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Biography

Dr. Schuster received his B.S. degree in Chemistry from Pacific Lutheran University in 1988 and earned his D.D.S. degree from the University of Washington in 1992 with special recognition in fixed prosthodontics from the Department of Restorative Dentistry. After graduation, he taught dental assisting part-time at Bates Technical College in Tacoma, WA and co-authored “Handbook of Clinical Dental Assisting.”  He maintained a private practice in Sumner, WA from 1993-2000 until he moved to Bozeman, MT and started a private practice there. He was a member of “Blue Ribbon Seminars,” a Seattle Study Club affiliate and had a special interest in implant restorations. 

In May of 2011, Dr. Schuster joined the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine clinical faculty, served as an Associate Professor and Clinical Care Coordinator from 2012-2020, and currently serves as a Professor and Director of Clinical Faculty. He completed a Master of Education from Northern Arizona University in 2017 and maintains active memberships in the American Dental Association, American College of Dentists, American Dental Education Association, Academy of Laser Dentistry, and the International College of Dentists. He served at WREB as a grading and floor examiner and served on the Operative Committee for four years. He continues to serve as a grading examiner for CDCA/WREB/CITA. Dr. Schuster enjoys fly-fishing, photography, hiking, and model railroading.

Education

  • M.Ed. - Northern Arizona University
  • D.D.S. - University of Washington
  • B.S. - Pacific Lutheran University