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Meet Dr. Irene Shuman, DDS

Board-Certified Oral Surgeon in Bergen County, NJ

Dr. Shuman is dual-trained in oral and maxillofacial surgery and pediatric dentistry, board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She is committed to delivering exceptional surgical and dental care to patients of all ages.

Education & Training

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Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY – honors in Pediatric Dentistry and Research
Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Brookdale Hospital and Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency
Brookdale Hospital and Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

Background

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Born and raised in Brooklyn, Dr. Shuman is a proud first-generation American. Her upbringing instilled strong values of perseverance, compassion, and community. She has had a passion for medicine for as long as she can remember, even dressing as a doctor with a stethoscope for Halloween in kindergarten, long before dental school.

Research Background

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Dr. Shuman has a strong background in research, particularly in craniofacial trauma and child dental development, with work recognized at national dental and medical conferences. She also has a background in medical research related to autoimmune conditions such as Sjögren’s syndrome.

Areas of Expertise

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Dr. Shuman provides a full range of surgical treatments, including:

For more information on areas of expertise, visit our oral surgery blog to learn more.

Community Involvement

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Dr. Shuman is deeply committed to giving back to her community. She has volunteered with programs including Give Kids a Smile Day and Special Olympics Special Smiles, and has served as a mentor and advocate for children’s oral health throughout her career.

She speaks both Russian and Spanish, helping her connect with families from many different backgrounds.

Professional Affiliations

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  • Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Member, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Member, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Member, American Dental Association
  • Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Shuman and the team at Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery provide advanced, comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgery care to patients throughout Bergen County, New Jersey, extending into Rockland County, New York.

Irene Shuman

Meet Dr. Irene Shuman, DDS

Board-Certified Oral Surgeon in Bergen County, NJ

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Dr. Shuman is dual-trained in oral and maxillofacial surgery and pediatric dentistry, board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She is committed to delivering exceptional surgical and dental care to patients of all ages.

Education & Training

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Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY – honors in Pediatric Dentistry and Research
Pediatric Dentistry Residency
Brookdale Hospital and Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency
Brookdale Hospital and Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY

Background

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Born and raised in Brooklyn, Dr. Shuman is a proud first-generation American. Her upbringing instilled strong values of perseverance, compassion, and community. She has had a passion for medicine for as long as she can remember, even dressing as a doctor with a stethoscope for Halloween in kindergarten, long before dental school.

Research Background

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Dr. Shuman has a strong background in research, particularly in craniofacial trauma and child dental development, with work recognized at national dental and medical conferences. She also has a background in medical research related to autoimmune conditions such as Sjögren’s syndrome.

Areas of Expertise

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Dr. Shuman provides a full range of surgical treatments, including:

For more information on areas of expertise, visit our oral surgery blog to learn more.

Community Involvement

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Dr. Shuman is deeply committed to giving back to her community. She has volunteered with programs including Give Kids a Smile Day and Special Olympics Special Smiles, and has served as a mentor and advocate for children’s oral health throughout her career.

She speaks both Russian and Spanish, helping her connect with families from many different backgrounds.

Professional Affiliations

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  • Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • Member, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Member, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
  • Member, American Dental Association
  • Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Shuman and the team at Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery provide advanced, comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgery care to patients throughout Bergen County, New Jersey, extending into Rockland County, New York.

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Dr. Irene‘s Practicing Locations in NJ with Same-Day Emergency Care

Dr. Diamond's Practicing Locations in NJ with Same-Day Emergency Care

Hackensack, NJ office
Hackensack, NJ
401 Hackensack Ave, Suite 103 Hackensack, NJ 07601
Tel: 201-450-9379
Paramus, NJ office
Paramus, NJ
650 From Road, Suite 149, Paramus, NJ 07652
Tel: 201-477-2667

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