Dr. Christine Coughlin
Dr. Christine Coughlin is from Los Angeles, where she attended the all-girls Catholic college-preparatory school, Marymount High School, a historical monument established in 1923, known for a rich history in empowering young women to become ethical leaders who dedicate their lives to service. During her time at Marymount, Dr. Christine participated in many amazing community outreach opportunities, where she discovered a deep passion for making a difference in the world by loving and serving others.
…a deep passion for making a difference in the world by loving and serving others…
Dr. Christine always had many passions and interests. She excelled in Art and received the Art Studies Award from the Bank of America Foundation. She played the piano from age four and competed up to age 17. Dr. Christine also played point guard as captain for Marymount’s Basketball team. She always invested in her teammates and encouraged them to play their hearts out together.
Dr. Christine graduated Magna Cum Laude from Marymount and went on to Westmont Liberal Arts College in Santa Barbara on a scholastic scholarship and was on the Dean’s List every semester. She graduated with honors Pre-Dental Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in English and a background in Studio Art.
That summer, Dr. Christine went on a mission trip with International Service Learning, a global volunteer program, where she helped raise funds and provide essential Medical and Dental care to the underserved villages of Nicaragua and Costa Rica. She fell in love with the precious villagers, who were full of joy and gratitude for the little our team was able to offer for such a great need.
This powerful experience touched her heart deeply, and she found her purpose: to give love and hope to others. And she knew Dentistry was the right path for her.
Dr. Christine went on to the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, where she met her husband, Nathan, and they have been inseparable since. They both received their Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees, got married, and got their first home and puppy (Sophie). Dr. Nathan continued his studies in the Orthodontic Specialty at USC. After he graduated, the two moved to Dallas to follow their dream of opening a Dental & Orthodontics practice together. Dr. Christine loves pouring into her team and her patients and wants more than anything to help them thrive.
During her free time, Dr. Christine loves spending time with the ladies of the Dallas Beloved Women’s Ministry, which serves previously incarcerated women, playing Pickleball with her husband and The Dinkers (their Pickleball group), and cooking healthy meals for her family while hanging out with their sweet golden retrievers, Lola & Sophie.
Dr. Nathan Coughlin
Dr. Nathan is from a small town in Alberta, Canada, where it snows almost half of the year, and the remaining months are taken over by mosquitoes.
But he would never trade in the gift of growing up with lifelong friends in a close community of genuine, good people…
From childhood, Dr. Nathan was a gifted scholar, a talented athlete, and a strong leader. He was MVP and captain of the Men’s Basketball Team at the University of Alberta and Grant MacEwan College and was named Two-time Academic All-Canadian, one of the highest awards a university athlete can receive.
After graduating with honors, he attended the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, where he met his wife, Christine. There, he continued to achieve academic success and scored in the top four percent in the nation on the Dental Board Exam, making him a top candidate for Orthodontic Speciality.
While at USC, Dr. Nathan served in third-world countries like Honduras, where he and his dental team provided dental care to underprivileged communities. He also co-founded the Student Professionalism and Ethics Club at USC, where students are provided a platform to discuss ways to improve the ethics and professionalism in Dentistry.
… his joy and enthusiasm are contagious to his team and patients alike…
Dr. Nathan graduated from USC Dental School with honors and was presented the Outstanding Orthodontic Achievement Award and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Award for outstanding academic achievement. He then married Christine, the love of his life.
Dr. Nathan then continued at USC to pursue his dream of becoming an Orthodontic Specialist. There, he also obtained his Master in Science by researching the latest Orthodontic innovations. Dr. Nathan was chosen by his Orthodontic program to represent USC Orthodontics and travel to Japan and Brazil to connect with and share ideas with his international peers.
After finishing his Orthodontic studies, Dr. Nathan continued rigorous training to become a Diplomate of Orthodontics, an honor obtained by only a few select Orthodontists in the country. His tenacious work ethic allows him to deliver amazing results for his patients, and his joy and enthusiasm are contagious to his team and patients alike.
During his free time, Dr. Nathan enjoys learning and discovering new interests, having great conversations over a delicious meal, and never missing an opportunity to visit his dear family and hometown friends in Canada.
Dr. Shen
Dr. Shenouda Abdelshahed obtained a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from Cairo University in Egypt in 2012. He moved to the USA and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham School of Dentistry in 2021.
Dr. Shen is fully committed to his patients’ smiles, and that means keeping his mind and skills sharp! It is his firm belief that to be the best in the dental industry, you must take a lifelong approach to learning and education.
He believes that he can make a difference in patients’ lives by offering the patient an opportunity to be active in their treatment decision process, educating them as to how they can maintain a healthy smile for life, and help patients have not only a healthy mouth but a healthy body.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Shen enjoys spending time with his wife Tina; in their free time, they love traveling and hiking. make each day great, something specific I am grateful for, a daily affirmation, and three amazing things that happened! It really helps set the tone for the rest of my day, and promotes positive thinking.
Dr. Raamis Hirani
Dr. Hirani is an orthodontic specialist who takes pride in providing evidence-based care in a fun and comfortable environment. Dr. Hirani was drawn to orthodontics because he loves seeing the confidence a new smile instills in his patients. He believes that orthodontics is an art, and his goal is to help his patients achieve a smile that is esthetic, functional, and stable.
Raised in Oklahoma City, Dr. Hirani attended the University of Oklahoma for undergrad where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. Dr. Hirani then moved to Dallas to attend the Texas A&M College of Dentistry where he graduated amongst the top of his class. Dr. Hirani pursued his Master of Science in Dentistry and Certificate in Orthodontics at Saint Louis University – one of the oldest and most recognized programs in the country.
In his spare time, Dr. Hirani enjoys traveling, hiking, and trying new restaurants – he hopes to visit all 50 states before he’s 50. Dr. Hirani is also an avid sports fan and can be found cheering on his Sooners on Saturdays (Boomer!).
