Meet Shepard J. DeLong DMD
Founder, Visionary, Caring Doctor, and Industry Leader
When setting out to start his own practice, Dr. DeLong had the goals of offering the highest quality dental services in a mindful, holistic, high tech, eco friendly setting. He met Dr. Jeff Williamson during his planning phase and they both saw a great opportunity. Dr. Williamson has been one of the Northwest’s best holistic dentists for over 30 years and was ready to retire. Dr. DeLong knew the benefits of joining a great mentor and office with all the systems in place to treat patients in a holistic and high quality environment.
In April of 2017 Dr. DeLong purchased Centerpointe Dental and Dr. Williamson retired. The practice has changed its name to Lotus Dental Wellness. The vision of the practice moving forward is to continue providing a high level of care and commitment to holistic, health centered dentistry while implementing new technology and systems to enhance patient care and environmental stewardship.
Dr. DeLong is a third-generation dentist. With experience derived from time spent assisting his father at a young age to performing dentistry in remote locations worldwide, he has developed a unique perspective, intuition, and skills. He has practiced in some of the most advanced dental settings from a technological, medical, and holistic standpoint. He is still on staff and works periodically at Pure Health Dentistry on the island of Maui.
Throughout his health journey, Dr. DeLong has benefitted greatly from the care and services offered by other holistic medical professionals. There is so much current science on wellness and human health that supports this philosophy. His practice of meditation and yoga, have guided his evolution as a person and dentist.
Published Articles
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Robotic Facilitation of ceramic implants in compromised alveolar ridges. Demonstrating the benefit of haptic guidance in ridge-splits and lateral sinus lifts
International Magazine of Ceramic Implant Technology
January 2024 Issue
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Advancing technologies in ceramic implantology—AI sets new milestones in dental treatments
International Magazine of Ceramic Implant Technology
March 2023 Issue
Speaking Engagements
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Mayo Clinic
Combinational Technologies Transform Dental Implant Surgery: Using Heads-up Displays, Robotics, and The Operating Microscope to Facilitate Placement of Biocompatible Zirconia Dental Implants
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JCCI 2023
Advancing Technologies in Ceramic Implantology
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12th IAOCI World Congress
Innovations in Ceramic Implantology
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AMED 2024
The “Why” of Advancing Surgical Technologies; Cutting-Edge Methods to Enhance Doctor Health and Patient Care