Dr. Douglas Shaw was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated with honors from the University of Utah with a B.S. in Medical Biology. During his undergraduate education, he took a two-year hiatus to volunteer as a missionary for his church on the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific. He experienced the culture and found a place in his heart for service.
Dr. Rasmussen, known by his patients as Dr. Razz, grew up in Midland, Texas. He competed in Taekwondo and golf at state and national levels throughout his childhood, which taught him the importance of hard work and personal effort.
Dr. Shaw then earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. SUNY is New Yorks #1 research University, and Dr. Shaw graduated #1 in his class and received clinical and academic honors. He was elected into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a national dental honor society.
During his dental education, Dr. Shaw participated in numerous outreach programs and served on the organization committee of the first-ever BOCA (Buffalo Outreach & Community Assistance) dental mission trip to the Kingdom of Tonga in the South Pacific.
Dr. Shaw has always had a passion for orthodontics and received his Certificate from NOVA Southeastern University. It was there that he learned the skills necessary to improve his patients lives by creating functional and aesthetically pleasing smiles.
Additionally, Dr. Shaw earned a Master of Science degree for his thesis on digital vs. analog cranial base cephalometric superimpositions. His training has exposed him to a wide variety of treatment modalities and techniques.
Unlike many orthodontists, Dr. Shaw is exceptionally skilled at planning smiles because he has experience with cosmetic dentistry and aesthetic evaluation of the face. He believes that every patient deserves to have a smile designed just for them.
Dr. Shaw is one of the few dentists in the world trained in digital co-diagnosis, which allows you to pay a central role in the treatment planning process. Youll be engaged, better-informed, and play an active partner in planning your treatment.
Having lectured internationally, Dr. Shaw enjoys working with both local general dentists and specialists. He helps them create treatment plans to serve their patients better and educate the community about orthodontics.
He went on to UTs prestigious School of Dentistry at Houston, where he graduated top of his class, served as president of the student body, and won the schools first nationally-recognized Hinman Research Symposium Presidents Award for his work on researching Craniosynostosis.
Finally, Dr. Razz passed the rigorous American Board of Orthodontics certification process to become Board-certified, which involved demonstrating his orthodontic knowledge in front of 18 nationally-recognized orthodontists and researchers.
In his free time, Dr. Razz likes to play guitar and travel with Danielle. When hes not dishing up stunning, healthy smiles, Dr. Razz dishes up delicious mealshe and his dental school friends won a local BBQ competition with their buffalo and caramelized onion sliders!
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 629 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestTimeka Beason
a year ago
Shay was wonderful and Shaw's customer service was exemplary! We are very pleased with the results!
Brittany Fuller
a year ago
Have to say this place is the coolest!! Kimberly was awesome! Everything went so smoothly! Dr Shaw is very nice and timely with his appointments! Highly recommend!
Nicole Gregston
a year ago
Shaw Ortho is always so responsive, helpful, and has the friendliest staff! Always a nice treat to be invited to family fun events throughout the year too!
Catherine Yates
a year ago
Sarah and Dr. Shaw are so helpful!! My daughter walked in completely opposed to braces and walked out excited about her Invisalign trays coming in. Thank you!!
Amy Luchini
a year ago
Great experience! Thank y'all so much!
kimmy lawrence
a year ago
Shaw orthodontics is amazing, very helpful and reliable when something goes wrong. I've broke only one bracket but got it fixed the same day and have had a speedy and great experience so far.
Araceli Gomez
a year ago
Dr. Shaw went out of his way tonight with my daughter's tooth emergency. He came in to his office late tonight to take care of her. Thank you Dr. Shaw we appreciate you!!
Jennifer Miranda
a year ago
This place is awesome. Super friendly staff especially their assistant Lucero. She made my entire braces experience the best! She really made me feel comfortable and safe during every visit. 10/10 recommend
Lucero Ortega
a year ago
I absolutely love Shaw orthodontics! There is no other place to go when considering orthodontic care, from the front desk to the clinical team everyone I have come in contact with has been extraordinary! Look no further if trying to decide this is THE place to go!!
Harless Rattan
a year ago
Ryan is the BEST!!!
Rosemary Lewis
a year ago
Ryan is a sweetheart. She's the best!!!
Stephanie Marshall
a year ago
Ryan is the best!
Bobbi White
a year ago
Ryan is always extremely helpful. She's the best!
Jenny Sunderlin
a year ago
Great place, and people. Especially Ryan
Gail Starr
a year ago
Ryan is the best. Love her sweet smile!
Connie Piper
a year ago
Ryan Rattan is the best! Puts you at ease!
Davie Madison
a year ago
This was me and my wife's first time there and we loved it. The facilities are clean and the staff is really nice. If you need an Ortho come here. Also, Shay is the best. She is very patient and professional. 5 Stars for Shay and Dr. Shaw.
BRANDY MITCHELL
a year ago
I can't say enough about how happy I am with the service I received from Shay! She is amazing! Go see her, she'll take great care of you!
lulu sam
a year ago
Was very welcoming and everyone is really nice
Holly 214
2 years ago
Shaw orthodontics was very helpful with my needs. The office staff is great, and Raymond was very friendly and knowledgeable!
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