Part-Time Adjunct Instructor
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
OF
ERIC ZANE SHAPIRA, DDS, MAGD, MA, MHA
Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry and Hospital Administration
Dentist, Clinical Gerontologist/Aging Specialist, Educator, Author, Artist
UPDATED:: February 2024
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
California State Board of Dentistry License current from 1975-5/2024
Continuing Dental Education 1975-present
Certifications: BLS updated March 2022-Good through 2026
DEA Certification updated to 2027.
June 2007, Master of Health Administration, University of Phoenix
May 2004 Master of Arts in Clinical Gerontology with an emphasis on Counseling
Psychology, Notre Dame De Namur University, Belmont, CA.
Delta Epsilon Sigma National Honor Society
Class Valedictorian
Graduated Cum Laude
Academic Achievement Award/Thesis Award
Thesis: “Correlation of Self-Efficacy in Aging and Tooth Retention:
Health Control Beliefs Survey in 90 seniors, Aged 50 and over.”
December 2003, Certificate in Phone Counseling, Stanford University Medical School
2004, May-present, Department of Real Estate licensed salesperson
2003, November-May 2004, Gerontology Internship, San Mateo County Health Services Agency,
Department of Public Health Education, Active for Life Program
1975 - 1976 Certificate; General Practice Residency; Mt. Zion Hospital and Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
1971 - 1975 DDS Degree; Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA
1972 Certified in Hypnotherapy.
Grants and Stipends:
ASDA Stipend; International Exchange Program; Dental Clinic in Sardinia, Italy; May-September 1974
NIDR Grant; Dept. of Oral Pathology, Drexel University,
Biomedical Engineering; Use of Dental Materials in Electrochemical Cardiac Pacemakers; Summer 1973
NIDR Public Health Grant; Dept. of Community Dentistry; Manpower Study of Dentistry in North Philadelphia; summer 1972
1974-1975 Resident: Caruso Dental Clinic in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy Studied and practiced: Oral Surgery, Endodontics and Implantology
Honors and Awards:
American Association of Endodontists Award; 1975
Isadore Auerbach Memorial Award; 1975
Educational Background (Cont’d) Eric Zane Shapira, DDS
Dean’s List; 1975
Clinics: Clinical Instructor; Dept. of Periodontics, Temple University; 1975
Dental Student Exchange working in Private Practice, Sardinia, Italy 1974- 75
Lecture: The Importance of Dental Education. ASDA, Amsterdam, 1974
Oral Surgery Table Clinics; ADA Convention; 1974
Operative Table Clinics; ADA Convention; 1974
Table Clinics; Student Clinician; Temple University; 1972-1973
Societies:
Oral Surgery Honor Society; President, 1974-75
Stomatognathic, Honorary Crown and Bridge Society; Secretary, 1973-75
Periodontal Honor Society
Pediatric Honor Society
Pediatric Dental Honor Society
St. George Oral Cancer Society
American Society of Dentistry for Children
Gold Foil Study Club
American Society of Preventive Dentistry
American Dental Association
American Public Health Association
Scholastic Fraternity:
Sigma Epsilon Delta
Other Activities:
Art Editor, Odontolog Yearbook; 1975
Campus Editor, Dental Student Magazine; 1975
Assistant Editor, Temple Review: 1973-75
1969 - 1970 M.S. Credentials; Radiopharmacy and Nuclear Medicine.
