Maintain Lasting Dental Health With a Dentist Near Winooski, VT

Your oral health can influence everything from how comfortably you chew to how confident you feel when speaking or smiling. At Contemporary Dental Arts, we provide comprehensive dental care to protect healthy teeth and gums while addressing concerns involving damage, tooth loss, alignment, appearance, and unexpected dental problems. If you're searching for a caring dentist near Winooski, VT, call 802-332-3266 today to schedule your appointment.

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Why Choose Us

At Contemporary Dental Arts, we recognize that successful dental care begins with understanding your specific concerns and priorities. Our team takes time to examine your smile, discuss what we find, and explain potential treatment options in language that's easy to understand. By keeping you involved throughout the process, we can develop personalized care that supports your comfort and long-term oral health goals.

Our Services

We provide a wide range of services to help you care for your smile through routine maintenance as well as more involved treatment. Our options include preventive care, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, orthodontics, dental implants, and treatment for dental emergencies. This comprehensive approach allows us to address individual concerns while considering how each part of your smile contributes to overall health and function.

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.

Make Your Oral Health a Long-Term Investment

Consistent dental care can help you preserve healthy tooth structure and recognize problems before they interfere with your quality of life. Professional examinations provide a closer look at your teeth, gums, bite, and existing dental work, while cleanings remove buildup that daily brushing and flossing may leave behind. When changes are detected, appropriate care can help prevent further damage and keep your smile functioning comfortably.

Visit your dentist near Winooski, VT for:

General Dentistry - Support healthy teeth and gums with professional cleanings, comprehensive examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and preventive services tailored to your oral health needs.
Cosmetic Dentistry - Improve concerns such as discoloration, uneven shapes, proportions, or other aesthetic imperfections with personalized treatments that enhance your smile's appearance.
Restorative Dentistry - Rebuild teeth affected by decay, cracks, fractures, wear, or other structural problems with treatments designed to renew strength and everyday function.
Orthodontics - Improve crowding, spacing, crooked teeth, and other alignment concerns with customized orthodontic treatment that moves teeth into more favorable positions.
Dental Implants - Replace missing teeth with implant-supported restorations that provide a secure foundation and help reestablish natural-looking appearance and dependable chewing ability.
Dental Emergencies - Seek timely professional care for severe tooth pain, broken or knocked-out teeth, dental trauma, and other urgent situations that shouldn't be postponed.

Taking a long-term approach to your oral health means having options when your needs change. While preventive care can help you avoid or detect many common problems, restorative, orthodontic, implant, and cosmetic treatments can address concerns that affect the health, function, or appearance of your smile. When an unexpected issue arises, prompt evaluation can also help determine the source of the problem and the appropriate next steps.

Call Contemporary Dental Arts at 802-332-3266 today to schedule an appointment with a dentist near Winooski, VT. Our team can help you create a personalized approach to dental care that protects your oral health today while supporting a strong, functional, and confident 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!