Education

Dr. Shagam graduated in 1970 from Albany State University, New York. Received a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration-Marketing, with a Minor in Television Production.

In 1972 to 1976 He attended Howard University College Of Dentistry, Washington, D.C.: Degree- Doctor of Dental Surgery.

In 1976-1978 Temple University College Of Dentistry, Philadelphia, Pa.: Orthodontic Certificate.

Honors And Awards

Graduated on Dean's List from Dental School,
May,1976. Top Student in Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, 1976, Howard University College of Dentistry

Teaching Experience

Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics at Howard University College of Dentistry, Washington, D.C. August, 1976 through December, 1976.

Orthodontic Practice

MANAGEMENT CONSULTING: Technology: Author and Copyright holder of the Quick Notes Risk Management and Referral Report Writer for Orthodontics. Lecturer for T.P Orthodontic Company in the field of Practice Management. Sales and Product Consultant for Masel, Inc., Orthodontic products. Sales and Product Consultant for Dentaurum Orthodontic Products,Inc.

Other Specialties And Interests

Zoological Dental Consultant (Independent)-Consulted for the Bronx Zoo, San Diego Zoo,Great Adventure Safari Park (New Jersey), International Primate Protection League, Philadelphia Zoo, Metro Zoo (Miami, Florida) numerous private parties and organizations, Zoological Dental Consultant for Jenkinson's Aquarium, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, Zoological Dental Consultant for the Eastern States Working Dog Association, Zoological Dental Consultant for the Cohansik Zoo, Bridgeton, NJ, Zoological Dental Consultant for the Popcorn Zoo, Lacey Township, NJ, Zoological Dental Consultant for the Cape May Zoo, Cape May,NJ.

Lectures Given

Philadelphia Zoo, American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Continuing Education Program, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Western States Conference of Veterinarians, and numerous private speaking engagements, Featured speaker at the Eastern States Working Dog Association Annual Meeting, October, 2001 in Eden, NC.

Publications

American Veterinary Dental Society Journal, monthly articles in the Association of Professional Zookeepers Journal.

Professional Affiliations

Member of the following Organizations and Societies: American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, New Jersey Dental Association (Associate), Pennsylvania Dental Association, American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums. Several Dental Study Clubs, Trustee, The Burlington County, NJ, Police Canine Association, Active Member of the Canine Search and Recovery Association, Member of the United States Police K9 Association, K9 Handler.

Licenses

New Jersey and Pennsylvania. N.E.R.B. Certification. Current CPR certification- The American Heart Association.

Personal

Hobbies: Exotic and Domestic Animal Dentistry, Photography, Dog Training.

Other

Graduate of Disney University (Orlando, FL) September, 1997 -Professional Development Program

Mt. Holly, NJ Office
9-11 Garden Street
609-267-2266

Medford, NJ Office
686 Stokes Road
609-953-3344