7 Types of Medications That Can Hurt Your Teeth
Dr. Steven Shuman is interviewed in a story about how some common medications may be detrimental to good oral health and how older adults can protect their teeth - AARP Online, Sept. 22, 2022
Minnesota group leads effort in dementia-friendly oral health care
Dr. Stephen Shuman is part of a group of experts in oral health care and aging finding ways to make oral health care accessible to those with dementia. School of Dentistry, April 27, 2022
4 (Imperfect) Ways Retirees Can Pay for Dental Care
This article quotes Dr. Shuman and goes through ways retirees can pay for necessary dental care despite Medicare's lack of dental benefits. Kiplingers Finance, Feb. 4, 2022
How to deal with dry mouth
Dr. Stephen Shuman is quoted in the latest AARP article that presents eight ways to deal with dry mouth. AARP - October 1, 2021
Shuman authors publication for Gerontological Society of America
The Gerontological Society of America has released a toolkit and publication on COVID-19 and oral health care for older adults featuring expertise from Stephen Shuman, DDS, MS, professor and director of the oral health services for older adults program in the department of developmental and surgical sciences and dental faculty for the University of Minnesota’s HRSA-funded Minnesota Northstar Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. School of Dentistry - April 21, 2021
Is the Pandemic Hurting Your Teeth?
Dentists report a significant spike in teeth grinding and dental fractures. Is the cause stress or is it COVID-19? Plus: 8 tips to prevent grinding. Stephen Shuman, DDS, MS, talks with AARP on the recent reports of stress causing more issues with the grinding of teeth. AARP - December 23, 2020
Making dental care dementia-friendly
An interprofessional team at the University of Minnesota has received a five-year, $3.74 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration to improve the healthcare and health of Minnesota’s older adults through education and community partnerships. School of Dentistry - February 13, 2020
Five ways we are aging better than ever
Dr. Stephen Shuman is quoted in this article about improvements in health care for older adults. Star Tribune - October 8, 2019
The Dental Care Shortfall for Older Adults
Stephen Shuman is quoted in the article about the challenges older adults face in seeking affordable dental care. AARP - September 26, 2018
Shuman named GSA fellow for his dedication to the field of aging
Stephen Shuman, DDS, MS, associate professor and director of the Oral Health Services for Older Adults Program at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, has been named a fellow by The Gerontological Society of America (GSA). Shuman is only the eighth dental professional to be awarded this distinction in more than 70 years by the GSA, which is the nation’s oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to the research, education and practice in the field of aging. UMN News - July 2, 2018
Oral Health: Essential Element of Healthful Aging
Dr. Shuman discusses the importance of oral health in geriatric medical care and the information and resources available from the Gerontological Society of America's Oral Health Initiative. Today's Geriatric Medicine, January-February 2018.
Aging and Your Teeth: What's Normal, What's Not
Dr. Stephen Shuman talks about myths and facts of aging and the oral cavity. Our Parents, 11/3/2017
Dentists make urgent call to get seniors help with oral care
A 2014 New Hampshire study of 610 state residents over the age of 60 showed that 15.9 percent had lost all of their natural teeth and nearly 19 percent reported they were in need of early or urgent dental care that they couldn't get because of the cost or the inability to get a ride to the dentist. New Hampshire Union Leader, August 14, 2017
Serving older adults in the dental chair focus of collaboration
A look into the oral health initiative titled Oral Health: An Essential Element of Healthy Aging. Dr. Shuman serves as chair of the Gerontological Society of America's oral health workgroup. American Dental Association news, June 13, 2017
The New Old Age: With Age Comes a Mouthful of Trouble
Dr. Stephen Shuman talks about current initiatives to improve oral health for older adults. New York Times, 3/23/2017
Shoreview Researcher Makes Gadgets for Older Adults
Research collaboration between OHSOA Program and ASTER Labs in Shoreview, MN offers potential solutions to some common problems in the older population. St. Paul Pioneer Press/Associated Press/USA Today, 1/9/2017
Presenting the 2016 LeadingAge Award Winners
The Walker Methodist Health Center was honored with a 2016 LeadingAge Award for its partnership with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in establishing the Walker Methodist Dental Clinic.
Minneapolis clinic gets award for senior dental care using UMN students
The St. Paul Pioneer Press featured the Walker Methodist Dental Clinic, its partnership with the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, and its care of older adults. Pioneer Press, 11/2/2016
Why You Might Be Losing Your Sense of Taste As You Age
Dr. Stephen Shuman talks about age and how it affects taste and smell. Huffington Post, 11/18/2016
We’re all about overcoming barriers
An in-depth look into the Walker Methodist Dental Clinic. ADA News, 11/28/2016