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Biography
Dr. Shuman is the President of Pride Institute, a renowned practice management institute and is personally known for his expertise in internet strategy, strategic relations, emerging technologies, digital marketing methods, and operational practice management. He is a member of the Key Opinion Leader Board at DENTSPLY GAC. He is the Chairman of the Sesame Communications Technology Advisory Board and a member of the Clinical Advisory Boards and Editorial Boards at leading dental publications. He is the only dentist who has been selected both as a “Top CE Leader in Dentistry” and a “Leader in Dental Consulting” by Dentistry Today magazine.
Dr. Shuman created the Pride “Best of Class” Awards, a nonprofit initiative that selects annually the industry’s most important technologies, presented each year at the ADA Annual Session at the ADA Pride Institute Technology Expo. The initiative has resulted in a first time cooperation between the major journals including Dental Products Report and Dental Economics.
Dr. Shuman is recognized as an outstanding educator and has lectured extensively in several countries, including every major meeting in the US. He has been selected for eleven years as “One of the Top CE Leaders in Dentistry” in Dentistry Today magazine. Additionally, Dr. Shuman has written articles and whitepapers in every major dental publication.
He owned a 10-doctor private group practice where he specialized in Adult Orthodontics. He received his DMD degree and his Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Orthodontics from the Henry M. Goldman Boston University School of Dental Medicine. Giving back to the community, Dr. Shuman recreated the mission of the Walt Disney 25th Anniversary Tour by implementing a two day extravaganza for the underprivileged and hospitalized youth community in New England, and received Walt Disney’s most prestigious honor for “creating a new direction of purpose for their company.”
Industry Expertise (3)
Medical Equipment / Supplies / Distribution
Medical/Dental Practice
Management Consulting
Areas of Expertise (3)
Dental
Social Media
SEO
Education (2)
Boston University School of Dental Medicine: DMD 1980
Boston University School of Dental Medicine: CAGS, Orthodontics 1982
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Event Appearances (19)
Defining Return on Investment: Making Every Technology Purchase Count
JADA Live: Dentistry in the Digital Age Chicago, IL
2012-09-21
"Best in Class" Keynote
Pride Institute "Best of Class" Technology Expo at the ADA Annual Session San Francisco, CA
2012-09-18
Clear Aligner Certification
Dentsply GAC MTM Clear Aligner Certification Quebec City, Quebec
2012-02-04
Integrating Sleep into Today's Dental Practice
Benco National Sales Meeting Dallas, TX
2012-03-16
Clear Aligner Certification
Dentsply GAC MTM Clear Aligner Certification Toronto, Ontario
2012-06-22
Future Proof Your Practice
Future Proof Your Practice Pittsburgh, PA
2012-09-07
Future Proof Your Practice
Future Proof Your Practice San Francisco, CA
2012-09-14
Making Every Technology Purchase Count
Journal of the American Dental Association LIVE Chicago, IL
2012-09-21
Clear Aligner Certification
Dentsply GAC MTM Clear Aligner Certification Montreal, Quebec
2012-09-28
Future Proof Your Practice
Future Proof Your Practice Boston, MA
2012-10-05
Future Proof Your Practice
Future Proof Your Practice Philadelphia, PA
2012-10-12
The Social Media Rules of Engagement: Connecting with Past Present and Prospective Patients
American Dental Association Annual Session San Francisco, CA
2012-10-19
Internet Marketing: Opening the door to Increased Revenue Through New Patient Acquisition and Retention
American Dental Association Annual Session San Francisco, CA
2012-10-20
Clear Aligner Certification
Dentsply GAC MTM Clear Aligner Certification Ottawa, Ontario
2012-10-24
The Four Management Challenges of the New Orthodontist
91st Northeast Society of Orthodontists Annual Meeting New York, NY
2012-11-10
Future Proof Your Practice
Future Proof Your Practice Indianapolis, IN
2012-11-16
Social Media: Rules of Engagement and Integrating Sleep into Today’s Dental Practice
Benco Open House 2013 Pittsburgh, PA
2013-03-01
Future Proof your Practice
Future Proof your Practice St. Louis, MO
2013-04-05
Future Proof your Practice
Future Proof your Practice Los Angeles, CA
2013-05-31
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The Four Management Challenges of the New Orthodontist
When opening a new practice, there can be unseen obstacles that you might have to deal with. This presentation covers a spectrum of problems and solutions many orthodontists must face when opening a new practice.
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