University of Southern California School of Pharmacy, Los Angeles, CA
Research Topic:
Lead Absorption through Exhaust Emissions, in Systemic Organs Using Tagged Radioactive Tetraethyl Lead
Associations: American Pharmaceutical Association
1968-1969 M.Sc.; Biochemistry: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Dept. of Biochemistry, Pittsburgh, PA
Educational Background (Cont’d) Eric Zane Shapira, DDS
Research Topic: In Vitro Protein Synthesis
1965 - 1968 B.S.; Chemistry/Biology; Bethany College, Bethany, WVA
Grants: NSF Chemistry Research Grant (Senior Year)
Honors and Awards:
Dean’s List
Beta (Honorary Biology)
Alpha Psi Omega (Honorary Dramatics)
Societies:
American Chemical Society
American Association of Advancement for Science
Other Activities:
Graduating Class, President
Chemistry Club, Vice President
Student Board of Governors
Student Advisor
Jewish Fellowship, Vice President
German Club
Tennis Team
Male Chorus
Dramatics
Disc Jockey, Station WVBC
1964 - 1965 Biology Major; California State University, Northridge, CA
1960 - 1964 Graduate: Ulysses S. Grant High School, North Hollywood, CA
Activities:
Manager’s Club, President; Student Council; Chess Club; Tennis Team; Cross Country Track Team
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Practitioner Limited to Endo and Endo Surgery, part-time- Dr Virginia Mattson, Rancho Bernardo, CA. February 2024
Per Diem Dental Practitioner Indian Health Clinic: Valley Center,2023- Temporary
Per Diem Dental Practitioner Southern Indian Health Council Clinics -7-2022- 2-21-24
2021-2022-President of Ramona Rotary Club
2020-present-San Diego Medical Reserve Corps
2020-Appointed to the Editorial Board of the FACETS, Dental Journal of the San Diego County Dental Society
2019-2022 PT Adjunct Faculty Southwestern University School of Dental Hygiene, Clinical Instructor
2019-2022: Mid-America Health per diem Dentist for the County of San Diego Prison System
2017-2019 Adjunct Clinical Instructor Faculty in Gerontology, Mira Costa College, San Diego, CA
2015-2017: Synergy Corp. PT Independent Practitioner Limited Practice in Endodontics
2008-2021, Part-time Independent Practitioner: Cosmetic, Implant and Comprehensive Dentistry, including Geriatric Dentistry- Union Street Dental Care in San Francisco
Independent contractor dental practitioner: Dr Laurel Morello, El Cajon-June 2018-December 2019.
Independent contractor Dreamtime Dentistry (Special Needs Dentistry), Carlsbad, Dec.2019-September 16, 2020; MidAmerica Health Per Diem Dentist San Diego County Prison System 2019-2021
2008- 2018, Professor in Geriatric Medicine, Nursing and Dentistry- Shanxi Province, #2 People’s Hospital and Foreign Expert Bureau, China.
2004-present, Aging Specialist, Inc. Dba-Aging Mentor Services, Inc., Patient Advocacy, Geriatric Counseling and Care Management; Group counseling, Family counseling, Grief Counseling, Individual counseling, and Education; Assessments: Physical, Mental, Home safety evaluations.
1-04 Sports Byline Radio Show, Sports Medicine Minute- Writer/Announcer
www.sportsbyline.com
1-93- 2-05 Personal Private Practice in my own facility
General and Cosmetic Dentistry, Half Moon Bay, CA
12-78 - 12-92 Personal Private Practice in rented facility
General and Preventive Dentistry, El Granada, CA
1-80 - 6-84 Assistant Clinical Professor, University of the Pacific Dental School
2-77 - 10-78 Associate to Dr. T. Yaphe
General Dentistry, Half Moon Bay, CA
9-76 - 7-77 Associate to Dr. Douglas Fenton
General Dentistry, San Francisco, CA
7-76 - 1-77 Associate to Dr. Bertram Wolfsohn
Practice Limited to Endodontics, San Mateo, CA
Professional Background (cont’d) Eric Zane Shapira, DDS
6-75 - 6-76 Practitioner, General Practice Residency in Dentistry and Medicine - Mt. Zion Hospital and Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
1-72 - 5-75 Assistant to Dr. George Biron
Endodontics, Philadelphia, PA
1-70 - 8-71 Pharmacy Intern
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
1969 - 1970 Chief Analytical Biochemist, UCLA Hospital Clinical Labs - Research: Gold Compounds in Treating Arthritic Disease
1969 Chief Analytical Chemist, Biochemical Procedures Clinical Labs, Subsidiary of Bristol Myers, North Hollywood, CA
