At Polished General Dentistry, just meeting your needs isnt good enough for Dr. Shelton she wants to exceed your expectations at every turn with highly trained and personalized attention. Since the age of 12, shes been working towards a fulfilling career as a dentist, and her advanced training and commitment to continuing education will be sure to benefit your oral health over the years. Youll soon realize that you and your family couldnt ask for a better doctor.
Whether youre searching for minor restorative care or a full-blown smile makeover that transforms your appearance, our team is happy to help fulfill your personal goals and leave your oral health and happiness stronger than ever before. Dr. Shelton is even capable of providing specialty services that you wont be able to find in just any general dental office, including dental implant placement/restoration and Invisalign clear braces.
When a dental emergency strikes, you and your loved ones may feel panicked and unsure of what to do next. Our Carlsbad, CA dental office welcomes these urgent situations, and well do everything in our power to see you as soon as possible and provide effective, relieving treatment. Dr. Shelton can help treat severe oral pain, dislodged teeth, damaged and/or lost restorative work like crowns or fillings, and more.
We enjoy being able to help make every stage of your dental treatment simple and enjoyable, including when it comes time to pay. Our dental office is an in-network provider for a wide variety of leading PPO plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, Metlife, Humana, and more. We will file paperwork on your behalf and personally handle the reimbursement process for maximum convenience. No insurance? Convenient alternatives are available, including CareCredit and our in-house savings plan.
The Kois Center is part of a continuing education program that was founded in 1994 by Dr. John C. Kois. Unlike other such programs, the Kois Center conducts and publishes independent research, and the courses it offers are updated accordingly. As a benefit of training at the Kois Center, Dr. Shelton is thoroughly knowledgeable when it comes to bite mechanics, dental implants, and various other subjects. She also networks with other Kois-trained dentist, letting her stay up to date with cutting-edge dental information.
For Dr. Shelton, dentistry just felt like the perfect fit right away. In fact, she made the decision when she was 12 and hasnt looked back since! She loves working with her hands, learning about science, and creating beautiful artistry. Oral healthcare was the ideal opportunity to allow her analytical and creative brain processes to align. Plus, her specific focus on cosmetic dentistry and unique vision to create healthy, strong, and beautiful smiles sets her approach to patient care above the rest! Shes been a practicing dentist for 15 years now, with hopefully many more tocome.
After attending Wichita State University, Dr. Shelton graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry with her dental doctorate. She has also attended advanced educational training beyond traditional school with the KOIS Center, a world-renowned post-graduate level dental teaching center. This experience allowed Dr. Shelton to better understand and treat complex cases (such as cosmetic dentistry, full mouth reconstruction, and more complicated bite programs) and treat simpler cases with greater care and knowledge. Today, she is an Invisalign Premier Provider and a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Laser Dentistry, and Seattle Study Club.
Dr. Shelton and her husband Nick have a Golden Retriever at home named Cali. In her free time, she loves traveling, DJing, keeping up with her fitness/health, taking care of her plants, and indulging in a nice glass of wine from time to time. Shes also passionate about interior home design!
Originally from Chicago, Kim comes from a very large family (shes number four of eight children!), so a lot of her free time is dedicated to hanging out with her loved ones, including her two rescue dogs, Daisy and Oliver Queen. She also enjoys finding hidden gem restaurants and is a horror movie enthusiast. To stay active, she likes to hike and play soccer, plus she hopes to go surfing for the first time in the near future!
Liz is the anchor of our dental team. She has over 5 years of experience in dentistry, and she chose this field based on a good experience she had with her dental assistant as a kid. Liz has advanced training in Invisalign, CEREC, iTero, and cone beam. Her passion for dentistry and the patients shows in her welcoming smile and knowledge of dental and complete health.
Liz was born and raised in Escondido. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys walking her dog, Zoey. Liz believes that The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step Lao Tzu. She applies this to all of her life pursuits. If you want to make Liz smile, treat her to a margarita or Starbucks.
Theola may be new to our team, but her career in the dental world impressively covers almost 30 years! She studied dentistry at Orange Coast College and Concorde College. Today, what she enjoys most about her position is getting to work closely with the other team members while also helping patients achieve healthier, happier smiles.
Away from work, Theola has three children and three grandchildren. Although the others live out of state, theyre still a close-knit family that all shares a love of football. In her free time, she enjoys riding her motorcycle up to Santa Barbara, going on weekend getaways, walking along the beach, and hiking with her Cane Corso Georgia
Charlottes career in the dental world covers well over 20 years so far, and she takes pride in providing great service to her valued patients while being as kind as possible. Originally from the Bay Area, she has also undergone additional training in CEREC technology.
Gisela studied dental assisting at Pima Medical Institute and also has advanced training in iTero scanning and CEREC. As one of our assistants, she loves creating a connection with patients over time! Helping them escape pain and live a happier life is so rewarding. In turn, they definitely like her goofy personality.
Giselas family of two is looking forward to welcoming a baby Pitbull in the near future! As for hobbies, she enjoys playing video games with her boyfriend and friends, exploring new restaurants and places around town, appreciating the outdoors, and going on road trips.
Melissa has filled in for Dr. Shelton here and there over the last five years, and shes thrilled to have just signed on to be one of our full-time employees! She loves that this dental office isnt just about teeth its about full health care. She always takes the time to educate patients on the importance of a healthy mouth while also keeping up to date on the newest findings in dentistry.
Outside of work, Melissa is close with her parents and two siblings. In addition to being a dental assistant, she loves teaching it too and has been doing so since 2017! As for personal hobbies, shes a big movie buff (especially scary movies) and also enjoys riding her beach cruiser down by the ocean.
Theresa may be relatively new to our team, but shes worked in the dental field for over 15 years so far. She loves being able to utilize state-of-the-art technology while also empowering patients each day by teaching them all about their oral/systemic health! She has trained at the Kois Center and is laser certified.
Pavlinas career in the dental world spans over two full decades so far. She attended the Southwestern dental hygiene program and has undergone additional training with the Kois Center, Zimmer Dental Implants, and the California Implant Institute. As a dental hygienist, she works hard to empower her patients with knowledge. She is their trusted partner in combating periodontal infection and their cheerleader as they continue to stay healthy!