Shane Lu, DDS, Lexington Dentist

Background and Credentials

Dr. Shane Lu grew up right outside of Atlanta, GA. After shadowing his childhood dentist growing up, Dr. Lu knew that he wanted pursue dentistry to help others achieve healthy and beautiful smiles. He believes in establishing lasting patient relationships and providing high quality and comfortable dental care for his patients. Dr. Lu takes pride in keeping updated on the latest dental research, technology, and techniques in order to deliver excellent clinical care. In 2019, Dr. Lu received the Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), a distinction held by only 6% of general dentists in the U.S. He believes in educating his patients on how to maintain a healthy smile. He is involved in many community volunteer events across the state of North Carolina including Missions of Mercy, and the Ada Jenkins Center. In his free time, Dr. Lu enjoys spending time with his wife Vaneska and their 3 adorable Corgis (Dax, Mochi, and Biscuit), traveling, reading, and cheering on his hometown Atlanta sports teams.

Bachelor's of Science from Emory University (Atlanta, GA): Phi Beta Kappa
Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (Baltimore, MD): Honors
Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate from East Carolina School of Dentistry (Greenville, NC)

Professional Affiliations

American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
North Carolina Dental Society
Greater Charlotte Study Group
SPEAR Education