1969 - 1970 Salesman/Foreman, Tops Construction
Van Nuys, CA (summer position)
1964 - 1968 Shop Foreman, Tops Construction
Van Nuys, CA (summer position)
1964 - 1968 Kidney Research Lab Assistant to Dr. Charles Kleeman
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (summer position)
ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS
Article, Research Paper, Esterification Reactions, 1968: Bethany College, Bethany, WVA
Article, Research Paper, In Vitro Protein Synthesis Utilizing Mammalian, Bacterial, and Viral Systems, 1969: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
A Study of Continuing Education Among Dentists in North Philadelphia Area, 1972: Temple Dental Review, Vol. 43, No.2
The American Association of Dental Schools: An Interview with Dr. Charles Howell, President, Temple Dental Review, Vol. 44, No. 1
Early Graduation: Fact or Fiction, Temple Dental Review, Vol. 44, No. 2
Foreign Exchange Programs, Temple Dental Review, Vol. 45, No. 2
Article, Oral Biopsy Techniques, Temple University School of Dentistry, Table Clinics; 1974
Article submitted for publication, Journal of Dental Education, Cost vs. Adequacy: a Dental Student’s Views on the Effects of Affluence and Poverty in Obtaining Quality Dental Care: 1974
Article, 3 Year Dental Curriculum, Journal of Northern California Academy of General Dentistry; Nov. 1977
Articles and Publications (Cont’d) Eric Zane Shapira, DDS
Article, Malpractice Insurance: Rump or Apple Pie, Journal of Northern California Academy of General Dentistry; Feb. 1978
Article, The Turning Point in My Career, Journal of Dental Practice - Dental Survey; June 1978
News Column, Tooth Talk, Beachcomber Coastside Newspaper
Paper (unpublished), Oral Biopsy Techniques for the General Practitioner
Paper (unpublished), The Importance of Communication in Dentistry and Interpersonal Relationships
Paper (unpublished), Safety Techniques Regarding Dental Patients and Operative Procedures
Paper (unpublished), A Teaching Program for Geriatric and Medically Compromised Patients in Chronic Care Facilities
Article, Membership, Fact or Fiction, Journal of Northern California Academy of General Dentistry; May 1982
Poem, Youth, WVA Literary Journal; 1966
Poem, Knees, WVA Literary Journal; 1967
Dawning of a New Day, A Book of Poems by Eric Zane Shapira, edited for publication; 1976.
Article, Aren’t They Members Yet? Journal of Northern and Southern California Academy of General Dentistry; June 1986
Article, What Do You Lose by Not Communicating? Journal of Northern California Academy of General Dentistry; July 1987
Article, Professionalism: Realization and Process, California Dental Association Journal, April 1988, Vol. 16, No. 4, pg. 55
Article, Communications: “Speak, Look, Listen, Learn”, American Student Dental Association, Feb. 1988; Dentistry, 1988, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 21-25
Interview Article, “The Cold and Cracked Teeth,” Glamour Magazine, Feb. 1988, p. 66
Article, Half Moon Bay Review, Silver Pen Column, July 1988, “Democracy and It’s Meaning”
Articles and Publications (Cont’d) Eric Zane Shapira, DDS
Interview Article, “Plaque and Bad Breath,” Prevention Magazine, Feb. 1989
Interview Article, “Causes and Cures of Cold Cracked Teeth,” Prevention Magazine, June 1989
Article, California Academy of General Dentistry Newsletter, October 1989, From Hong Kong to Jamaica
Article - Interview, Prevention Magazine, November 1989, “Unwise Cracks”, pp. 21-22
Article, What’s It Worth, CAGD GP News, March 1990, Vol. 21, No. 1, pg. 10
Article, Flash Back But Keep Forward: Ethical Considerations in Dentistry, CAGD GP News, June 1990, Vol. 21, No. 2, pg. 9
Case Report - Palliative Dental Therapy of Post-Surgical Side-Effects in Trigeminal Neuralgia; Journal of Craniomandibular Practice, October 1990, Vol. 8, No. 4, pp. 359-362
Panel Advisor, The Doctors Book of Home Remedies; Rodale Press, 1990
Article, GP News, December 1992, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “Membership”
Article, GP News, May 1993, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “The Future of Dentistry - Healthcare Reform”
Article, GP News, Dec. 1993, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “Will Real Dentists Eat ‘Crow’?”
