Dr. Richard Shannon
928-214-0772
dental sleep clinic
1251 W. University Ave
AZ, Flagstaff 86001
Office hours
Office Hours
Monday thru Thursday - 8:00am - 5:00pm (closed from 1:00pm-2:00pm for lunch)
Friday - 8:00am - 4:00pm (closed from 12 noon-1:00pm for lunch)
Saturday / Sunday - CLOSED
Our office occasionally may be closed for the doctor and staff to attend continuing eduaction programs. Increasing our skills and knowledge allows us to stay in the forefront of our profession and bring the latest techniques to better serve you, the patient.
About us
Richard J. Shannon, DDS, MC, PC
Dr. Richard Shannon very much enjoys the technical aspects of restorative dentistry but feels that the emotional/spiritual connection he gets with his patients is the most rewarding aspect of his practice. In an effort to bring a more person-centered approach to the care of our patients and to expand his personal and professional capabilities, Dr. Shannon earned a Masters in Counseling degree from Arizona State University in 1993. To enhance and maintain the highest level of clinical skills, Dr. Shannon has completed extensive continuing education courses, including the prestigious Dawson Center in St. Petersburg, Florida as well as studying with Dr. Barry Glassman of Allentown Pain Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania between 2008 and 2009. In Dr. Shannon's spare time he enjoys photography, yoga, music and theater.
Dr. Shannon was recently recognized by a local yoga studio. Click here to see the featured interview with Dr. Shannon about how yoga has changed his life. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and select Dr. Richard Shannon from the drop down Yogi Student Menu.
Credentials / Education:
2009 Somnomed 1st Annual International Symposium on Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Oahu, HI.
2008-2010 Miscellaneous Sleep Apnea Training
2002-2007 Numerous courses
Dawson Center
1993 Master of Counseling
Arizona State University; Tempe, Arizona
1986 Western Regional Examiners Board Certificate
1975 Doctor of Dental Surgery/Bachelor of Science
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
National Board Dental Examination Certificate
Central Regional Examiners Board Certificate
1971 Bachelor of Science
Saint John's University; Collegeville, Minnesota
Experience:
- 1975 to Present Private Practice in Family and General Dentistry
- 1994 - 2005 Part-time Clinical Instructor at Northern Arizona University, School of Dental Hygiene
- 1992 Tri-City Behavioral Health Services; Mesa, Arizona - provided general psychotherapy with individuals, couples and groups.
- 1992 Selected by Arizona Board of Dental Examiners to serve as compliant review consultant and clinical examiner
- 1992 Elected to the ASU Chapter of Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
- 1991 Part-time temporary assistant to Dr. Donald Damstra at the Doctor's Health Program of the Arizona Medical Association, working with chemically dependent physicians and dentists.
- 1987-1994 Employed in various dental offices in metro-Phoenix area as an on-call independent contractor.
- 1981-1982 President of Missouri Slope District Dental Society
Bismarck, North Dakota - 1977-1986 Private practice in Family and General Dentistry
Bismarck, North Dakota - 1975-1977 National Health Service Corps, United States Public Health Service
Member:
- American Dental Association
- Arizona Dental Association
- Northern Arizona Dental Society
- Flagstaff Dental Association
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Arizona Sleep Society
- Arizona Counselors Association
- Christian Dental Society
