AtPeak Family Dental Care, we prioritize patient satisfaction,focusing on a relaxing office environment andproviding safe proceduresand a dedicated staff to ensure that you receive the highest level of care. Ourdental practicein Cottonwood andFlagstaff, AZ, continuously exceeds patient expectations by always improving our level ofcare and investing in our patients best interests. Building long-term relationships with our patients is of utmost importance to Dr.Bryan J. Shanahan.
Our treatment is anything but standard. We have built a reputation for knowledgeable, patient-focused dentistry that we always strive to improve. To accomplish this goal, our doctors have undergone extensive training to provide cutting-edge procedures that are enhanced with thelatest techniques and technologyto create the best results. Our doctors are personally invested in refining their skills and education to help patients achieve the most beneficial solution for their needs.
We do not believe in generic treatment for our patients. Instead, we will work with you to properly diagnose any underlying issues, educate you on your options, and help you select a treatment plan that minimizesthe disruption to your life. Fortunately, our office is equipped with the latestdental technology includinglaser dentistryand 3-D imaging to help us gather vital information and expedite every stage of your care to provide highly-accurate, reliable results.
While technology is an important part of our practice, it does not replace the value of establishing connections with our patients. Our dedication to fostering genuine relationships with each and every patientsis what truly sets us apart.We seek to create positive interactions and a memorable experience whether this is your first or 50th visit.
We believe that oral health that lastsa lifetime is built on a partnership approach to your dental care. As such, we tailor treatment to each individual focusing on unique health needs and goals.Instead of recommending procedures or solutions that work for most patients, we can help you find what works best for you. Knowing our patients on a deeper level allows us to make unique considerations when suggesting treatment options for better overall care.
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 Ive 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 programs so 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 thePankey Institute, and I am also a faculty member for theSpear Instituteand a speaker for thePride Institute.
I enjoy learning about and working with each of our patients individually. I find it incredibly fulfilling to work towardunderstanding a patients ultimate goals for his or hermouth and embarking on a journey with the personto achieve those goals. I feel my extensive educational background and relentless pursuit of professional information and technology immensely benefit, and even exceed, my patientsgoals for their oral health.
We want our patients to feel at home in our office. I understand my job to be as follows: to raise the probability as high as possible that you will spend the smallest percentage of the rest of your life in a dental chair after my team and I work diligently to first help you achieve, the same level of dental health which I would provide to a member of my own immediate family. 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 toward others. We want to advance our knowledge continually so 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 then we arm our patients with the most inclusive and clear knowledge of their case so 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 that are achievable within a comfortable and relaxing environment.
I am originally from Chicago, and have enjoyed calling Flagstaff home since 1991. At home, my wife Jillian and I have six amazing children: Sam, Max, Piper, Ben, Danielle and Jaxson. In my free time, I enjoy coaching baseball, riding my bike, boating, snow skiing, and practicing Judo martial arts.
I feel very fortunate to be in a position that allows me to give back to my great community. I truly believe we are to help out and give back to the people with whom we share our home, and I immensely enjoy being active in my community. I currently volunteer my time with the following groups and organizations:
Im Dr. Brad Lerud and I believe in treating every one of my patients with as much care and love that I would treat my closest loved ones with. I believe that each person is different and needs to be cared for and treated as their own individual. I believe that building long-lasting relationships with patients is the best way to build trust and create a comfortable environment in the dental office. I strive on a daily basis to make sure my patients are comfortable and cared for in every way possible. I believe it is my duty to make sure that my patients are being taken care of with the most up-to-date technology, methods, and materials available. I look forward to providing excellent dental care every day I can.
I attended the University of Montana and graduated with Honors from the Davidson Honors College in 2012 with a Human Biology degree. After being accepted into dental school, I decided on the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine where I believe I acquired the top dental education there is to offer. I attained my Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree in 2016. I am devoted to keeping up to date with the latest advancements in dentistry and all that comes with it every day, taking part in numerous continuing education groups that cover all aspects of dentistry.
I grew up in Montana and have always loved the outdoors and everything that comes with it. My wife and I came to Flagstaff years ago and we love the pine trees, mountains, and cool air that Flagstaff has to offer. We plan to stay here for a long time to come.
I have been a General Dentist since 2016, and am currently a proud husband and father. I married my beautiful wife Nicole in 2015, and we just recently had our first baby girl Emerson Eme who already has the prettiest smile that Ive seen!
I am originally from the coast of Maine and grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I waited tables at a family-owned Mexican restaurant for 9 years while putting myself through undergraduate school in psychology and dental school at the University of Oklahoma before graduating in 1992.
I am married and have two four legged children. I enjoy exploring nature, traveling, hiking, road and mountain biking, weightlifting and scuba diving. I am always working on my personal, professional and leadership development. I love anything Sci-Fi or Star Trek related. I enjoy problem solving, video games, figuring out How Things Work, watching documentaries, sci-fi, scary movies and comedy. I generally listen to upbeat electronic dance and 80s music while working in the yard, hiking and biking.