Article, GP News, June 1994, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “2001 Dental Odyssey”
Article, GP News, Nov. 1994, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “That Which Was and Will Be”, “All in the Family
Panel Advisor, Symptoms - Their Causes and Cures, Rodale Press, 1994
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Article, GP News, March 1995, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “Things to Be Thankful For
Cover Article, GP News, March 1995, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “His Profession Supports His Passion”
Article, GP News, June 1995, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “The Power of Knowledge”
Articles and Publications (Cont’d) Eric Zane Shapira, DDS
Article, GP News, June 1995, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “Here Comes the Gov
Article, GP News, Nov. 1995, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “Baltimore in a Nutshell, AGD Annual Meeting
Editorial, AGD Impact, Nov. 1995, “Open Wide and Say Internet”
Article, GP News, Feb. 1996, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “Farmers and the Like
Editorial, General Dentistry, June 1996, Academy of General Dentistry Journal, “Can We Continue to Care under Managed care?”
Editorial, AGD Impact, March 1996, Academy of General Dentistry, “We Have a Lot of Nerve
Editorial, AGD Impact, June 1996, Academy of General Dentistry, “Placing Porcelain Veneers - a Perspective”
Editorial, AGD Impact, Aug./Sept. 1996, Academy of General Dentistry, “Salivary Solutions”
Interview, American Home Journal, Nov. 1996, “Intraoral Body Piercing”
Interview, for book: Natural Prescriptions for Women, Rodale Press, Jan. 1997, “Apthous Ulcers vs. Cold Sores”
Article, GP News, Jan. 1997, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “One Man’s Gift”
Interview, “Herbs as Forgotten Drugs”, Wireless Flash News Service, June 1997
Interview, “Herbs, Vitamins in Medicine and Dentistry”, KBPI Radio, Denver, CO, June 1997
Interview, “Herbs, Non-conventional Therapy in Dentistry and Medicine”, WWNW Radio, Boca Raton, FL, July, 1997
Article, GP News, November 1997, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “Geriatric Dentistry: Teeth or No Teeth… ‘Til Death Do Us Part?” Vol. 30, No. 4
Narrator/Author, Sports By Line, USA, Radio and Internet, “Sports Medicine Minute”, 1997 – Present
Interview, Academy of General Dentistry Dental Notes, April 1998, “Sleeping Disorders”
Articles and Publications (Cont’d) Eric Zane Shapira, DDS
Interview, for the book: Symptoms and Cures for Geriatric Patients, Rodale Press, April 1998, “Geriatric Dental Care.”
Article, GP News, June 1998, Vol. 31, No. 2, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “Shall We Let Sleeping Dogs Lie?”
