Prioritize Your Smile With a Dentist Near Underhill, VT

Healthy teeth and gums provide the foundation for comfortable function, but maintaining them often requires different types of care as your needs change. At Contemporary Dental Arts, we provide comprehensive dental services to help prevent common problems while addressing concerns related to damaged teeth, tooth loss, alignment, appearance, and urgent situations. If you're searching for a trusted dentist near Underhill, VT, call 802-332-3266 today to schedule your appointment.

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Why Choose Us

At Contemporary Dental Arts, we want your dental care to reflect your individual circumstances and the goals you have for your smile. Our team carefully evaluates your oral health, listens to your questions and concerns, and discusses treatment recommendations so you understand the reasoning behind them. This patient-focused approach allows us to develop thoughtful solutions while helping you feel informed and comfortable throughout your care.

Our Services

We offer comprehensive services that can help maintain your oral health and address specific concerns when treatment becomes necessary. Our options include general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry as well as orthodontics, dental implants, and care for dental emergencies. By considering your entire smile rather than focusing only on an isolated problem, we can recommend treatment that supports health, function, and appearance.

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.

Stay Prepared for Your Smile's Changing Needs

Even when your teeth feel comfortable, subtle dental changes can develop without producing obvious symptoms. Routine professional care allows your teeth and gums to be monitored over time so concerns can be identified and evaluated before they become more disruptive. When treatment is appropriate, addressing the underlying issue can help protect remaining healthy structure and maintain the function of your smile.

Visit your dentist near Underhill, VT for:

General Dentistry - Maintain healthy teeth and gums with routine exams, professional cleanings, diagnostic evaluations, and preventive services that help identify potential concerns and support ongoing oral wellness.
Cosmetic Dentistry - Address discoloration, uneven tooth shapes, proportions, symmetry, and other aesthetic concerns with personalized treatments designed to refine your smile's appearance.
Restorative Dentistry - Repair teeth affected by decay, fractures, wear, or other structural problems with treatments that rebuild compromised areas and help renew comfortable biting and chewing.
Orthodontics - Correct crooked teeth, crowding, unwanted spaces, and other positioning concerns with customized orthodontic treatment designed to create improved dental alignment.
Dental Implants - Replace missing teeth with implant-supported restorations that provide stable support while helping restore natural-looking appearance and dependable oral function.
Dental Emergencies - Receive prompt attention for significant tooth pain, damaged or knocked-out teeth, dental injuries, and other urgent problems that require timely professional evaluation.

Your dental priorities may shift throughout your life, from preventing problems to repairing existing damage or making changes that improve how your smile looks and functions. Unexpected situations can also arise, making access to timely evaluation important when pain or injury occurs. Whatever brings you to the dental office, our team will help you understand your options and develop recommendations based on your current oral health and individual goals.

Call Contemporary Dental Arts at 802-332-3266 today to schedule an appointment with a dentist near Underhill, VT. We can help you take a comprehensive approach to your dental health with personalized care designed to preserve healthy teeth, maintain comfortable function, and support a smile that serves you well for years to come.

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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!