Dr. John Shoemaker III was born and raised in Dallas Texas. He graduated from Southwestern Union College in Keene, Texas and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University Dental School in 1981. He is a member of the American Dental Association and Texas Dental Association and is board certified. He is a fellow of the Misch International Implant Institute. As of September 2019, he is 1 of 44 dentists in Texas and 1 of 1,299 World Wide dentists with Diplomate status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Dr Shoemaker has been performing implant dentistry in his practice for more than 27 years. He is one of the first dentists to go through the advanced implant dentistry training at the Misch International Implant Institute and has been personally trained by Dr. Carl Misch, the founder of that institute. Dr. Misch is known as a world-renown implantologist, clinician, author and teacher in implants for more than 35 years. Dr. Shoemakers extended experience in the academic aspects of implant dentistry as well as the hands on experience he receives every time he trains with Misch International Implant Institute, has allowed Dr. Shoemaker to not only keep up to date in the ever changing field of implant surgery, but has allowed him to bring many of these new developments to Texoma for the exclusive treatment of his dental patients.
In September 2018, Dr Shoemaker had the honor and privilege to present at the International World Congress of Oral Implantologists in Las Vegas. He has been asked to help write the new American Board of Oral Implantology exam for upcoming Implantologists. Dr. Shoemaker continues to travel in and out of the state to perform advanced implant surgery and training every year.
For 18 years, he worked closely with the Womens Crisis Center of Sherman in restoring not only the smiles of abused women but their lives as well. Dr. Shoemaker, in 1998, was nationally featured and recognized by Time Magazine and talk show host, Maureen OBoyle. Ron Clark, Texas House of Representative District 62 also sent a Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives acknowledging his service to the community. The Sherman Democrat and Dallas Morning News featured articles about his years of service to the women in the Sherman community.
Dr Shoemaker enjoys playing golf, weight training, snowboarding, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, bird watching, fishing, playing the guitar and singing. He enjoys the Sabbath and taking time to keep his connection with God strong.
Dr. Shoemaker and his professional, friendly staff not only provide you with the best service available but also with health-focused options options that will not only allow you to keep your smile for a lifetime but your health as well.
Stephanie is a Fellow of the Dental Implant Auxiliary and Registered Dental Assistant. She makes her patients treatment visits comfortable while guiding them through their dental care from start to finish and enjoys answering any questions they might have. She finds assisting with surgeries, implant or otherwise to be most rewarding. She has been a hospital surgery assistant and a registered dental assistant for more than 20 years. She also served as a medic in the Navy for 8 years. Her Credentials include: Certified Implant Auxiliary, ADLS, AED Certification, HIPAA Certification, CPR Certification, Radiology Certification, N2O Certification and she is a Texas State Board Registered Dental Assistant. Stephanie appreciates being part of such a caring professional dental office. She is a wonderful asset to our office using her knowledge to enhance our patient care in every possible way. Her organizational skills keep our clinical staff functioning at its best. Her free time is spent exercising and relaxing with her two dachshund dogs. She also finds time spent with her children and their families special.
Toni is one of our Registered Dental Assistants. She is a kind and caring person who is always willing to help patients in any way she can. Toni graduated from Dental Assisting school in October 2020. Her credentials include: health care CPR and AED certification, HIPPA and OSHA compliant. She is a Texas State Board Registered Dental Assistant. Toni is always trying to make our patients feel comfortable and well informed during their visits. She treats every patient like a member of our family. She loves working with the staff and brings laughter to the room. Toni enjoys spending time with her loved ones and is actively involved with youth sports and Church activities.
Cheryl, our Registered Dental Hygienist, graduated from Texas Womens University in May 1998. Her skills will help you maintain healthy gum and bone support to keep your teeth for a lifetime. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association and Texas Dental Hygienists. Her credentials include healthcare providers CPR & AED certification, N2O Monitoring, OSHA and HIPPA certifications. She participates in continuing education and research regarding periodontal therapies and comprehensive dental health. She enjoys working with Dr. Shoemaker and his wonderful, friendly, professional staff and treating our patients as family.
Taby has worked for major insurance companies for the last 6 years and has over 10 years of experience in customer service. She specializes in insurance billing and claims. She is happy to help answer any insurance questions for our customers. She is CPR and AED certified. Her hobbies include spending time with her family and being a dog mom to four rescues, working in her vegetable garden, and backpacking.