Interview, American Home Magazine, June 1998, “Alternative Medicine”
Interview, Massachusetts Cable TV Network, July 1998, “Snore guards and Breath Detectors”
Interview, Channel 8, Pacifica Cable TV, July 1998, “TMJ and Associated Headaches”
Article, GP News, Sept. 1998, Vol. 31, No. 3, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “Today is Tomorrow Yesterday”
Interview, MSNBC Internet News, Jan. 1999, “Alternative Dentistry: Herbs, Hypnosis and More – Holistic Medicine for the Mouth”
Interview, Medical Tribune News Service, Jan. 1999, “Dental Tool Measures Bad Breath”
Interview, Bottom Line Tomorrow Magazine, May 1999, “Herbal Medicine”
Interview, Child Magazine, June 1999, “Herbal Medicine”
Interview, Global Wireless, June 1999, “Herbs and Dentistry: Neem as an Antibacterial”
Interview, Men’s Health Magazine, July 1999, “Sensitive Teeth”
Panel Advisor, The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Seniors, Rodale Press, July 1999, Various Topics
Interview, Flash Wireless, September 1999, “Changes in Dentistry”
Article, Journal of the CAGD, March 1999, Vol. 32, No. 1, “To Be or Not To Be Hepatitis C: The Silent Epidemic”
Interview, KGO AM/FM Radio 810, June 2000, “Intraoral Tongue Piercing”
Articles and Publications (Cont’d) Eric Zane Shapira, DDS
Article, GP News, summer 2000, Vol. 33, No.2, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “What Does It Take?”
Article, GP News, summer 2000, Vol. 33, No. 2, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “Organized Dentistry or Why It Pays To Be In AGD”
Interview, Redbook Magazine, September 2000, “Medicines That Can Affect Your Mouth”
Interview, Men’s Health – 18, November 2000, “Teenage Bad Breath – How to Improve It and Eat Right to Keep It Right”
Interview, Willamette Weekly Health Magazine, December 2000, “Holistic Dentistry”
Article, Geriatric Hygiene: It’s Not All Black and White. Dentistry Today, 53-59; March 2001
Interview, Los Angeles Times, March 2001 “Tooth Jewelry and Tattooing”
Interview, Men’s Health, July 2001, “Canker Sores”
Article, GP News, Fall, 2001, Vol. 34, No. 3, CA Academy of General Dentistry, “Treating Medically Challenged Patients, You’ve Got to Know When To Hold ‘Em And When to Fold ‘Em”
Interview, Redbook, October 2001, “Health Related Products Related to Oral Health”, to be Published February 2002
Interview, San Francisco Examiner, December 2001, “Tongue Piercing”
Interview, Men’s Health, December 2001 for publication April 2002, “Bad Breath Tips”
Interview, Alternative Medicine Magazine, March 2002 for publication August 2002, “What Toothpaste Should We Use?”
Interview, Buffalo News, May 2002, “Lasers in Dentistry”
Interview, Woman’s World Magazine, Published October 2002, “Pain Free Dentistry”
Interview, National Glow Magazine, August 2002 for publication January/February 2003, “Alternative Dentistry.”
Article, GP News, Fall, 2002, Vol. 35, No. 3, Pg. 15, 16 & 20, Academy of General Dentistry, “Addiction and How We Handle It”
Interview, Men’s Health, publication in March 2003, “Cold Sore Remedies Interview, Newsweek Magazine, January 2003, “Sedation in Dentistry.”
Articles and Publications (Cont’d) Eric Zane Shapira, DDS
Interview, Radio, Dr. Mike’s Show, June 2003, Icicle Productions, San Francisco, “Dentistry for the Adolescent”
Interview, Radio, Sports Byline, Sports Medicine Hour, March 2004, San Francisco
Interview, Arthritis Today, April 2004, “How Arthritis affects Dentistry.”
Interview, Good Housekeeping, April 2004 for August 2004, “How to tell the difference between Apthous ulcers and cold sores.”
Interview, Child Magazine, April 2004, for August 2004, “How cinnamon affects dental disease.”
Interview, New Jersey Star Leger Newspaper, June 2004; “Mouth rinses and Their Effect on Periodontal disease”
Interview, Wall Street Journal, July 6, 2004; “The Efficacy of Mouth rinses as an Antibacterial Rinse.” Daily Health column
Interview, New Jersey Star Leger Newspaper, July 2004; “Temporomandibular Joint disease and Appliance therapy: What’s’ new.”
