Paul L Shivers, DMD, MD
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About
Paul L. Shivers, DMD, MD is a faculty member in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Hospital Dentistry within the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan Hospitals. He earned his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and his dental degree from Case Western Reserve University. He subsequently received his medical degree and completed residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Case Western Reserve. Following residency, he pursued fellowship training in oral/head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgery at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Shivers currently serves as the Program Director of the Oral/Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship within the Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Clinical Specialization:
Dr. Shivers specializes in diagnosis and treatment of adult oral and maxillofacial pathology and trauma, with an emphasis in mouth and jaw cancers
Qualifications
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FellowshipUniversity of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Oncology and Reconstruction, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
2020 - 2021
Postdoctoral Fellowship
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ResidencyCase Western Reserve University, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Cleveland, OH, United States
2015 - 2020
Residency
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MDCase Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
2015 - 2018
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DMDCase Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
2010 - 2014
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BAThe Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
2006 - 2010
Recent Publications
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Shivers PL, Goncalves PZ. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2026 Mar 1; 84 (3): 287 - 288.Journal ArticleThe PGY-0: Why the Start of Training Doesn't Have to Wait Till Residency
DOI:10.1016/j.joms.2025.09.026 -
Shivers PL, Troost J, Ward BB. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2025 Dec 1; 83 (12): 1560 - 1569.Journal ArticleWhat is the Role of Depth of Invasion With Site Specificity in Managing the Clinically Negative Neck for Patients With Stage I Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma? (cT1N0)
DOI:10.1016/j.joms.2025.09.001 PMID: 41015065 -
Shivers P. 2025 Oct 14;PresentationAnesthesia Update
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McMillan DC, McMillan KB, Viozzi CF, Shivers P, Gellrich NC, Powers DB. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2025 Feb 1; 83 (2): 134 - 137.Journal ArticleA New Hope: Patient-Specific Bone-Anchored Subperiosteal Implants: Perspective of 3 US Institutions on This Resurrected Treatment Modality
DOI:10.1016/j.joms.2024.10.005 PMID: 39491867 -
Shivers P. 2025 Oct 14;PresentationAdjunct and Alternative Medical Management of Benign Jaw Tumors
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Ward BB, Shivers PL. 2024 May 17; Pearls and Pitfalls in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 227 - 233.ChapterPractical tips for harvesting microvascular fibula flap
DOI:10.1007/978-3-031-47307-4_33 -
Shivers P. 2025 Oct 14;PresentationMandibular and Maxillary Reconstruction
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Chadha S, Troost JP, Shivers PL. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2023 Oct 1; 81 (10): 1301 - 1310.Journal ArticleDoes the Penicillin Allergy Label Affect Outcomes of Complicated Odontogenic Infections?
DOI:10.1016/j.joms.2023.07.001 PMID: 37507104