Shawnee Mendoza
Dental Assistant
Shawnee’s journey in dentistry began in 2018 after training at Terre Haute Dental Assistant School and Ivy Tech. She has been an integral part of the SCS team since 2020 and is known for her warm approach and the ability to make patients feel at ease as if they were among friends and family.
Her passion for dentistry is inspired by personal connections and a childhood admiration for a family member in the field. Today, she is living out a lifelong dream to help people improve their confidence and quality of life through their smiles. She cherishes the close-knit bonds formed with her team and patients, considering them a second family.
When not in the office, Shawnee's love for adventure takes her to places like the beaches of Hawaii, her favorite travel destination. In the summer, she loves to be around the water and enjoys kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and swimming.
A unique tidbit about Shawnee? While many people opt for pets like dogs and cats, she and her husband share their home with a cherished pet turtle.
Felt casual, like more of a homey type feeling when I walked in. It didn't feel like a scary place like I remember as a kid. I hadn't been to the dentist since I was a kid. And I'm an adult now and figured I better put that on my list of things to do. And making a appointment on my own has been very nerve racking and anxiety filled. I don't know if it was luck or what but I picked sugar Creek as my dentist. And I don't regret my decision and I will be happy to go back for anything and everything that needs to be done. Hygienists were very nice and charismatic and even the receptionist were phenomenal. 10/10 would recommend the staff and this establishment I met today. I was so worked up before the appointment but I left with smile and no nerves at all thanks to them.
-Alexander D.