Monthly Column, ROTARY ON THE MOVE. District 5150 Newsletter, website www.rotary5150.org., District Governors Article, July 2004-July 2005
Article, Half Moon Bay Review, Dec 2005. Remember to give and to love this holiday season. Senior Page.
Interview, Baltimore Magazine, January 2006.Cosmetic Dentistry.
Interview, Seattle Times, February 2006. Portable Dental Equipment in Dentistry.
Interview, Women’s Health, February 2006. Nutrition and its’ relation to oral health.
Article, Half Moon Bay Review, February 2006. Caregiving.
Article, Half Moon Bay Review, April 2006, Nutrition and Aging.
Article, Half Moon Bay Review, October 2006, The Importance of Counseling
Article, Dignity Magazine, Half Moon Bay Senior Center Biannual, November 2006, Care Management: The Importance of Being Independent
Article, Dental Economics, January 2007, Portable Dentistry: Practicing “Out of the Box”
Article, Coastviews Magazine, September 2007, “What do you do about a failing memory?’
Article, Half Moon Bay Review, September 2007, “Continued learning keeps you young”.
Interview, Delicious Living Magazine, September 2007, “What affects bad breath?”
Article, Coastviews Magazine, November 2007, “Your Mouth is the Gateway to Your Health.”
Elder Talk Newsletter, Aging Mentor Services thoughts on Healthy Aging Quarterly, 2007-present
Articles and Publications (Cont’d) Eric Zane Shapira, DDS
Article, San Francisco Dental Society, The Bridge, June 2009“Viva La Difference: Geriatric Dentistry.”
Article, New Jersey Academy of Dentistry Newsletter, “Wisdom”,” Vol. 9, Number 3; Aging and How it is Affected by Oral/systemic Disease. Pg.14-16
Article, Coastviews Magazine, May 2011, “An Essay on the Importance of Now”
Article, Coastviews Magazine, June 2011, “Being a Parent to your Parents: the Importance of Listening to Yourself”
Article, Half Moon Bay Review, August 2011, “Aging and Your Oral Health”
Article, Coastviews Magazine, October 2011, “Hope Springs Eternal: Crisis vs. Opportunity”
Interview, Half Moon Bay Review, October 2011, “Working in China”
Article, “B” Magazine, November 2011, “The Importance of Being a Caregiver”
Article, PennWell Continuing Education, April 2012, “Geriatric Dentistry; Know your Audience:
Article, PennWell Continuing Education, April 2012, Aging and Its Relationship to Oral Systemic Disease
Article, Dental Economics, Caveat Emptor: The Dental Patient Syndrome and a “Call” to Arms for Dentists, May 2012
Article, Aging and Oral/Systemic disease, Academy of General Dentistry, Impact, Pending publication.
Article, PennWell Continuing Education, April 2013, Loss and Grief and How it Affects Dental Patients over 65”
Article, Half Moon Bay Review Newspaper, June 2013 “Sex and Intimacy After 60: Why Not Both?
Article, PennWell/Dentegra International Mexican Journal publication, August 2013 “Clinical Concerns in Treating Geriatric Patients.”
Article- Coastviews Magazine- “Health Tips on Aging”, August 2013
Article, PennWell Publishing, January 2014 “Implant Treatment for the Geriatric Patient: Necessity or Desire?
Article-PennWell Publishing, March 2014, Dental Economics “How to Get to “YES” with Geriatric Dental Implant Patients”
Article- PennWell Publishing Submitted, April 2014, “Geriatric Periodontal Disease: Will Our Teeth Outlive the Aging Process? (Article Resubmitted to the Journal of the Academy of General Dentistry for consideration- Pending)
Articles- Ramona Journal: Dementia and Cognitive Impairment; Loneliness: Healthy Aging. July-December 2018; January 2019- present, monthly articles
Articles for San Vicente News, monthly newspaper: 2019-present
Article: Implant Treatment for the Geriatric Patient: Necessity or Desire? Case Report: Modern Research in Dentistry; Volume 5, Issue 3: July 20. 2020.
