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Family and cosmetic dentist in Trenton offering complete dental services including dental implants, veneers, teeth whitening, gum treatments, laser dentistry, Invisalign, more.

Those who know Dr. Shapiro will tell you that he enjoys being on the cutting edge of dentistry! Some of his major clinical interests include Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Photography, Laser Dentistry and Dental Implants. However, he truly enjoys the life changing benefits he provides patients through the treatment of headache and migraine sufferers with the NTI splint, as well as sleep apnea patients through the use of oral sleep apnea appliances. In recognition of his clinical accomplishments, Dr. Shapiro, along with his partner Dr. Sonne, was recognized in 2008 as one of Detroit's Top Dentist's in Hour Magazine.

Dr. Michael Shapiro was born and raised in the beautiful Canadian city of Calgary, Alberta, site of the 1988 Winter Olympics. In fact, he and his wife Dr. Lainie Shapiro (an orthodontist in Commerce, MI), were married there in 2000. They have two beautiful children, Jacob, who was born in 2005 and Maddie, born in 2007.

Dr. Shapiro attended the University of Manitoba School of Dentistry in Winnipeg, Canada, graduating with the University Gold Medal for highest standing in all four years of Dentistry, as well as numerous other awards in all disciplines of clinical dentistry.

After enduring four brutal Winnipeg winters (with temperatures regularly dropping to a bone chilling minus 30 degrees!) Dr. Shapiro sought warmer climates and moved south. . . . .to Michigan

Dr. Shapiro went on to attend the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program at the University of Michigan. There, he received advanced training in all aspects of restorative dentistry, with an emphasis on cosmetic dentistry.

Following the AEGD, Dr. Shapiro joined the practice of Dr. Marvin Sonne in 2000 which culminated in their building a new office together and a partnership in 2006.

After completing the AEGD program, Dr. Shapiro was also invited to join the clinical faculty at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He taught clinical dentistry to third and fourth year students, as well as introductory courses to first year dental students. Dr. Shapiro continues to run tutorial sessions for the students.

One of Dr. Shapiro's passions is the Special Olympics Special Smiles program. Over the past years, he has organized some of the most successful events in Special Smiles history, providing dental exams and athletic mouthguards to thousands of athletes. He has received several awards for his efforts with the Special Smiles program, including Detroit District Dental Society Citizen of the Year for 2007 and the Michigan Dental Association Public Service Award for 2008

Dr. Shapiro is an active member of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity. He served a two year term as president of the Detroit Alumni Chapter, as well as a variety of other position at the international level of the fraternity. Through these positions, he has been responsible for leadership seminars and continuing education courses for students and practicing dentists across North America. In addition, he helped Alpha Omega organize Project Chessed, through which free dental treatment is provided to patients in true financial need.

Dr. Shapiro's greatest joy is his family and loves to spend time with his wife, and children. In addition, Dr. Shapiro enjoys drawing, reading, computers, cooking and golfing. Coming from Canada, it's no surprise that Dr. Shapiro is a hockey fan. Although he generally cheers for the Detroit Red Wings, he remains at heart a hometown fan of the Calgary Flames. This makes for friendly office rivalries, especially at playoff time!

Dr. Shapiro's professional affiliations include:

•American Dental Association
•American Academy of General Dentistry
•American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
•Detroit District Dental Society
•Michigan Dental Association
•Francis B. Vedder Crown and Bridge Society
•Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity