Dr. Shelley Gallegos discovered her passion for dentistry early in life when she was first introduced to the field by a family friend who was a dentist. She began working part-time as a dental assistant and continued in that role for over 20 years, gaining extensive hands-on experience and a deep appreciation for patient care.

Driven to advance her career, she returned to school to complete her Bachelor’s degree and was later accepted into the University of Michigan School of Dentistry—Go Blue! After earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, Dr. Gallegos followed her love of sunshine and the mountains to the Southwest, ultimately settling in Sun City, where she continues to provide compassionate, high-quality dental care to her community.