Dr Shannon Leahy

Shannon was born and raised in beautiful northern Michigan. Graduating as Valedictorian of her high school class, she completed her pre-dental studies at Hope College and Western Michigan University, then accepted early admission to The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry with full scholarship through the U. S. Navy’s Health Professions Scholarship Program. After earning her dental degree, Shannon proudly served in the U. S. Navy Dental Corps, including focused training rotations with specialists in the areas of Periodontics, Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Oral Surgery. She was one of a handful of women serving aboard the USS Trenton, and was involved in several humanitarian missions with Ken in Africa. Loving Apex for its small-town charm, Shannon was thrilled when Ken and she finally transition from the lovely North Carolina coast to their new hometown with their son, and welcomed their daughter soon after. Among Shannon’s interests are fitness, nutrition, and healthful living- she often attends seminars along this vein and shares insight with her patients. She has instructed a community education seminar on children’s dental health through the Town of Apex, and has been the guest speaker for several area MOPS groups. She especially enjoys visiting community elementary schools to discuss dental health with the children. Check out our Facebook page for pictures of her dental mission trip to Nicaragua! In her free time, you can find Shannon helping her daughter with volleyball, relaxing with her family at the beach, or dancing with Ken. If you are looking for a compassionate and gentle dentist, you'll find that in Dr. Shannon!