Dr. Shepard Delong

Dr. DeLong is a third generation dentist. With experience derived from time spent assisting his father at a young age to performing dentistry in remote locations around the world, he has developed unique perspective, intuition and skills. He has practiced in some of the most advanced dental settings from a technological, medical and holistic standpoint. He is still on staff and works periodically at Pure Health Dentistry on the island of Maui.

Throughout his own health journey, Dr. DeLong has benefitted greatly from the care and services offered by other holistic medical professionals. There is so much current science on wellness and human health that supports this philosophy.  His practice of meditation and yoga, have guided his evolution as a person and dentist.

When setting out to start his own practice, Dr. DeLong had the goals of offering the highest quality dental services in a mindful, holistic, high tech, eco friendly setting. He met Dr. Jeff Williamson during his planning phase and they both saw a great opportunity.  Dr. Williamson has been one of the Northwest’s best holistic dentists for over 30 years and was ready to retire. Dr. DeLong knew the benefits of joining a great mentor and office with all the systems in place to treat patients in a holistic and high quality environment. 

In April of 2017 Dr. DeLong purchased Centerpointe Dental and Dr. Williamson retired. The practice has changed its name to Lotus Dental Wellness. The vision of the practice moving forward is to continue providing a high level of care and commitment to holistic, health centered dentistry while implementing new technology and systems to enhance patient care and environmental stewardship. 

Dr. Mario Kirste

• 1984-1989 studies of the ZHK at the dental clinic of the Humboldt University in Berlin, state examination
• 1989-1991 Assistant at the Frankfurt (Oder) Clinic for MKG surgery

• Branch in group practice in Frankfurt (Oder) Mario Kirste Dr.Mario Kirste
• 1992-1993 special training in parodontology under Prof. Dr. W. Kruge
• 1996 Doctorate
• 2004 DGI curriculum implantology
• 2005 ITI membership
• 2007 Completion of the master’s degree in implantology in Krems, Austria
• 2008 Current member of the Bonemanagement college, supervision of the stud. Training in Chieming, 2008-2009 in Düsseldorf, 2011 in Berlin, 2012 in Bad Saarow

• Scientific Research in the field of piezo technology (bone surgery) and intraosseous anesthesia
• 2012 Publication of the user manual (clinical guide) for Anesto (company W&H)
• 2009-2012 Training event / expert meeting for Degradable Solution (CH), clinical examination for bone supplement material “easy-graft CRYSTAL”
• u. internal training events
• [email protected]

Shelby Nelson, DDS, MS

Dr. Nelson was born in Amarillo, Texas, and later moved to Plano, Texas, to complete her high school career. She graduated with honors from Saint Edwards University in Austin, Texas, with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry. She then attended dental school at Baylor College of Dentistry and was accepted into an additional rigorous 3-year periodontal residency. She obtained her Master of Science in oral biology and her Certificate in Periodontics in 2012 from Baylor College of Dentistry as well. She opened Custom Periodontics in December 2012.

She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and an active member in the American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, Texas Society of Periodontist, Southwest Society of Periodontist, American Dental Association, and Texas Dental Association, and is a board member for her local Fort Worth District Dental Society. She has received numerous awards for excellence in clinical periodontology. She has been elected by her peers as Fort Worth’s top dentist.

Among her many hobbies, she enjoys philanthropy and is proud to call Fort Worth her home. She also enjoys spending time travelling with her son, Wyatt.

Michael H. Morgan, D.D.S, M.S.

Michael H. Morgan, D.D.S., M.S., received an MS, a certificate in Periodontology, and his DDS from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry.  In private practice since 1994,  Dr. Morgan has earned a reputation for excellence in implant dentistry, and especially complex cases referred to him throughout the region.  He also focuses on periodontal plastic surgery and laser assisted periodontal regenerative procedures (LANAP).

While maintaining private practice, Dr. Morgan was also on staff at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, one of the largest hospital-based dental facilties in the United States.  He was a faculty member in Case Western Reserve University’s Graduate Periodontology program.  He has participated in dental missions to Peru and continues to travel to the Phillippines to assist Helping Hands Medical Missions.

In addition to authoring publications, Dr. Morgan has leactured at numerous international national, regional, and local programs during his career, including the American College of Prosthodontics and the Pittsburgh Society of Periodontologists. He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association, and the Greater Cleveland Dental Society.  In addition, he is a member of the Connecting Science Circle, a group of opinion leaders for ThommenMedical.