There is not a day that I do not receive compliments about how outstanding my team is! I am so privileged and proud to be working by the side of my work family. Every woman in this office is my dear friend, teacher and trusted right hand. Together these amazing women are truly one of the secrets to the success of the practice.

I have two grown children, Taylor and Nick, and a dog named Vinny. I am fortunate that they both live close by. I spend my free time with my family and friends, and I love summers in Maine! I enjoy being on the lake, ocean, boating, waterskiing and snow skiing.

I became a huge fan of orthodontics when I found myself as an orthodontic patient! I realized the positive impact that having a great smile had on my self-esteem. I wanted to be part of making others just as happy! Ive been in the orthodontic field for just over 21 year. Im a clinical assistant and a lab technician. I make all of our patients retainers and other appliances in our in-house lab and am also a trained orthodontic assistant. I love seeing the smile on a patients face when their braces come off! Im a bit quiet, but I get the job done.

Im Shannon and Ive been an orthodontic assistant for over 20 years! I have spent most of my orthodontic career with Dr. Shems15 years!! I live in Lewiston with two of my five children, Emma and Ezra, and our two dogs Jazzy and Hercules.

After growing up in Massachusetts, I began my career in orthodontics fifteen years ago while living in Florida. Since making my way back to New England in 2012, I am so fortunate to have continued my journey with Dr. Shems in an office which provides top-notch care to every patient. My goal is to use my knowledge and skills to provide exceptional orthodontic care in a comfortable, professional environment. I feel blessed to be a part of each patients journey in achieving a healthy, beautiful smile they can be proud of.

When I am not in the office, I enjoy spending time with my family and fur babies. I also love to be outdoors, especially in the garden. On rainy days, I test my skills in the kitchen cooking favorite dishes and trying new recipes.

I have been working in the dental field for over 36 years now. I started as a junior dental assistant in an orthodontic practice at the age of 16 years old. Ever since then I have loved dentistry, especially orthodontics. I spent 19 years in general dentistry and another 17 years in the orthodontic field. I thoroughly enjoy working with patients to help improve their smiles and build their confidence!

My favorite part about working with Dr. Shems and the team is helping patients on a daily basis fulfill their dental needs and enjoying each other while doing it. While orthodontics is a fast pace profession, the energy in our office is unmatched. I especially enjoy this team because of their thoughtfulness, compassion, sympathy and energy. Im grateful everyday to work for Dr. Shems.

I have 34 years of experience in the dental field. I find it rewarding working with patients of all ages to give them a beautiful smile. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, baking, knitting, going to the gym and exploring the coastline of Maine.

I am so grateful to work alongside Dr. Shems and her amazing team. I have several years experience in the orthodontic field. I am here to help patients with the financial process. I desire to make it as easy and seamless as possible. One of the most rewarding parts of working in the orthodontic field is helping patients achieve the beautiful smile they have dreamed of.

When I am not at work, I enjoy spending my time with my family and all of my fur babies. My son Noah is four years old and he loves to be outside any chance he gets. We enjoy going hiking, fishing, off roading and camping in the summertime. Our favorite part of summer is going to get a sweet treat at Sweeties Ice Cream on the four wheeler.

Orthodontics is an incredibly rewarding profession. Not only do we get to improve and transform smiles, but we also get to develop the most amazing, personal relationships with our patients and their families.

Nothing brings me greater joy than to see our young patients grow up and launch into adulthood, or an adult patient take on a new zest for life, with a beautiful, confident smile! Getting to know each one of my patients and their families is so important to me. From personal awards and accomplishments to special events, art, music and sports, I am eager to hear about it all!

Dr. Shems Invisalign experience is unrivaled. She has over 20 years experience since the onset of Align Technology. Dr. Shems was invited to lecture in France and Germany when they expanded the market to Europe due to her early extensive experience. She is also the current president of the Maine Association of Orthodontists.