Dr. Ken Shanahan, D.D.S., M.S.
OrthodonticsNPI: 1174808067
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Dr. Ken Shanahan is a board-certified orthodontist with 15 years of experience helping patients of all ages—from 7 to 90—achieve healthy, beautiful smiles in Napa. He specializes in all types of braces including Invisalign, metal braces, and clear braces, and he also has special training in treating complex cases like cleft lip and palate. Dr. Shanahan graduated at the top of his dental school class at USC and earned his master's degree from UCSF, bringing advanced expertise to every patient he treats. He's deeply involved in the Napa community and believes that great orthodontics starts with trust and communication—his goal is to make you feel like part of the family while delivering an experience that makes you proud to smile. Dr. Shanahan is now accepting new patients.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- UC San Diego - Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science specializing in Computation
- UC San Francisco Orthodontic Division - Master's degree in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences and Certification in Orthodontics
- University of Southern California School of Dentistry - Dental degree (graduated top of class)
- University of Oxford - Study abroad
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthodontics (Board Certified)
Credential: D.D.S., M.S.
NPI registered: 10/11/2011
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Digital x-rays
- Removable aligners
- High-tech braces
- Computer-designed braces
- Nickel-titanium metal alloy braces
- 3D radiology in virtual treatment planning
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- California Dental Association
Beyond the Office
Involved in Napa community schools
Community events participation
Sports involvement
Training in Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UCSF
Fifth generation Californian, born in Eureka, Humboldt County
Met his wife, Alyson, while studying abroad at University of Oxford in England
Active father of three children: Finnegan, Ivy, and Ethan
Interests include basketball, golf, hiking, traveling, and enjoying good meals with family and friends
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