NORTHERN COLORADO PERIODONTICS - Key Persons
Dr. Allen was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV where she completed undergraduate at the University of Nevada and her doctoral education at the University of Nevada School of Dental Medicine. She graduated magna cum laude and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a national dental honor society. She received her certificate in Periodontics and Masters of Dental Sciences from Virginia Commonwealth University where she served as chief resident and clinical instructor in the pre-doctoral clinic. Dr. Allen has also achieved the highest certification in her specialty with board certification in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery. She maintains current memberships in multiple dental societies. Currently holds office as President of Larimer County Dental Society, Larimer County Dental Society delegate for Colorado Dental Association annual meeting, member of the Colorado Dental Association's Council of Component Leadership committee, Co-Director for Mountain West Dental Forum, Co-Director for Rocky Mountain Dental Hygiene Study Club, and Spear Dental Study Club Specialty advisor. She continues to advance her degree and expertise with continuing education and is honored to be recognized as one of Colorado's Top Dentists by 5280 magazine. Dr. Allen takes the time to understand the patient's desires and concerns to develop the best periodontal treatment plan for each patient. She has also been trained in aesthetically enhancing patient's smiles by use of periodontal plastic surgery procedures and dental implants. Dr. Allen enjoys the outdoors, football, cooking, and spending time with her husband, son, and daughter.
Memberships:
American Dental Association
American Academy of Periodontology
American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery
Colorado Dental Association
Larimer County Dental Society
Weld County Dental Society
Spear Study Club
Dr. Nicholas Shumaker grew up in Northern Colorado and is a graduate of Fort Collins High School. After attending Creighton University, he graduated with honors from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry in 2001 and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy Dental Corps. Dr. Shumaker provided 10 years of active duty service in the US Navy which included duty stations throughout the world.
Before becoming a Periodontist, Dr. Shumaker practiced general dentistry for four years, including completion of a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency (AEGD).
In 2008, Dr. Shumaker completed a 3-year residency in Periodontics and Dental Implant Surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. He earned his board certification in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery that same year. After finishing his patriotic service to our country he and his family moved back home to Northern Colorado in 2011 when he joined our practice.
Dr. Shumaker is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery. Additionally, he is also a board-certified Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and holds a postgraduate Master's degree in oral biology from George Washington University. He has published several articles in the field of periodontics in peer-reviewed journals and has been honored to be repeatedly named one of Colorado's Top Dentists by 5280 Magazine.
Dr. Shumaker enjoys spending time with his wife and trying to keep up with his two children. In the summer you can find him enjoying Colorado outdoors, or behind the wheel at the race track where he serves as a high-performance driving instructor and club racer. In the winter you can find him on the ski slopes with his family. Dr. Shumaker is passionate about practicing as a periodontist and is constantly attending (and often teaching) continuing education courses to stay current on the latest research and techniques. He strongly believes that oral health is an important component of overall health, and strives to provide compassionate and comfortable care to his patients.