Northern Colorado Periodontics

Nicholas Shumaker DDS, MS, PLLC

 

Dr. Nick ShumakerDr. Nicholas Shumaker grew up in Northern Colorado and is a graduate of Fort Collins High School. After attending Creighton University, he graduated with honors from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry in 2001 and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy Dental Corps. Dr. Shumaker provided 10 years of active duty service in the US Navy which included duty stations throughout the world.

Before becoming a Periodontist, Dr. Shumaker practiced general dentistry for four years, including completion of a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency (AEGD).

In 2008, Dr. Shumaker completed a 3-year residency in Periodontics and Dental Implant Surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. He earned his board certification in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery that same year. After finishing his patriotic service to our country he and his family moved back home to Northern Colorado in 2011 when he joined our practice.

Dr. Shumaker is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery. Additionally, he is also a board-certified Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and holds a postgraduate Master’s degree in oral biology from George Washington University. He has published several articles in the field of periodontics in peer-reviewed journals and has been honored to be repeatedly named one of Colorado’s Top Dentists by 5280 Magazine.

Top Dentist 5280Dr. Shumaker enjoys spending time with his wife and trying to keep up with his two children. In the summer you can find him enjoying Colorado outdoors, or behind the wheel at the race track where he serves as a high-performance driving instructor and club racer. In the winter you can find him on the ski slopes with his family. Dr. Shumaker is passionate about practicing as a periodontist and is constantly attending (and often teaching) continuing education courses to stay current on the latest research and techniques. He strongly believes that oral health is an important component of overall health, and strives to provide compassionate and comfortable care to his patients.

Awards and Honors:

  • Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery
  • Board Certified Diplomate, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
  • Guest lecturer, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine Periodontics Residency, 2016-present.
  • Director, Mountain West Dental Forum Study Club, LLC (Seattle Study Club) 2011-present
  • Director, Rocky Mountain Dental Hygiene Study Club, LLC 2011-present
  • Board of Directors Member, The Dentists Professional Liability Trust of Colorado, 2022- Present
  • American Academy of Periodontology Educator of the Year Award (University of Colorado), 2013
  • Clinical Adjunct Faculty, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine Periodontics Residency, 2011-2015
  • Board of Trustees, Colorado Dental Association 2015-2016
  • President, Larimer County Dental Society 2015-16, Vice president 2014-15, Secretary 2012-14.
  • Peer-Reviewer, Journal of Periodontology and Clinical Advances in Periodontics 2009-2012
  • Continuing Education Committee member, American Academy of Periodontology 2010-2011
  • Clinical Adjunct Faculty, Naval Postgraduate Dental School, Bethesda, MD 2008-2011
  • Excellence in Research Award from the International College of Dentists, 2008
  • American Academy of Periodontology “Outstanding periodontics resident award” 2008
  • During his service with the United States Navy, Dr. Shumaker received multiple medals, awards, and commendations

Memberships:

  • American Dental Association
  • American Academy of Periodontology
  • American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery
  • Seattle Study Club
  • International Congress of Oral Implantologists
  • American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
  • Colorado Dental Association
  • Larimer County Dental Society
  • Weld County Dental Society
  • Mountain West Dental Forum Study Club
  • Spear Study Club

Get in Touch

    Fort Collins Office

    (970) 207-4061

    Fax Number

    (970) 207-0051

    Greeley Office

    3400 W 16th St
    Ste 5X
    Greeley, CO 80634

    Open Today 8:00am - 5:00pm

    More Info Directions (970) 714-2201

    Fort Collins Office

    4033 Boardwalk Dr
    Ste 100
    Fort Collins, CO 80525

    Open Today 8:00am - 5:00pm

    More Info Directions (970) 614-4313