About Your Dentist

Michael Mason, DDS

“As dentists, we should always remember that the ‘quality of caring’ is equally as important as the ‘quality of care’ that we provide.”

My Mission

“My mission is to improve my patients' quality of life through education, prevention, and the highest quality of dental care I can provide in a calm and caring environment.”

Education & Continuing Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery
West Virginia University School of Dentistry – Morgantown, West Virginia

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
West Virginia University – Morgantown, West Virginia

Dr. Mason has completed many hours of continuing education courses on complete dentistry, prosthetic implant restoration, and esthetic dentistry.  

Professional Memberships

Dr. Mason is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.

Life & Hobbies

When he isn’t practicing dentistry, Dr. Mason and his wife enjoy antiquing and attending antique shows. They have three sons together, two of whom live in South Carolina and one that lives in Virginia. They also have three grandchildren. Dr. Mason and his wife also own a cabin in Ohio and have enjoyed boating there during the last several years. 

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Shelby Nugent, DMD

“A genuine smile comes from the heart, but a healthy smile needs good dental care.”

My Mission

“My mission is to educate patients to understand the importance of dental care and to teach them the best home practices for continued oral health.”

Education & Continuing Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine, With Distinction  
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry – Lexington, Kentucky

Bachelor of Science
University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

Life & Hobbies

Raised on a farm in Winchester, Kentucky, Dr. Nugent enjoys being outside, spending time on the water, looking at the planets through her telescope, and, most of all, spending time with family and friends.