Stephen K. Shuman, DDS, MS
Associate Professor, Department of Primary Dental Care
Contact Info
Associate Professor, Department of Primary Dental Care
Oral Health Services for Older Adults Graduate Program
Faculty Fellow, University of Minnesota Minnesota Area Geriatric Education Center, 1989-1990
DDS, Temple University, 1978-1982
MS, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry (Oral Health Services for Older Adults Program), 1987-1989
University of Pennsylvania, 1973-1977
Summary
Dr. Steve Shuman received his dental degree from Temple University in 1982 and completed his Fellowship and MS degree in Geriatric Dentistry at the University of Minnesota in 1989. He then joined the University of Minnesota faculty and is now Director of the Oral Health Services for Older Adults Program, as well as serving as the dental school’s Director of Graduate Education and Director of Graduate Studies for the MS-Dentistry Program in the University’s Graduate School. He also serves as Dental Director of the Walker Methodist Dental Clinic at Walker Methodist Health Center in Minneapolis, where he teaches geriatrics and maintains his clinical practice. His scholarly work has focused on oral health in long-term care, utilization of geriatric dental services, ethical and legal issues in special patient populations, and medical issues affecting the dental care of older adults. Dr. Shuman served on the Board of Directors of the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry for 10 years and was President of that organization from 1998-99. He has been active with the Minnesota Dental Association and currently serves as Chair of its Barriers to Care Committee, as well as Chair of the Oral Health Workgroup for the Gerontological Society of America. His teaching and clinical programs have been recognized nationally as well as at the state and local levels, including the American Dental Association’s national Geriatric Oral Health Award and the 2016 Innovation Award from LeadingAge, the national association of over 6000 non-profits representing the entire field of aging services.
Awards & Recognition
2017 - Century Club Professor of the Year, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry 2016 - National Innovation Award LeadingAge National For “Walker Methodist Dental Clinic” 2010 - Paper of the Year (Clinical Research), Univ. of Minnesota School of Dentistry, for: Chen X, Shuman SK, Hodges JS, et al. Patterns of tooth loss in older adults with and without dementia: a retrospective study based on a Minnesota cohort. J Am Geriatr Soc, 58(12):2300-7. 2007 - Innovation of the Year Award Minnesota Health & Housing Alliance for “Walker Dental Clinic” 1995 - Geriatric Oral Health Care Award - American Dental Association, for "The Wilder Senior Dental Program-Linking Community Service for Education" 1994 - Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society, Faculty Member 1987 - Achievement Award, National Association of Counties, Washington, D.C., "Dental Care to Underserved Groups in Peoria County, IL"
Research
Research Summary/Interests
My early scholarly work and publications focused on the impact of the growing number of older adult consumers of dental care on dental practice economics and practice productivity. The economic analyses and perspectives employed in these studies continue to inform my work in care delivery models for older adults given the growing importance of cost-efficiency in health care. An additional area of research, scholarship and program development has been devoted to oral health in the long-term care environment, specifically including care delivery systems and ethical and legal issues. More recent research conducted at our community dental clinics has focused on clinical issues and treatment outcomes for geriatric conditions that complicate treatment planning and care delivery, such as dementia and end of life trajectories. Two recently funded projects by NIH and CDC in collaboration with ASTER Labs, Shoreview, MN are focused on the development of new technology to support disabled older adults and their caregivers in maintaining oral health and function.
Research Funding Grants
| 2016- 2017 | Automated Dental Care Device for Persons with Oral Hygiene Disabilities | CDC and ASTER Labs, Shoreview, MN (1R43CE002849-01) | $34,916 | PI-U of MN |
| 2016- 2017 | Miniature Passive Device for Locating Lost Dentures in Care Facilities | NIH/NIDCR and ASTER Labs, Shoreview, MN (1R43DE026377-01) | $24,832 | PI-U of MN |
| 2015- 2016 | Walker Dental Clinic Phase 2 Expansion Capital Grant | Otto Bremer Trust, St. Paul | $75,000 | Project Director |
| 2015- 2016 | Walker Dental Clinic Phase 2 Expansion Program Grant | Otto Bremer Trust, St. Paul | $75,000 | Project Director |
| 2014-2015 | Walker Dental Clinic Phase 2 Expansion | Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation | $100,000 | Project Director |
| 2014-2015 | Walker Dental Clinic Phase 2 Expansion Program Grant | Stevens Square Foundation, Minneapolis | $18,800 | Project Director |
| 2013-2014 | Walker Dental Clinic Phase 2 Expansion | MN Dept of Health & Walker Methodist Health Center | $175,000 | Project Director |
| 2011-2015 | Minnesota Area Geriatric Education Center | US BHP/HRSA, UB4HP19196 | $35,242 | Dental Faculty |
| 2012 | HealthPartners Midway Seniors Dental Clinic | HealthPartners Dental Group | $12,765 | Project Director |
| 2011 | HealthPartners Midway Seniors Dental Clinic | HealthPartners Dental Group | $174,824 | Project Director |
| 2011 | Walker Dental Training Grant | Walker Methodist Health Center | $131,480 | Principal Investigator |
| 2011 | Wilder Dental Program Training Grant | Amherst Wilder Foundation | $49,000 | Principal Investigator |
Publications
Invited Papers, Book Chapters and Other Media
1.Shuman, S.K., Owen, M.K. “Ethical Issues in Oral Health Care for Older Adults.” Generations: Journal of the American Society on Aging, 40(3):70-78, 2016.
2.“Promoting Oral Health for Older Adults” Web-based Geriatric Education Module, Minnesota Area Geriatric Education Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (2015)
3.“Oral Health Toolkit for Long-term Care Settings” (Contributor), American Medical Directors Association,
4.“Growing Old with a Smile: Oral Care for Older Adults in Long-term Care” (
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Refereed Publications
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13.Shuman, S.K. A Physician's Guide to Coordinating Oral Health and Primary Care. Geriatrics 45(8):47-57, 1990.
12.Shuman, S.K. Ethics and Rationing Health Care. J Am Dent Assoc, 121(5):639, 1990.
13.Shuman, S.K. Ethics and the Patient with Dementia. J Am Dent Assoc 119(6):747-748, 1989.
Non-refereed Publications
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2.Shuman, SK, Simonson PJ, Tschida BC, Owen MK, Ofstehage JC, Glasrud PH. Myths and facts about Minnesota's new safe patient handling statute and your dental practice. Northwest Dent 90(4):12-16, 2011.
3.Shuman, S.K. Goals and Strategies for Improving Dental Care in the Nursing Home: Part Two. Northwest Dent 78(1):23-26, 1999.
4.Shuman, S.K. Goals and Strategies for Improving Dental Care in the Nursing Home: Part One. Northwest Dent 77(6):21-26, 1998.
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6.Shuman, S.K. New Dentists and Older Patients: Preparing for Dental Practice in an Aging Society. Dentistry 96, Journal of the American Student Dental Association, 16(3):7-9, 20-1, 1996.
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8.Shuman, S.K. Dental Practice Productivity and the Aging Patient. Northwest Dentistry 70(3):27-29, 1991.
Published Research/Educational Abstracts
1.Shuman S.K., Simonson M.J. Oral Health and Dementia: Current Evidence and Recommendations. Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, Washington, DC, July 21, 2015.
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