Dr. Bryan A. Shumaker, DDS

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Get to know General and Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Bryan A. Shumaker, who serves patients in Colts Neck, New Jersey.

Dr. Shumaker is a general & cosmetic dentist who is currently serving patients’ dental needs at his private dental practice in Colts Neck, New Jersey. “What makes our dental practice different? It starts with 30 years of serving the residents of Colts Neck and the greater Monmouth County area with the highest quality preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry,” as stated on their website. 

As an expert in his field, Dr. Shumaker has earned the trust of the dentist-shy patient, the gratitude of those who want the most advanced care close to home, and the referrals of specialists who seek the best cosmetic and restorative dental treatment for their patients. He has also earned prestigious honors, such as the American Academy of Oral Pathology Award, and has been voted as one of the “Best Dentists in America” by the Guide to America’s Top Dentists.

Throughout his academic career, he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in Columbus, Ohio. To build on his experience, he continues to attend continuing education courses at some of the highest-ranked dental programs in the country. He is one of the few dentists in the region to have hands-on training, which includes a mini-residency in implant prosthodontics at the Mid-Atlantic Center for Advanced Dental Study, cosmetic continuum courses 1 and 2 at Louisiana State University, as well as advanced occlusion courses for temporomandibular disorders at the Eubank Teaching Institute. 

In his professional experience, Dr. Shumaker is a former Assistant Clinical Professor at New York University’s College of Dentistry and the former Chairman of Dentistry at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, New Jersey. He serves as a Senior Clinical Consultant for The Dental Advisor, which is a research organization that evaluates dental products and equipment.

To further advance his efforts, he remains a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association, the Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. As a general and cosmetic dentist, Dr. Shumaker has the skills needed to complete an array of procedures that are both simple or complex in nature. His success comes largely from his belief in a “health-centered” model of treatment, encouraging patients to address dental problems in their early stages. This often results in better outcomes and a less expensive cost in the long run.

Attributing his success to his ability to relate to his patients, as well as his gentle and caring approach to dentistry, Dr. Shumaker enjoys sailing, biking, and photography when he is not working.

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Bryan A. Shumaker, DDS, is a Leading General, Cosmetic, and Restorative Dentist with a Private Practice in Colts Neck, New Jersey 

Bryan A. Shumaker, DDS, is a well-versed general, cosmetic, and restorative dentist who diagnoses and treats patients at his private practice Colts Neck, New Jersey, which he established in 1981. Furthermore, he is a senior clinical consultant for The Dental Advisor, a research organization that evaluates dental products and equipment. As a dentist, he has dedicated training and unique experience specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. Dr. Shumaker has an impressive professional journey that spans thirty-nine years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, preventative care services, and periodontics. Prior to his current endeavors, he served as Assistant Clinical Professor at the New York University College of Dentistry in New York, New York, and Chair of Dentistry at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, New Jersey. Throughout his many years of experience, Dr. Shumaker has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of his practice, as evidenced by his sterling record, and ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of his work. For more information about Bryan A. Shumaker, DDS, please visit http://www.drshumaker.com/. 

Bryan A. Shumaker, DDS, attended the Ohio State University College of Dentistry in Columbus, Ohio, and was awarded his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and induction into Alpha Omega Dental Honor Fraternity in 1979. He then completed a mini-residency focused on implant prosthodontics at the prestigious Mid-Atlantic Center for Advanced Dental Study in Chesapeake, Virginia, followed by Advanced Occlusion courses for Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) at the Eubank Teaching Institute, and Cosmetic Continuum courses 1 and 2 at Louisiana State University. Dr. Shumaker remains at the forefront of his challenging specialty via memberships and affiliations with prestigious professional societies and associations, such as the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the New Jersey Dental Association, and the Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society. For more information about Dr. Bryan A. Shumaker, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/8132616-Bryan-Shumaker-Colts-Neck-New-Jersey-07722. 

In addition to his medical degree, Dr. Shumaker holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology acquired at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, in 1974. He was honored as one of Monmouth County’s Top Dentists by Monmouth Health & Life Magazine (2017), received an American Academy of Oral Pathology Award, and was listed in a Guide to America's Dentists by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. He feels that his success is attributable primarily to his ability to relate to his patients and his gentle and caring approach to dentistry and dedicates his spare time to sailing, biking and photography. For more information about Dr. Bryan A. Shumaker, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-shumaker-504a1419/. 
 

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