Take Charge of Your Dental Health With a Dentist Near Richmond, VT

Your smile changes over time, and maintaining it requires care that can respond to new concerns while protecting the health you've already established. At Contemporary Dental Arts, we provide comprehensive dental services to help patients prevent problems, repair damaged teeth, replace missing teeth, improve alignment, and manage unexpected dental issues. If you're looking for a skilled dentist near Richmond, VT, call 802-332-3266 today to schedule your appointment.

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Why Choose Us

At Contemporary Dental Arts, we believe you should have a clear understanding of your oral health and the choices available for improving it. Our team listens to your concerns, performs a thorough evaluation, and discusses treatment recommendations with your individual priorities in mind. This personalized approach helps us create care plans that address your needs while keeping you actively involved in decisions about your smile.

Our Services

Our comprehensive services are designed to support both routine dental wellness and concerns that require more individualized treatment. We provide general dentistry along with cosmetic and restorative solutions, orthodontic care, dental implants, and treatment for dental emergencies. With multiple options available, we can develop recommendations that consider the health, function, alignment, and appearance of your smile.

Meet Your Caring Dentists

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Lauren Shanard DDS, AAACD

With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Shanard has a passion for creating beautiful and healthy smiles. As the only dentist in Vermont with Accreditation from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, she ensures excellent outcomes for her patients.

Luciana Flores, DDS

Dr. Luciana Flores practiced dentistry in Brazil for 22 years before moving to the United States. She has a three-year orthodontic certification and an advanced education in general dentistry certification. She is also highly trained in placing implants.

Put Your Smile on a Healthier Path

Taking a proactive approach to dental care can help you manage small changes before they begin affecting your comfort or daily function. Professional examinations and cleanings give us opportunities to evaluate your teeth and gums, monitor areas of concern, and look for signs that treatment may be beneficial. When a problem does develop, personalized care can help address its cause while protecting as much healthy dental structure as possible.

Visit your dentist near Richmond, VT for:

General Dentistry - Support your ongoing oral health with professional cleanings, comprehensive examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and preventive services that help protect your teeth and gums.
Cosmetic Dentistry - Refine the appearance of your smile by addressing concerns involving discoloration, tooth shape, proportions, symmetry, and other visible imperfections.
Restorative Dentistry - Rebuild teeth affected by decay, cracks, fractures, wear, or other damage with treatments designed to improve strength, stability, and comfortable function.
Orthodontics - Address crooked teeth, crowding, unwanted spaces, and other alignment concerns with individualized orthodontic treatment that moves teeth toward healthier positions.
Dental Implants - Replace missing teeth with implant-supported restorations that provide a stable foundation while helping renew chewing ability and natural-looking appearance.
Dental Emergencies - Seek timely care for severe toothaches, fractured or knocked-out teeth, dental trauma, and other urgent concerns that need professional evaluation and treatment.

No single approach to dentistry is appropriate for every patient or every stage of life. Your priorities may range from maintaining an already healthy smile to correcting alignment, rebuilding damaged teeth, replacing tooth loss, or making aesthetic improvements. If an unexpected dental problem interrupts those plans, prompt attention can help determine what happened and what treatment is needed to protect your oral health.

Call Contemporary Dental Arts at 802-332-3266 today to schedule a visit with a dentist near Richmond, VT. Our team is ready to provide individualized care and comprehensive solutions that help you maintain healthy teeth, reliable function, and greater confidence in your smile for the future.

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Read Why Our Patients Love Us

Daniel L.

I have been a patient of Dr. Shanard’s for over 5 years. She and her team are simply wonderful. They are extremely professional and warm in their care. Besides the entire practice being very talented they are a fun bunch. Smiles and jokes are a routine part of the treatment process. And if you are lucky you might meet Dr. Shanard’s dog Enzo who might be the best part of the treatment team. Truly wonderful people who do a fantastic and thorough job. I could not state it any more plainly, this is the best dental practice in Vermont.

Mary W.

I was able to get an emergency appointment & I was very happy! Everyone was so kind & helpful. My mouth is very small, and Dr Lauren Shanard was able to keep my jaw muscles comfortable during the lengthy procedure! Kudos to the crew & another stellar dental appointment at Contemporary Dental...

Nancy C.

This is coming from a HUGE dentist-phobe. To say I get nervous going into a dentist's office, is gigantic understatement. That being said, I had the absolute wonderful fortune to find Dr. Lauren Shanard when I was facing a huge dental crisis. Terrified, I made an appointment...and in I crawled. From the first minute, the staff at Contemporary Dental Arts gently pulled me off the ceiling, and with the utmost compassion and understanding of my high anxiety, Dr Shanard helped me through my initial tough situation. EVERY person in that office, went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable and felt safe. As Dr Shanard worked on me, it was clearly evident that she is a highly skilled dentist who pays attention to detail, to make sure the outcome is the very best it can be. Also clear, is that she enjoys her team, and what she does. I am not finished with my oral challenges, but I am BEYOND GRATEFUL that I have Dr. Shannard at the helm, along with all the wonderful women who have been at my side (and hers). I will go nowhere else. Fives stars just aren't enough.

Miles J.

I’ve been visiting the Contemporary Dental Arts and Dr. Shanard since I was a little kid. They have always been so nice and kind throughout every cleaning and filling, and there’s a super friendly and cute dog to greet you!

Tyler E.

Great people, very knowledgeable. They had answers to all my questions about how everything is handled and how much things cost. Staff is very nice and they try hard to get everything done right.

Daniel F.

I've been here on multiple occasions. Marie and Dr. Shanard are really great to work with. Marie also always goes above and beyond with communication and accommodating my timeline. To say their quality of work is excellent is an understatement. Thanks!

Peter S.

The difference at Contemporary Dental is that they are a family of very good caring people. You are welcomed from the first moment you arrive with a comprehensive visit. My hygentist is very thorough... my teeth are sparkling after a cleaning. They don't rush you through the visit and are...

Caleigh C.

OK so I was TERRIFIED for my first filling. I’d gone 29 years with zero oral problems and despite my bone-deep horror, I went in for a filling today with Dr. Shanard. WOW was that easy. I didn’t feel the needle or anything she was doing, and Marie held my hand the entire time. I wasn’t afraid at all after we got started. Five stars for the whole team! I won’t go anywhere else! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Nancy P.

I was at the beginning of a month long road trip and broke part of a molar. I called over 30 dentists in 2 towns and no one could see me. Even though they were busy, this practice made room for me to come in, and within 30 minutes they fixed my tooth so that I could continue my trip. They were so nice, professional and competent that I wish they were my permanent dental practice. I thank them so much for helping me in my hour of need. They deserve a higher rating than 5 stars!