Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, practicing dental assistant, published author, educator, entrepreneur, and one of dentistry's leading voices in teeth whitening and clinical excellence. With more than 35 years of chairside experience, Shannon has educated over 80,000 dental professionals while continuing to care for patients through The Whitening Shop®, where she combines real-world clinical experience with innovative whitening protocols. She is the founder of Chairside Assisting®, publisher of Chairside Assisting® Magazine, and is passionate about providing practical, evidence-based education that helps dental teams elevate patient care, increase efficiency, and embrace the latest clinical innovations. Throughout her career, Shannon has authored more than 300 clinical articles and has received numerous industry honors, including serving as the first auxiliary member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Board of Directors. She is the recipient of the AACD Rising Star Award, the Lucy Hobbs Award, the Sunstar Butler Achievement Award, Dr. Bicuspid's Dental Assistant Educator of the Year Award, and has been recognized among Dentistry Today's Top 100 Clinicians and Dental Products Report's 25 Most Influential Women in Dentistry. Whether she is treating patients, publishing educational content, speaking on international stages, or mentoring dental teams, Shannon's mission remains the same: to inspire confidence, advance clinical excellence, and elevate the dental profession—one smile and one dental team at a time.
