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The Dentist Desert Shores Trusts — Minutes from the Lakes
Concierge-level dentistry for the waterfront community, delivered the way discerning patients expect: one person at a time, with our full attention. Welcome to Summerlin Dental Solutions.
 Summerlin Dental Solutions office serving Desert Shores Las Vegas |
Summerlin Dental Solutions — a short drive from the lakes of Desert Shores.
Desert Shores holds a singular place in the northwest valley. It is the only master-planned community in Las Vegas designed around four interconnected lakes — Lake Jacqueline, Lake Sarah, Lake Madeira, and the harbor at Lake Madonna — where sailboats, paddleboards, and the members-only Desert Shores Beach Club define daily life. Behind the gates and along the shoreline, homes range from the high six figures into the multi-millions, and the people who live here share a quiet, consistent trait: they expect things to be done properly, and they notice when they are not.
The same discernment that led you to a home on the water deserves to extend to the people you trust with your health. A beautiful, healthy smile is not a luxury for residents of this community — it is part of how you present yourself, how you feel across a dinner table at the Beach Club, and how confidently you move through a life you have worked hard to build. Our practice was designed for exactly that standard.
We are not on the lake, but we are close enough to feel like your neighborhood dentist. From most Desert Shores addresses, you can reach us in roughly the time it takes to drive to the grocery store. That proximity, paired with an unhurried, single-patient approach, is why so many families along Lake Jacqueline and Lake Sarah have made us their dental home. Meet the practice.
There is a particular rhythm to life out here — morning walks along the waterfront paths, weekends on the water, the easy social calendar that comes with a tight-knit lakeside community. It is a lifestyle that rewards looking and feeling your best, and dentistry plays a quieter role in that than most people realize. A confident smile, fresh breath, comfortable chewing, the absence of nagging discomfort: these are the small foundations of moving through your days with ease. We see our job as protecting them.
A Different Standard: One Patient at a Time
Walk into a typical high-volume dental office and you can feel it immediately — the double-booked chairs, the assistant juggling three rooms, the hygienist watching the clock. Care delivered that way is care delivered in fragments. We made a deliberate decision to practice differently.
At Summerlin Dental Solutions, your appointment is yours. When you are in our chair, the doctor and team are focused on you and only you — not stepping out to manage another patient mid-procedure, not rushing a diagnosis to stay on a packed schedule. We believe the people of Desert Shores can tell the difference between being processed and being cared for, and we have built our entire day around the latter.
This single-patient model changes everything downstream. It means we have time to explain findings on the screen rather than reciting jargon over your shoulder. It means treatment is planned around what is genuinely best for your long-term health, not around throughput. And it means the quiet, calm environment many of our patients describe as “unexpectedly relaxing” is by design — the natural result of a practice that simply refuses to overbook.
It also produces better dentistry. When a clinician is not mentally tracking three other chairs, the work is more careful, the margins more precise, the conversation more complete. Subtle findings — an early crack, the first signs of gum recession, a filling beginning to fail — get noticed and addressed before they become expensive problems. Attention is not a luxury add-on to good care; for our money, it is the engine of it.
“The difference is undivided attention. We would rather see fewer patients exceptionally well than many patients adequately.” |
Why Desert Shores Residents Choose Us
Choosing a dentist is, at its heart, a decision about trust. The residents who find us tend to be informed, deliberate, and comfortable asking hard questions — and they tend to stay for years. A few reasons come up again and again:
If you have been quietly tolerating a dentist who runs late, churns through rooms, or never quite answers your questions, the contrast here is immediate. Request an appointment and feel it for yourself.
Doctor reviewing imaging one-on-one with a patient on a chairside monitor Dentist reviewing dental imaging with a Desert Shores patient at Summerlin Dental Solutions |
Findings explained on screen, in plain language — with your full appointment dedicated to you.
Advanced Technology, Used With Judgment
Technology in dentistry is only valuable when it improves diagnosis, comfort, or precision — not when it is a marketing badge. Our investment in modern systems is guided by that test. Educated patients appreciate understanding the tools behind their care, so here is what we use and, just as importantly, why it matters to you.