Article: Volunteer Dentistry during the Covid Crisis; April 2021 Facets Journal of the San Diego Dental Society
Articles and Publications (Cont’d) Eric Zane Shapira, DDS
Articles in the San Vicente News, Ramona, California- Monthly from 2019- 2022
Article: Geriatric Dentistry-The Future of Care Part 1; October 2021 Facets Journal of the San Diego Dental Society
Mini Review: Special Deeds for Special Needs: Humans First, Needs Second; November 2021, Open Access Journal of Biomedical Science. ISSN: 2690-487X; 1332-1336
Article: Special Needs Dentistry; March 2022, Pages 10-13. Facets Journal of the San Diego Dental Society
*Submitted Dental Textbook for Publication: “Geriatric Dentistry: Gateway to Longevity and Life-Long Health.” EDRA Publishing. Expected Date: January 2024
Article: Geriatric Periodontal Disease (GPD): Will our Teeth Outlive the Aging Process? A Perspective; August 2022, Pages 747-751.Modern Research in Dentistry. (7(4) MRD 000666.2022 DOI: 10.31031/MRD.2022.07.000666. ISSN: 2637-7764
Published article, GP News California Academy of General Dentistry, Vol.47, Issue Number 2- Geriatric Dentistry and the Aging Dentist, p26-29. May,2023
Article, Journal of the Hispanic Dental Society, Editorial: Fear of the Unknown…promotes: Social Injustice, Prejudice, Racism, Ageism et.al. Bilingual Edition, Volume 8, Fall 2023. ISSN 2770-324X ISSN 2770-3231
Article, Texas Dental Society Journal, AI In Dentistry: Fact or Fiction? December 2023
Article, San Diego Dental Society FACETS, Magazine. Giving Our Gifts Away. P26-28. Volume 6, December 2023.
Article, San Diego Dental Society FACETS Magazine. An Interview with Dr. Hanlon, Endodontist, February 2024
CREDENTIALS
Doctor of Dental Surgery, June 1975(Temple University School of Dentistry)
Northeast Regional Boards, July 1975
Pennsylvania State Dental Board, June 1975- 2005 (Temporarily inactive), No. DS-019390-L
California State Dental Board, June 1976- Present. Expires 5-17-24, License No. 25839
DEA License June 1975- Present. Expires 5-17-2027.
Certificate of General Practice Residency, June 1976(Mt. Zion Hospital and Medical Center, SF)
Chief of Dentistry, Seton Coastside Hospital, 1978-1992
CREDENTIALS (Cont’d)
Assistant Clinical Professor of Dentistry, University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, 1981-84, Dept. of Community Dentistry
Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry – 1984
Mastership, Academy of General Dentistry, July 1996
Certified Hypnotherapist 1974-present
Conscious Sedation Permit State Dental Board, 1998- 2005, Certificate #061(Inactive)
Certified Phone Counselor, Stanford University Medical School, April 2004-present
Qualified, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Counselor, April 2004
Master of Arts in Clinical Gerontology with an Emphasis in Counseling Psychology, May 2004(Notre Dame de Namur University)
Certified Senior Peer Counselor, County of San Mateo Mental Health Department, May 2004
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, California State Department of Real Estate, May, 2004-2017
Master’s degree in Health Administration, June 2007 (University of Phoenix)
Professor of Geriatric Medicine and Nursing, #2 People’s Hospital, Taiyuan, China; June 2008-2018
Professor of Dentistry, #2 People’s Hospital, Taiyuan, China; November 2011-2018.
Visiting Professor of Dentistry and Medicine, Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital, Yangzhou, China, May 2012-2018
Appointed Geriatric Dentistry Advisor for the Geriatric Dentistry Advisory Board for General Dentistry, the peer reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, January 2014- Present
Appointed Visiting Professor of Dentistry and Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Hospital of Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China, December 2014-2018.
