Hello!
I am Dr. Shelly Taylor, and I was born and raised in Sunny South Florida. When I was a child, I created a temporary crown for my baby doll using cornstarch and water. From that point on, my love for dentistry never faded.
I earned my Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Medicine degrees from the University of Florida in 2011 and 2015 respectively. Following dental school, I obtained an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate. I served as a dental director at Federally Qualified Health Centers in both Florida and Massachusetts, and my leadership decisions are guided by the principles of eliminating racial disparities and oral health inequities. I value volunteerism and have taken an active role in developing programs to educate patients on the importance of oral health and the connection between oral and overall health. In 2021, I completed a Master’s in Public Health degree and Joseph L. Henry Oral Health Fellowship in Minority Health Policy at Harvard University T. H. Chan School of Public Health.
I am excited to combine my passion for both public health and periodontics as a resident at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Periodontology Program.
I hope to chronicle my career journey and shed some light on how dentistry plays a huge role in our daily lives.