3D Cone-Beam CT Imaging (CBCT)
Conventional X-rays flatten a three-dimensional jaw into a two-dimensional shadow. Cone-beam CT produces a true 3D model of bone, nerves, sinuses, and roots. For implant planning in particular, this is the difference between guesswork and millimeter-level precision — we can place implants exactly where bone density and anatomy allow, safely away from critical structures.
Digital Intraoral Scanning
The traditional impression — a tray of putty and an uncomfortable wait — is largely obsolete here. A small wand captures a precise digital model of your teeth in minutes. It is more comfortable, dramatically more accurate, and it lets us show you exactly what we see on a large screen, side by side, so your treatment is a conversation rather than a verdict.
Low-Dose Digital Radiography
Digital sensors reduce radiation exposure substantially compared with older film systems while producing instantly viewable, high-resolution images. For a community that asks thoughtful questions about safety, this matters — and it is consistent with the imaging guidance published by the American Dental Association.
Same-Day Restorative Technology
Where appropriate, digital design and milling allow certain crowns and restorations to be completed in a single visit — no temporary, no second trip across town, no weeks of waiting. For busy professionals, the time saved is significant, and the fit and esthetics are excellent.
Intraoral Cameras and a Fully Digital Workflow
A pen-sized intraoral camera lets you see what we see — a hairline fracture, a worn margin, early decay — magnified on screen in real time. Paired with our digital records, this turns the exam into something transparent rather than mysterious. You are not asked to take our word for it; you are shown the evidence and walked through what it means. For patients who like to understand the “why” behind every recommendation, this is often the single most appreciated part of a visit.
Soft-Tissue Laser Dentistry
For select periodontal and soft-tissue procedures, laser technology can mean less bleeding, reduced post-operative discomfort, and faster healing than traditional methods. We use it where the clinical evidence supports a better patient experience.
A note on judgment: we choose the simplest effective approach for your situation. Advanced tools are a means to better outcomes, never a reason to over-treat. |
Credentials and Clinical Expertise
The practice is led by Dr. Marianne Cohan, DDS, whose approach blends meticulous clinical standards with the kind of patient communication that informed families value. Our team pursues ongoing continuing education so that the techniques and materials we offer reflect current best practices rather than what we learned a decade ago.
Dentistry advances quickly — in adhesives, in implant surfaces, in digital workflow, in the understanding of how oral health connects to systemic health. Staying genuinely current requires deliberate effort, and we make it. The result is care that is both modern and grounded in long-established principles of conservative, biologically respectful treatment.
Just as important as formal credentials is a philosophy of care. We practice biologically respectful, conservative dentistry: preserve healthy tooth structure wherever possible, intervene only when there is a clear clinical reason, and choose materials and techniques with strong long-term track records. For a community that thinks carefully about every significant decision, that disciplined, no-gimmicks posture tends to resonate. We treat your mouth the way we would want a specialist to treat ours — thoroughly, honestly, and without unnecessary intervention.
Dr. Marianne Cohan, DDS
Awards and Recognition
Recognition is meaningful only when it reflects the day-to-day experience of real patients. We are proud of the acknowledgment our work has earned and, more than any plaque, of the loyalty of the families who refer their neighbors to us.
We would rather list three honors we can stand behind than a dozen we cannot. Please replace the brackets above with only those you can substantiate — accuracy is part of the trust this page is meant to build.
Built Around This Community
A neighborhood dental practice should feel like part of the neighborhood. Many of the people in our chairs are Desert Shores residents, their friends, and their families — referrals from one household to the next are how this practice has grown. That gives us a real understanding of what this community values: privacy, professionalism, a high standard of finish, and an aversion to being sold to. We have built around those expectations rather than against them.
We also recognize the practical realities of life here. Many of our patients run businesses, keep demanding professional schedules, or are enjoying an active retirement and have no intention of spending it in waiting rooms. So we protect your time aggressively: appointments start when they are supposed to, visits are efficient without being rushed, and — wherever the technology allows — we consolidate work into fewer trips. Being only minutes from the lakes is what makes that level of convenience possible in the first place.