MEMBERSHIPS-PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Dental Association, 1975-Present (Emeritus Member as of January 2012)
California Dental Association, 1976-Present (Emeritus Member)
Academy of General Dentistry, 1975- Present (Emeritus Member)
Academy of General Dentistry National Trustee, Region 13, 1990-96
Academy of General Dentistry Publications Committee, 1992-96, Chairman 1993-95
Memberships-Professional Organizations (Cont’d) Eric Zane Shapira,
National Academy of General Dentistry, First Associate Editor, 1995-96
Reviewer, General Dentistry Journal, Academy of General Dentistry, 1982-Present
Reviewer, Journal of American Dental Association, 1994-Present
California Academy of General Dentistry, Regional Vice President, 1984-90
San Mateo County Dental Association, 1976-2017
National Academy of General Dentistry - Public Information Council Member, 1987-90
National Membership Council Board Member, Academy of General Dentistry, 1983-86
Member, San Diego Dental Society 2017- Present
Member, So. California Academy of General Dentistry 2017- Present
Northern California Academy of General Dentistry, 1978-2017
(Emeritus Member as of January 2012)
President, 1984-85
President-elect, 1982-83, 1983-84
Vice President, 1981-82
Board of Directors, 1979-96
Advisory Board Member, 1992-present
. American Society of Hospital Dentists
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist)
St. Catherine’s Hospital on Half Moon Bay (Now Seton Hospital Coastside)
Chief of Dentistry, 1978-92
Active Staff, 1978-92; Courtesy Staff, 1992-2005
Seton Medical Center, Daly City, CA
Courtesy Staff, 1981-2005
University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA
Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept. of Community Dentistry
Part-time Faculty, 1979-83 (on leave of absence)
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Public Health Association
Mt. Zion Hospital Oral Implant Study Club, 1975-76
Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce, 1976-Present
President, 1981-82
Board of Directors, 1978-81
Half Moon Bay Rotary International, 1977-Present
Area Representative, 1985-86
President, 1982-83
Vice President, 1981-82
Board of Directors, 1979
Chairman, International Relations Committee, Half Moon Bay Rotary Club
Memberships-Professional Organizations (Cont’d) Eric Zane Shapira, DDS
Chairman, Scholarship Committee, Half Moon Bay Rotary Club
Chairman, Rotary Foundation Committee, 1982-Present, Half Moon Bay Rotary Club
District 5150 Group Study Exchange Committee Member, 1988-94
District 5150 Chairman, Youth Exchange, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95
District 5150 Foundation Event Chairman, “It’s All Greek to Me, Picnic”, 9/2001
Rotoplast Volunteer – Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Surgical Assistant Cleft Lips and
Palates, Recovery Room Nurse/Doctor, Translator, 11/2002
Rotary District 5150 Conference Chairman, 5/2003
Rotary District 5150 District Governor, July, 2004-05
Rotary Project Fair Participant, Ecuador, March 2004
Rotary Volunteer, Sri Lanka Tsunami Aid (Took 20 Water Purification Systems to
Sri Lanka for installation), February 2005
Rotary Volunteer, Ecuador, Water Projects, December 2005
Rotary Volunteer, Group Study Exchange Leader-Chile April 2006
Rotary Volunteer, Ecuador, Children’s Medical clinic and Water projects, May 2006
Rotary Volunteer, Chile, Handicapped Children’s Center, Arauco, October 2007
Chair, West Coast Ambassadorial Scholar Orientation for Rotary International Foundation Scholars, 2005-2007; continuing member of this committee until 2017.
American Association of Geriatric Dentistry, 1982-Present
Charter Member, Academy of Continuing Education, 1982-Present
The Flying Dentists Association
American Academy of Poets
San Mateo County Arts Council - 1982-93
Board of Directors, 1982-85
Coastal Arts League, 1979-Present (Founding Member)
Peninsula Art
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