Dr. Jason Shoe grew up in New Alexandria, PA, a small town located approximately 30 miles east of Pittsburgh. Dr. Shoes love of the outdoors and working on cars began as a teenager. The running joke among those who know Dr. Shoe is that his favorite room in the house is the garage!
Dr. Shoe earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology at the Pennsylvania State University with honors from the Schreyer Honors College in 2001. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 2005, and his Master of Science and orthodontic certificate at the University of Maryland Dental School in 2008.
During his time in college, dental school, and residency, Dr. Shoe was involved in various research projects. His dental school research project studied potential explanations for metastasis of breast cancer to bone. His masters thesis focused on the evaluation of a new rating system for treatment outcomes of patients with bilateral cleft lip and palate, a congenital condition in which the tissues of the upper lip and roof of the mouth fail to join together.
Dr. Shoe is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists, the Pennsylvania and Maryland dental associations, and the American Dental Association. He has a special interest in the advancement of the quality and convenience of orthodontic treatment and is committed to implementing the latest technology available in his offices.
Dr. Shoes family lives on a small farm in Hanover, PA. He and his wife Diana, who is also a dentist, have two boys, Dylan and Ian. Dr. Shoes favorite times outside of the office are spent with family. In addition, he enjoys Crossfit and DIY home projects. Dr. Shoe is a big kid at heart and loves anything Disney just as much as his boys. Having grown up in the Pittsburgh area, Dr. Shoe enjoys cheering for the Penguins, Steelers, and Penn State Nittany Lions. Diana is originally from Peru, where her family currently resides. Dr. Shoe and his wife both greatly enjoy traveling to Peru to visit family and have a goal of establishing a dental mission trip to South America.
Braces of the past were metal, uncomfortable, and the same for every patient. We now have the custom treatment options which make wearing braces more comfortable and less noticeable. At Shoe Orthodontics, we offer the latest developments in orthodontic treatment such as clear ceramic brackets. Ceramic braces may be a little less noticeable than metal, but they still require the use of a metal wire. Both types of brackets are bonded to the individual tooth with an adhesive and connected by the metal wire.
Approximately every four to six weeks, you will have a check-up with Dr. Shoe where he will check your progress and make adjustments to the wires so that they continually apply pressure. Occasionally, the brackets become dislodged, requiring an extra trip to the office for rebonding. With traditional braces, treatment typically lasts 18 months to two years, although every patient has individual needs and a customized treatment plan.
Once treatment is completed and the brackets removed, you enter the final phase of orthodontics, called the retention phase. We make you a custom-fitted retainer using a digital scan of your teeth. You will want to wear your retainer as instructed, or your teeth could shift from their carefully planned position. We provide lifetime replacement of damaged or broken retainers.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 235 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestBrayden Hoover
a year ago
Cool place
Charles Wolford
a year ago
It is very warm and welcoming and the design is beautiful. The braces really work. My teeth have gotten a lot better.
Ashley Gebhart
a year ago
Amazing experience
Jennifer Simpson
a year ago
Amazing and always treats everyone like family!
Morgan Jones
a year ago
We have known Dr Shoe for a few years now and he is absolutely amazing! So involved with our community! Couldn't think of a better office to be apart of
Ashley Taylor-Smith
a year ago
'Jason and his staff are amazing! I contacted their office the morning after my daughter had her braces put on. I called at 7:15 AM expecting a call back much later. I received a call back from their office approximately 10 minutes later because my daughter had a wire that was poking her cheek. They got her in within a half an hour!!! that kind of customer service is hard to come by and for that you've got to give them props
Crystal Wolf
a year ago
Dr. Shoe staff is amazing. Anytime there's a problem they get you in as soon as possible. They make sure the problem is fixed.
C M
a year ago
Absolutely LOVE Shoe Orthodontics, Dr. Jason Shoe is awesome!! And every single person that works there is friendly happy and upbeat, every single time I've been there!! I am extremely happy with the outcome of my Invisalign results!! I'm just sad I waited so long to do it!!!
Samantha Cassell
a year ago
I have been coming here for about two years now. They have always been very friendly with fast service.
Eric Leonard
a year ago
Great people. Great service.
Sara Bury
a year ago
Very thorough job explaining everything and answering our questions.
Eric Flickinger
a year ago
Courteous, friendly staff.
Raguel Rivera
a year ago
Jenna & Dr Shoe were amazing!
Tianna Esenwine
a year ago
We love Shoe Orthodontics. They are always accommodating and go above and beyond to help us.
Catt9
a year ago
The staff were all amazing people to work with. They were very professional, warm, welcoming, and friendly. We felt like family by the time I got my braces off! We would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a great orthodontist!!
Justin Bellizzi
2 years ago
Makes a very enjoyable experience
Elizabeth Johnides
2 years ago
The team at Shoe Orthodontics is outstanding. They are patient and explain the handling of the aligners and proper care techniques. The team follows up to make certain you are doing well. The new office is state of the art. It comfortable, light and bright. If you are are in need of orthodontics, then check out Dr Shoe and his team!
ashli study
2 years ago
The staff is always super friendly and my kids love coming here! Dr shoe is fantastic with my kids and even allows my youngest to "help" sometimes. I'm so glad we chose shoe ortho over the others we went to check out orthodontists!
Jereme Mohler
2 years ago
We shopped around for our 8 y.o. when he needed a Phase 1. They were not only the best price but definitely the coolest office with a great staff. They have been very patient with our "inquisitive" (talkative) son.
Jenelle
2 years ago
This office absolutely has the most professional and caring group of people who have your best interest at heart! Dr. Shoe is a wealth of knowledge! You feel like family when you walk in!!
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