And because so many of our relationships span years, we get to practice the kind of preventive, longitudinal care that genuinely protects teeth for a lifetime. We know your history, your habits, your sensitivities, and your goals. That continuity is quietly one of the most valuable things a dental practice can offer, and it is nearly impossible to deliver in a high-churn office.
Comprehensive Care for Every Stage of Life
From a teenager’s first orthodontic consultation to a complete restorative plan for a retiree, our patients can have nearly all of their needs met under one roof — a real convenience when the alternative is being referred across the valley. A few areas where Desert Shores residents most often turn to us:
Dental Implants
Implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, and our 3D-guided approach makes placement precise and predictable. The result looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth — with no compromise to the teeth around it. Explore our dental implants services, or read more about the broader field from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Beyond appearance, implants protect what you cannot see: the jawbone. A missing tooth allows the surrounding bone to gradually resorb, which over time alters the shape of the face and the stability of neighboring teeth. An implant integrates with the bone and helps preserve it, which is why it is considered the most biologically sound long-term tooth replacement available. Our 3D-guided planning is precisely what makes the procedure as predictable and minimally invasive as it is today.
Invisalign Clear Aligners
For adults who want straighter teeth without the look of traditional braces, Invisalign offers a discreet, removable, and comfortable path — ideal for professionals and anyone who would rather not announce their orthodontics to the world. Learn how the system works at Invisalign.com.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, veneers, bonding, and full smile design — our cosmetic dentistry is rooted in restraint and natural-looking results, never the uniform, artificial look of an overdone smile. We design to your face, not to a template.
A cosmetic consultation here begins with listening. What bothers you, and what do you actually want to change? We use digital imaging to preview options, discuss the trade-offs of each, and recommend the most conservative path that achieves the result you are after. Sometimes that is a simple whitening and a single bonded edge; sometimes it is a comprehensive smile design. Either way, the goal is a smile that looks unmistakably like yours — only its best version.
Periodontal (Gum) Health
Healthy teeth depend on a healthy foundation. Gum disease is common, often painless in its early stages, and increasingly linked in the research to broader systemic health. We screen carefully at every visit, intervene early, and use conservative, evidence-based periodontal therapy — including laser-assisted treatment where appropriate — to keep small problems from quietly becoming serious ones.
Emergency Dentistry
A cracked tooth or sudden pain does not wait for business hours. Our emergency dental care prioritizes getting you seen quickly and comfortably — a real reassurance when you are minutes away rather than across town.
Preventive and General Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, fillings, and the steady, unglamorous work that keeps small issues from becoming large ones. For trustworthy general oral-health guidance between visits, the ADA’s MouthHealthy resource is excellent.
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Comprehensive care, delivered in a calm, modern setting.
The Patient Experience
Everything about a visit is intended to feel considered. From the moment you arrive, the pace is unhurried. You are greeted by name. Your time is not double-booked against someone else’s. The clinical conversation happens with you, looking at the same screen, until your questions are actually answered.
For patients who experience dental anxiety — and many otherwise unflappable people do — this calm, single-focus environment is often transformative. Without the noise and pressure of a high-volume office, appointments become something closer to manageable, even pleasant. We pace things to your comfort, explain each step before it happens, and never make you feel like an item on a conveyor belt.
It is, in short, the experience we would want for our own families: thorough, honest, unrushed, and respectful of both your time and your intelligence.
Small details reinforce the larger philosophy. We try to run on time, so your day is not held hostage to ours. We follow up after significant procedures to make sure you are healing comfortably. We keep our explanations free of pressure and full of substance, because we would rather you understand your mouth than simply defer to us. None of this is complicated — it is simply what care looks like when a practice decides that the patient in the chair is the only priority that matters in that moment.
Minutes from the Lakes: Easy Access from Desert Shores
Convenience matters more than people admit. A dentist who is a quick drive away is a dentist you actually visit on schedule — and consistent preventive care is the single best predictor of a lifetime of good oral health. From the shores of Lake Jacqueline and Lake Sarah, from the homes near the Desert Shores Beach Club, and from the surrounding northwest neighborhoods, reaching us is genuinely simple.
