Say hello to Dr. Marina Shamoun

Dr. Marina Shamoun attended and graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. While excelling in the clinical aspects of dentistry, she made sure to stay connected with her community in Philadelphia. She was involved in the Community Honors Program, which provided dental care via mobile units to children who otherwise had no access to dental healthcare. She also held multiple leadership roles in various student clubs and societies, including the American Student Dental Association. Striving for clinical excellence, she believed in the importance of incorporating advanced technology into dentistry and helped co-found the Digital Dentistry Club at Penn Dental Medicine. During her time there, she was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honor Society.

Driven by her passion for art and science, along with a desire to build meaningful relationships and positively impact her community, Marina chose a career in orthodontics. She feels blessed to have had the opportunity to live on the West Coast while receiving her orthodontic training at the University of California, San Francisco, where she also obtained her Master’s in Orofacial Sciences.

Dr. Shamoun upholds high standards of personalized care, beginning each patient’s journey with a comprehensive evaluation of their dental and medical history, lifestyle, and individual concerns. Her commitment to improving lives is at the core of her practice, as she understands that a beautiful smile can enhance confidence and overall health. She believes in empowering patients through education and active involvement in their treatment decisions. “I am very grateful for a career that allows me to create more smiles every day.”

Outside of her practice, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with her family. Marina and her husband, Bashar, have two beautiful children, Ella and Chris.