Meet the Team
Raised in the vibrant city of New York, Dr. Vivienne Zhang has been practicing over a decade in the Midwest after completing her professional training. After successfully establishing and operating two private dental practices in Madison Wisconsin, she created Dental Studio of Pine Lake to meet the needs of patients in her new community. Leading with compassion and empathy, she is dedicated to providing individualized care while fostering relationships of open communication and trust.
She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from St. John’s University and later earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with Omicron Kappa Upsilon honors from New York University College of Dentistry. Continuing her education, she also completed a comprehensive General Dentistry Residency in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Zhang has honed her skills over the past decade by completing some of the most prestigious continuing education programs in the U.S. such as the Kois Center and the Misch Implant Institute. She specializes in restorative dentistry, natural cosmetic design, and implant dentistry. Practicing evidence-based dentistry, she provides comprehensive care with an infectious laugh and warm personality that makes patients feel comfortable and at ease.
She cherishes time with her family and her beloved puppy, Benji. Whether traveling to new destinations or enjoying the simple moments of everyday life, she loves making lasting memories with family and friends. Exploring different cuisines and meeting new people are some of her greatest joys. Thrilled to be part of this community, she looks forward to making a positive impact and serving others with care and dedication.
Originally from a small farming town in central Indiana, Dr. Shane Harmon has spent his professional career in Northwest Indiana looking for a practice that can provide both the level of care and relaxing, down to earth atmosphere he believes patients deserve. With Dr. Vivienne Zhang, he created Dental Studio of Pine Lake with a calming, warm atmosphere where each patient’s unique needs are listened to and met with the highest standard of care.
Dr. Harmon attended Wabash College, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, on full academic scholarship where he graduated with his Bachelor of Arts Degree. From there, he attended Indiana University School of Dentistry, earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Since graduation, he has completed hundreds of additional hours of continuing education with a focus on oral surgery, dental implants, full mouth cosmetic rehabilitation, and wisdom teeth extraction.
Always working to enhance his skills, Dr. Harmon graduated from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Maxicourse and completed the prestigious Misch Implant Institute curriculum. He is in the process of finishing his studies at the Kois Center focusing on comprehensive evidence-based education. Due to his educational achievements, he was awarded Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry, which is only earned by 5% of dentists. He is working towards one of the highest distinctions, Mastership with the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Harmon loves spending family time with his kids, Maddoc and Cora, his wife, Dr. Zhang, and their two dogs Kona and Benji. You might see him out running, cycling, or training for his next adventure. He has completed hundreds of races and events including multiple marathons, Ironman triathlons, bicycle races, and most recently a 50-mile ultra-marathon. Along with training, he enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, traveling, and trying new foods.
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