Michael D Scherer, DMD, MS, APC
I grew up in Florida, Colorado, and North Carolina and spent many years exploring the outdoors and developed a great love of nature including scuba diving, hiking, and skiing. While I am new to Sonora, I have already fallen in love with the stunning beauty that is in Tuolumne County! My wife and I have purchased a home in Sonora and are committed to being part of the community for many years.
Prior to moving to Sonora, I was a full-time dental school professor at two universities: Loma Linda University and the University of Nevada Dental School. During the past two years, I helped publish over 20 articles related to implant dentistry and have given formal presentations to thousands of dentists. Additionally, I currently teach nationally and internationally in various educational courses teaching dentists how to replace teeth with dental implants and how to use dental implants to anchor loose dentures.
Education is my passion, so much in fact, I met my wife Melissa while in dental school. After graduating from dental school, I have practiced as a general dentist, graduated from a 3 year advanced dental specialty program in Prosthodontics, and have practiced as specialist for several years. As part of my formal advanced training in Prosthodontics, I learned how to perfect treating the most difficult cases in dentistry. I am also board-certified, an honor that I share with only 800 people worldwide.
I am passionate about technology and strive to bring technology and dentistry closer together. I feel that the latest in technology allows me to provide better, more efficient and comfortable dental care. Even though I am a Prosthodontist, however, I feel strongly that dental costs are very high and strive to provide specialist-level dental care that is affordable for my patients. By focusing on prevention, accurate diagnosis, and high quality restorations, our goal is to get you healthy and have you looking your best while maintaining a lifetime of dental health.
In our free time my wife Melissa and I enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling, and exploring the outdoors with our two dogs Pumpkin and Flower. Our puppies keep so busy, they always manage to find their way into mischief! We are very excited to call Sonora our new home, Pumpkin and Flower can’t wait to meet you.
Melissa D Shotell, DMS, MS
Dr. Shotell has always believed that education is her true passion, so much in fact she has lived throughout the country to study at multiple universities to bring a broad set of experiences to clinical practice. Dr. Shotell studied dentistry at Nova Southeastern University in Florida where she met her husband, a fellow dentist. After completing her dental degree she studied hospital based dentistry at The Ohio State University and earned a General Practice Residency Certificate. Following her training at Ohio State, she worked as a private practiced dentist providing comprehensive dental treatment in Columbus, Ohio. After years in clinical practice Dr. Shotell realized that Orthodontics was her professional calling and returned to school at Loma Linda University to receive a Master’s Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
Dr. Shotell enjoys teaching continuing educations courses on orthodontics and ergonomics. Dr. Shotell has traveled as far away as India to teach and enjoys having the opportunity to share ideas and collaborate with other doctors throughout the world. Dr. Shotell also writes articles on orthodontic techniques for publication.
In her free time Dr. Shotell and her husband enjoy spending time with our friends and family, traveling, and exploring the local area. They enjoy cooking and consider themselves true ‘foodies’ always looking for new recipes and great local food. Their two dogs Pumpkin and Flower are always looking for mischief, and manage to keep them very busy.
As my patient, you can expect to receive a custom tailored treatment plan to achieve your desired goals for your smile design. We will work together to help create a beautiful smile you will enjoy for life!
