Mercury Free, Mercury Safe, Holistic and Aesthetic Family Dentistry

Dr. Ian Shuman maintains a full-time private practice in Pasadena, Maryland emphasizing all areas of dentistry including reconstructive and aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Shuman's office is mercury free and mercury safe  since 1994 and he is dedicated to the practice of healthy dentistry. His goal is to treat his patients in the most healthy, caring, holistic way possible and to share information about dental wellness with his patients so that they may make educated decisions about their oral health. He fully understands the important relationship of oral to overall health and realizes that; "You cannot be truly healthy without good oral health!"

As your Oral Health Doctor, Dr. Shuman is aware that mercury vapor and dental infections can have a negative impact on overall health. Because of this concern, we focus on patient education and strive to remove mercury amalgam, silver, fillings in a safe way. For information about why it's important to use a mercury safe dentist, Click Here.

To accomplish this, we utilize removal protocols based on recommendations of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and other prominent biological and holistic dental organizations. For more information about why we use safe removal protocols and an explanation of what they are, Click Here.

Dr. Shuman has been named one of the Top 100 Clinicians in Continuing Education since 2005 by Dentistry Today. He is considered a world-class aesthetic dentist using minimally invasive techniques and continues to pass his knowledge on to other dentists through continuing education forums. Since 1989, Dr. Shuman has published over 75 dental research and clinical articles in peer reviewed journals.

Holistic/Biological dentistry is a philosophy that recognizes that the teeth and associated structures are a part of the whole body. Because of this important relationship, we offer a wide range of healthy treatment options. Dr. Shuman also takes a unique Whole Body approach to oral health care; combining sound dental science and technical experience with a deep concern for his patients' emotional well-being and comfort.

This Whole Body philosophy stresses the use of safe biocompatible dental materials whenever possible. He also works closely with highly qualified health professionals to assist him in his efforts to return the patient to optimal oral and overall health. His Health-Focused approach to dentistry means that he treats the teeth, jaw, and related oral structures, with specific regard to how that treatment will affect the entire body.

Dr. Shuman believes that continuing education is a powerful tool that allows him to give you and your family the best, state-of-the-art dental care. Each year he takes many hours of continuing education courses and he has advanced training in many areas of holistic and traditional dentistry. His cutting edge techniques, gentle and entertaining manner have made his practice a great success.

Our office uses the latest in dental equipment and state-of-the-art technology to provide you with the best and safest treatment options and services available. These include:

• Digital X-Rays
• Preventive Dental Care and Education
• Oral Cancer Screenings
• Diagnodent: Laser Decay Detection
• Digital Imaging
• Lumineers
• Full-Mouth Reconstruction
• Micro-Air Abrasion
• Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry
• Smile Design & Makeover
• Teeth Whitening
• Snoring and Sleep Dentistry
• Mercury & Metal-Free Restorations
• Implants
• Family Dentistry
• Oral Surgery
• Migraine Therapy & NTI
• TMJ Diagnosis and Treatment
• Invisalign Orthodontics
• Sedation Dentistry

Our office specializes in state of the art restorative and cosmetic dentistry to correct, restore or enhance your smile to fit your own unique facial form. Our goal is to integrate esthetics as part of total dental health while creating an overall pleasing and natural facial appearance.        

Our exceptional caring dental team is highly trained and motivated and works together to make your dental experience both positive and rewarding.  Shuman Dental can create the smile of your dreams - just imagine yourself with a beautiful, new, white smile!

With a focus on patient comfort, his reception area offers a complimentary beverage center to make everyone feel at home. Dr. Shuman, who received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University and completed a one-year general practice residency at Peninsula General Hospital in New York, not only educates other dentists but advances his own knowledge of dentistry with 100 continuing education hours annually.

In private practice since 1992, Dr. Shuman says, “My greatest joys in life are my wife, Alisa, and our four children".  When he is not in the office he can be found playing paintball or fishing with his sons. Dr. Shuman is also a supporter of the Special Olympics and a sponsor of the Annual Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge. Dr. Shuman is associated with a number of prestigious dental organizations, including:

• International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD)
• International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT)
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
• Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy
• Master, Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
• American Dental Associations (ADA)

Dr. Shuman's exceptional dental team is highly trained and motivated and work together to make your dental experience both positive and rewarding.

We would be honored to add you to our list of satisfied patients and encourage you to visit Our Website, to learn more about Dr. Shuman and the many services and treatments he offers. If you are looking for a doctor who will take the time to talk to you and carefully evaluate your needs, then Dr. Shuman and his team is your answer. We want to thank you for considering our office for your dental needs and we look forward to meeting you.

A Personal Note from Dr. Tom

I know Dr. Shuman and he is a highly motivated, trained, and caring dentist. His concern for his patients' health, his ongoing training in holistic, cosmetic, and traditional dentistry; along with his commitment to safely remove amalgam fillings, makes him ideally suited to remove and replace them.

I am impressed with the depth of his knowledge and understanding about the critically important relationship of oral to overall health and his ongoing effort to educate his patients. He also utilizes this knowledge when designing the treatment of his patients.

He also works with health professionals in supporting the safe removal of mercury and other heavy metals from the body. I am impressed by his dedication and concern for his patients oral and overall health.

I would not hesitate recommending him to anyone seeking an experienced biological and mercury free dentist. Dr. Shuman is also a Charter Member in the International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD).

I encourage you to visit his very educational and friendly website to learn more about his approach and philosophy of health oriented dentistry. When you visit his office please tell him where you found out about him and say hello to him for me. Thanks!