Preserve Your Smile With a Dentist Near Burlington, VT

Healthy teeth and gums contribute to comfortable eating, clear speech, and confidence in your everyday life. At Contemporary Dental Arts, we provide comprehensive dental services that help patients prevent oral health concerns, repair damaged teeth, replace missing teeth, and address problems that affect the appearance or alignment of their smiles. If you're searching for a trusted dentist near Burlington, VT, call 802-332-3266 today to schedule your appointment.

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Why Choose Us

At Contemporary Dental Arts, we believe effective dental care begins with understanding your individual needs, concerns, and goals. Our team takes time to evaluate your oral health, explain our recommendations, and answer your questions so you can make informed choices about treatment. By combining personalized attention with a comprehensive approach to dentistry, we strive to help you feel comfortable and confident throughout your care.

Our Services

We provide a broad selection of dental services to help you maintain healthy teeth while finding appropriate solutions when problems develop. Our treatment options include preventive, cosmetic, restorative, orthodontic, implant, and emergency care for a variety of dental needs. Each care plan is developed around your current oral health while considering the function, appearance, and long-term well-being 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.

Take a Proactive Approach to Better Dental Health

Dental concerns are often easier to manage when they're discovered and addressed before significant damage occurs. Regular professional care gives us an opportunity to monitor your teeth and gums, recognize developing problems, and recommend treatment that may help preserve more of your natural smile. When additional care is needed, we'll work with you to find solutions that improve comfort and function while supporting your long-term oral health.

Visit your dentist near Burlington, VT for:

General Dentistry - Routine exams, professional cleanings, diagnostic services, and preventive treatments help maintain healthy teeth and gums while providing opportunities to identify concerns early.
Cosmetic Dentistry - Personalized treatments can improve tooth color, shape, proportion, and other aesthetic concerns to create a more balanced and attractive smile.
Restorative Dentistry - Repair teeth affected by cavities, fractures, wear, or other damage with treatments designed to rebuild strength and restore comfortable everyday function.
Orthodontics - Improve crooked, crowded, unevenly spaced, or improperly positioned teeth with personalized orthodontic treatment designed to create healthier alignment.
Dental Implants - Replace missing teeth with implant-supported solutions that provide a stable foundation for natural-looking restorations and dependable chewing function.
Dental Emergencies - Receive timely professional attention for severe tooth pain, broken or damaged teeth, dental injuries, and other urgent concerns that require prompt treatment.

Your dental needs can change throughout your life, making regular evaluation an important part of protecting your smile over the long term. Our team will help you understand what we find, discuss treatment options that are appropriate for your circumstances, and develop recommendations based on your individual priorities. Whether you're maintaining healthy teeth, repairing dental damage, improving alignment, replacing missing teeth, or responding to an unexpected problem, we'll provide care tailored to your needs.

Call Contemporary Dental Arts at 802-332-3266 today to schedule an appointment with a dentist near Burlington, VT who can help you maintain and improve your oral health. We look forward to providing personalized dental care and comprehensive solutions that help keep your smile healthy, functional, and confident for many 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!