We consider ourselves to be part of your health-care team. Unlike the conventional medical/dental model, we value good communication - both with you and your primary care provider. As dentists, our training is purely mechanical in nature - in other words, we are basically trained to drill & fill. Here at Natural Dental Partners, our focus is on finding the conditions in your mouth that may be having an impact on your overall health. We then work together with everyone on your healthcare team to help you achieve optimal health.
Dr. Mahn opened the doors to Natural Dental Partners in 2017, having previously founded Integrative Dental Solutions in Wisconsin in 1989. Today, his overall career in the dental world spans over 40 years of clinical excellence and dedication. More than anything, he loves that he can give patients a place where they know theyre being heard and are receiving the type of dentistry that helps them improve not only their oral health, but their overall health as well. He always learns new and interesting things from them as well!
Dr. Mahn has known that he wanted to be a dentist ever since he was in the 9th grade. What first drew him to the potential career was that it had both a scientific and an artistic component. While growing up, he was close with his grandfather, who was an engraver, model maker, and artist; meanwhile, his father worked as an engineer. Dentistry seemed like the ideal combination of both worlds, and with all of the changes in the field over the years, he had no idea what an exciting career lay ahead of him!
Dr. Mahn completed his dental doctorate from the Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1985. Later on, in 2004, he also achieved his Doctor of Integrative Medicine from Capitol University in Georgetown. He was the proud recipient of the Presidents Research award for his doctoral thesis, titled The Science and Sense Behind Biological Dentistry. During his career, he has averaged over 150 hours of continuing education a year and has been very fortunate to study with many of dentistrys top practitioners, including at the prestigious Spear Education Center in Scottsdale, which helped inspired him to move to the area!
Dr. Mahn is an accredited member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, as well as a member of the board and the chairman of the Ozone Committee. He is additionally a proud member of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and many other associations/organizations.
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do? Dr. Mahn grew up in southern Germany, moving to Milwaukee at the age of 12 (not speaking English!). He met his wife Pamela on a blind date, and theyve been married since 2004! They have two wonderful children named Jack and Sofia, as well as a Miniature Poodle named Baby Bear (named by Sofia). While starting a new dental practice has definitely been a full-time project for him over the past few years, he also finds time wherever he can to still be an avid outdoorsman. Some of his favorite activities include bow hunting, fishing on Lake Pleasant, being on the water, and traveling with his family.
At a young age, Dr. Shaw had extremely misaligned teeth. In fact, she never smiled in public because she felt so insecure about her appearance. Once she had orthodontic treatment, her life was wholeheartedly changed for the better! She realized that she wanted to be able to provide that same lasting happiness to others in need and the rest is history.
Dr. Shaw completed her dental doctorate at Midwestern University in Glendale. Before that, she worked as an orthodontic assistant for five years, which gave her a lot of insight into the importance of having a properly aligned smile. Shes also always had a very strong interest in holistic/biomimetic dentistry and regularly pursues continuing education on the topic to this day in order to stay caught up on the latest developments. She is certified in the SMART protocol and Invisalign. Shes also a proud member of the following organizations:
Dr. Shaw is married to Josh Shaw, is the eldest of seven children and has a very fun, wild family! In her spare time, she loves being a huge foodie. She cooks almost every day and also tries to get out on the weekends to support new restaurants in the area. Her other hobbies include gardening and hiking all over beautiful Arizona.