Dr. Steven S. Shaw obtained his undergraduate degree from the University ofMaine andearned his dental degree from Southern Illinois University, School of Dental Medicine. He is a Maine native and grew up here in Portland. He served as an officer in the United StatesNavy from 1998 until 2012. Dr. Shaw was stationed in Kuwait and Bahrain with assignments in Europe and the United States. Dr. Shaw has 24 years of experience in the dental field working in practices in Maine and Massachusetts in addition to the United States Navy. He has vast experience in cosmetic dentistry and has also furthered his dental education at Columbia University in the field of Implant Dentistry. He is a certified Invisalign provider. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Maine Dental Association and the Greater Portland Dental Association.
Dr. Nichols attended the University of New England College of Dental Medicine, where he graduated with honors from Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. He was awarded the Clinical Excellence Award, and the American Academy of Periodontology student award. Growing up in Portland, he attended Deering High School and Lincoln Middle School. After high school, he sought the adventurous lifestyle and moved to Salt Lake City, UT earning his B.S. in Biology at the University of Utah. Dr. Nichols enjoys working with his patients and provides care in a compassionate manner that is individualized to each patient. Professionally, he is a member of the ADA, MDA and Casco Bay Study Club. In his free time, he enjoys fly fishing, snowboarding, camping, hiking, golfing and kayaking.
Kathy is a licensed radiographer and a board certified dental assistant and has been in the dental profession for over thirty years. She enjoys learning new things that will give her knowledge in her life and work. With a positive attitude, she loves to create a caring and comfortable environment for all patients and her goal is to make them leave our office with a smile. Having grown up in Maine, she enjoys hiking and kayaking.
What I love most about being a dental assistant is building relationships with our patients.. Christina works side by side with Dr. Nichols in the operatories to create the most beautiful smile for our patients.She is a registered dental radiographer who also oversees the daily flow of the dentists schedule. I learn something new every day and that is one of the things I love most about this job. This practice has taught me more than I have ever expected to learn in a dental office. I look forward to the many years ahead and all the new experiencesi will have. Christina is a Maine native who enjoys spending her spare time with family and friends and exploring all that Maine has to offer.
Katherine has been an office manager since 2008. She has a BSC in Engineering from Loughborough University, U.K. and an MSc in Management from Birmingham University, U.K. She has worked in many organisations during her career, ranging from tourism to the Olympics and in a variety of roles from managerial to crowd management services. At Dr. Shaws office, Katherine oversees the implementation of office policies & procedures ans is responsible for budgeting and personnel organisation. As part of the office team, she also provides support to all aspects of the business. Katherine is of British & Greek origin and has spent most of her life in Athens, Greece until she moved to Portland, Maine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and travelling as much as she can.
Lacey was born and raised in Pittston, Maine. She obtained a Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of New England in May 2014. She has been with our practice since December 2014. Lacey stays up to date on the most current dental treatments through continuing education courses. She enjoys getting to know our patients as they come see us through the years. She also likes being part of a dental practice that continually improves patient care with the most up-to-date dental treatments and technologies. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling in exploration of new places and spending time with her family, friends and her various animals.
Megan has a BS in Human Biology from USM and a BS in Dental Hygiene from UNE. She is a Maine native who loves to cater to her patients individual hygiene needs ensuring their optimal oral health. She really enjoys helping our patients feel relaxed and comfortable during their visit. She has an adventurous spirit and you will often listen to her tell stories about hiking, skiing and exploring the great outdoors.
We provide gentle family oriented dental care to all ages. Our friendly and skilled staff is dedicated to patient comfort and quality care and is always available to answer your queries or listen to your thoughts and offer you a personalized solution.
We also participate in CareCredits Low Interest payment plans to those who qualify. We deliver the finest care at competitive prices, therefore payment is due at the time service is rendered unless other arrangements have been made.
We also participate in the HOW , Health Through Oral Wellness Program through Delta Dental,offering even more free benefits to qualifying patients! Please ask our experienced staff during your next visit.