr. Shanahan

I have been in private practice since 1991, and every day, I feel blessed to have the opportunity to help people look and feel better. Along the way, I have developed so many substantial and great relationships with my patients and staff, and this is something I never take for granted.

Since I was 15 years old, I knew that I wanted to be a dentist. Back then, my older cousin, Bernie, whom I've always admired, said he was going to be a dentist, and I wanted to follow in his footsteps. I never changed my mind, and to this day, I know that I have chosen well. I am as happy today with my choice of profession as I was when I made that decision all those years ago. I have a deep passion for what I do, and I hope my patients and team see that in me every day.

I believe that the practice of dentistry is a lifetime pursuit. I constantly seek the best continuing education experiences so that I can expand my knowledge and skills. By doing this, I can provide my patients with the most up-to-date information available, which greatly assists in their dental care. I have completed all continuums of education at the Pankey Institute, and I am also a faculty member for the Spear Institute and speaker for the Pride Institute.

I enjoy learning about and working with each of our patients individually. I find it incredibly fulfilling to work towrds understanding a patient's ultimate goals for their mouth and embarking on a journey with them to achieve those goals. I feel my extensive educational background and relentless pursuit of professional information and technology immensely benefit, and even exceed, my patients' goals for their oral health.

Our Office Philosophy

We want our patients to feel at home in our office. I like to say, "I don't work on patients; I work on friends." Our desire is to develop quality relationships with each person who walks through our doors.

I know that I am only as good as the team that works with me. For this reason, I strive to find people who have a passion for what they do and are consistently compassionate towards others. We want to continually advance our knowledge so that we can fulfill our mission, which is to provide the most comprehensive and thoughtful dental care for our family of patients. We accomplish this through the dedicated pursuit of excellence in education and technology.

Our philosophy is to help our patients develop a strategy for a lifetime of oral health. We want to help our patients maintain the beauty and integrity of their teeth for the rest of their lives. We achieve this through communication and a comprehensive approval that always involves our patients. We aim to gather the very best information during our thorough exams, and we then arm our patients with the most inclusive and understandable knowledge of their case so that they can be their own best dental advocates. When we provide services, we want them to be the most up-to-date, comprehensive, and effective methods of achievable within a comfortable and relaxing environment.

Education

Along the road towards becoming a dentist, I completed and received an excellent education at the following institutions:

Memberships

Personal Information

I am originally from Chicago, Illinois, and have enjoyed calling Flagstaff, Arizona, home since 1991. At home, I have four amazing children: Sam, Max, Ben, and Danielle. In my free time, I enjoy coaching baseball, riding my bike, boating, snow skiing, and practicing Judo martial arts.

Community Involvement

I feel very fortunate to be in a position that allows me to give back to my great community. I truly believe that we are to help out and give back to the people whom we share our home with, and I immensely enjoy being active in my community. I currently volunteer my time with the following groups and organizations:

 

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