That short distance is part of why routine cleanings, follow-ups, and the occasional emergency stay low-stress for our Desert Shores patients. No cross-valley expedition, no losing half a day to a checkup. Just a brief, familiar drive to a practice that knows you.
Proximity matters most precisely when things go wrong. A cracked tooth on a Saturday or sudden swelling before a trip is far less daunting when help is only minutes away rather than a stressful drive across the valley. Our Desert Shores patients tell us that knowing we are close — and that we hold time for emergencies — is its own kind of peace of mind, the same reassurance you would want from any trusted professional you rely on.
Visiting from Desert Shores? Call us at (702) 341-9160 or request an appointment online. We will confirm directions and find a time that fits your schedule. |
About 10 minutes. Take Lake Mead Blvd west to Rampart Blvd, then head south. Or take Cheyenne Ave to Rampart. Our office is at 851 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 230.
Yes. We treat patients of all ages, from young children through seniors. Desert Shores families often schedule multiple family members on the same day with back-to-back appointments to minimize trips.
Dr. Cohan has 31+ years of experience with anxious young patients. We use a gentle, explain-before-we-do approach. Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is available for children who need extra relaxation, and our one-patient-at-a-time model means the office is calm and quiet.
Yes. Professional whitening dramatically outperforms store-bought strips and trays. We can brighten your smile several shades in a single visit.
Dental bonding is a quick, affordable cosmetic procedure that repairs chips, closes small gaps, and reshapes teeth using tooth-colored composite resin. It can often be completed in a single visit in under an hour. It is an excellent option for minor improvements.
Yes. We accept most PPO dental insurance plans. Our team verifies your benefits and provides a cost breakdown before any treatment. CareCredit 0% interest financing is also available.
Our office is located at 851 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 230. We recommend checking the RTC transit system for the most current bus routes serving the Rampart Blvd corridor.
We recommend twice-yearly exams and cleanings for most patients. Children, patients with gum disease, or those with certain risk factors may benefit from more frequent visits. We will customize a schedule for each family member.
Yes. Dental sealants protect the chewing surfaces of back teeth where most childhood cavities form, and fluoride treatments strengthen developing enamel. Both are quick, painless, and highly effective.
Yes. Call +1(702) 341-9160 immediately for toothaches, broken teeth, or dental trauma. We provide same-day emergency appointments to get you out of pain as quickly as possible.
One patient at a time (no double-booking), 3D CBCT imaging (not found at most general offices), AI-assisted diagnostics, and 19 Best of Las Vegas awards. Our patients tell us the 10-minute drive is well worth the difference in quality and attention.
Yes. If you are interested in improving the appearance of your smile, schedule a consultation with Dr. Cohan. She will evaluate your teeth, discuss your goals, and present options ranging from simple bonding to comprehensive makeovers.
Yes. Tooth sensitivity can have multiple causes including enamel erosion, gum recession, cracked teeth, or decay. Dr. Cohan will diagnose the underlying cause and recommend appropriate treatment, which may include desensitizing agents, fluoride treatments, bonding, or other solutions.
Yes. Digital X-rays produce up to 80% less radiation than traditional film X-rays. Our office uses exclusively digital imaging, including 3D CBCT when clinically indicated.
Yes. Custom-fitted nightguards protect your teeth from the damage caused by grinding (bruxism) while you sleep. They are far more effective and comfortable than store-bought options.
Dr. Cohan offers Invisalign for adults and Invisalign Teen for eligible adolescents. A consultation will determine if clear aligners are the right solution for your alignment needs.
A comprehensive oral exam, digital X-rays, 3D CBCT scan when clinically needed, oral cancer screening, gum health assessment, and a detailed discussion of findings and recommended treatment.
Yes. Our building at 851 S. Rampart Blvd. has a large, free parking lot directly adjacent. No meters or garages.
Yes. The Lakes and Desert Shores are neighboring communities, and both are approximately 10 minutes from our office via Rampart Blvd.
Call +1(702) 341-9160, fill out our online new patient forms, or request a virtual consultation. Desert Shores to our office is about 10 minutes.
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