Press & Awards Cosmetic & Implant Dentist in Waterford, MI
Oakland Family Dental · Waterford, Michigan
Dr. Amanda M.
Sheehan
Michigan’s most decorated implant dentist — board-certified, nationally recognized, and committed to transforming smiles in Waterford and across Metro Detroit.
2021–2025
North America (MAGD)
Online
Education Completed
Nationally Honored.
Locally Trusted.
Dr. Sheehan’s commitment to excellence has earned recognition from leading dental publications, industry associations, and her patients across Michigan.
Hour Detroit Top Dentist
Recognized five consecutive years as one of Metro Detroit’s Top Dentists by Hour Detroit Magazine — the region’s most prestigious peer-nominated dental award.
Hour Detroit Magazine ↗Incisal Edge “40 Under 40”
Named one of America’s best young dentists by Incisal Edge — the premier dental lifestyle magazine by Benco Dental. Fewer than 600 dentists have ever received this honor.
Incisal Edge Magazine ↗America’s Top 50 Dentists
Selected as one of America’s Top 50 Dentists by the American Dentist Society, recognizing outstanding achievement and patient care across the nation.
AmericanDentistSociety.com ↗First Female ABOI Board-Certified Implant Dentist in Michigan
Dr. Sheehan made history as the first and only female dentist in Michigan to achieve board certification from the American Board of Oral Implantology / Implant Dentistry.
ABOI Official Diplomate Listing ↗Mastership — Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD)
Earned the MAGD designation — achieved by only 2% of dentists in North America. Requires 1,100+ hours of continuing education and rigorous examinations. Also awarded the Lifelong Learning & Service Recognition.
Contributing Author — Misch’s Contemporary Implant Dentistry, 4th Ed.
Authored the chapter on neurotoxins in the world’s leading implant dentistry textbook, published by Elsevier — solidifying her standing as a thought leader in the field.
Elsevier Health Sciences ↗Board-Certified.
Extensively Trained.
Dr. Sheehan holds the highest-level board certifications across four distinct dental specialties — a combination achieved by only a handful of dentists nationwide.
Featured In Leading
Dental & Business Media
Dr. Sheehan’s expertise and achievements have been covered by national dental publications, industry magazines, and Michigan business media.
“How She Tripled Practice Production” — Full-Length Interview
Featured interview in Chairside Magazine Vol. 16 Issue 1 (March 2021) discussing her journey from implant novice to Misch Institute faculty member, tripling practice revenues, COVID-19 protocols, neurotoxin treatments, and digital dentistry. Also released as a podcast episode on the Glidewell Chairside Live Podcast.
Read the interview2021 “40 Under 40” Honoree Profile
Dedicated profile page as a 2021 “40 Under 40” honoree. The award, in its 11th year, recognizes the most innovative and accomplished young dentists in America. Dr. Sheehan was featured for her mission trips to the Dominican Republic, board service, and clinical excellence.
View honoree profileAmanda M. Sheehan, DDS Among America’s Best Young Dentists
Corp! Magazine — Michigan’s leading business publication — covered Dr. Sheehan’s Incisal Edge 40 Under 40 award, highlighting her as one of the most accomplished young dentists in the nation.
Read the article2021 Recipients of the Incisal Edge “40 Under 40” Award
Dentistry Today — the nation’s leading dental trade publication with 160,000+ readers — featured Dr. Sheehan in its coverage of the 2021 class of honorees.
Read coverageIncisal Edge Announces 2021 “40 Under 40” Recipients
Ortho Practice US, a leading orthodontic industry trade publication, named Dr. Sheehan among the 2021 class of top young dentists.
Read coverageIncisal Edge Honors 2021 Class of Young Dental Leaders
Dental Sleep Practice Magazine, the foremost publication in dental sleep medicine, featured Dr. Sheehan’s recognition — fitting given her DABDSM board certification in dental sleep medicine.
Read coverageFall Issue of Incisal Edge Profiles 40 Under 40 Young Dentists
Benco Dental’s industry blog featured Dr. Sheehan among the most exciting young dental professionals in the country in this fall 2021 profile roundup.
Read the postSurpass Your SEO Goals — Oakland Family Dental
A published digital marketing case study documenting how Dr. Sheehan’s practice achieved #1 Google rankings for competitive dental search terms across Oakland County and Metro Detroit.
View case studyMisch’s Contemporary
Implant Dentistry, 4th Edition
Dr. Sheehan authored the chapter on neurotoxins in the world’s definitive implant dentistry textbook. Published by Elsevier, this volume is used by dental schools and practitioners worldwide. She is one of only a select group of practitioners invited to contribute to this landmark reference work.
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4626 W. Walton Blvd., Waterford, MI 48329 · Oakland Family Dental