Paul L Shivers, DMD, MD

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Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
School of Dentistry
Fellowship Director
Medical School
Available to mentor
Paul L Shivers, DMD, MD
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Clinical Assistant Professor
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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

    • Fellowship
      University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Oncology and Reconstruction, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
      2020 - 2021
      Postdoctoral Fellowship
    • Residency
      Case Western Reserve University, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Cleveland, OH, United States
      2015 - 2020
      Residency
    • MD
      Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
      2015 - 2018
    • DMD
      Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
      2010 - 2014
    • BA
      The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
      2006 - 2010

    Recent Publications

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    • Journal Article
      The PGY-0: Why the Start of Training Doesn't Have to Wait Till Residency
      Shivers PL, Goncalves PZ. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2026 Mar 1; 84 (3): 287 - 288. DOI:10.1016/j.joms.2025.09.026
    • Journal Article
      What 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)
      Shivers PL, Troost J, Ward BB. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2025 Dec 1; 83 (12): 1560 - 1569. DOI:10.1016/j.joms.2025.09.001
      PMID: 41015065
    • Presentation
      Anesthesia Update
      Shivers P. 2025 Oct 14;
    • Journal Article
      A New Hope: Patient-Specific Bone-Anchored Subperiosteal Implants: Perspective of 3 US Institutions on This Resurrected Treatment Modality
      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. DOI:10.1016/j.joms.2024.10.005
      PMID: 39491867
    • Presentation
      Adjunct and Alternative Medical Management of Benign Jaw Tumors
      Shivers P. 2025 Oct 14;
    • Chapter
      Practical tips for harvesting microvascular fibula flap
      Ward BB, Shivers PL. 2024 May 17; Pearls and Pitfalls in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 227 - 233. DOI:10.1007/978-3-031-47307-4_33
    • Presentation
      Mandibular and Maxillary Reconstruction
      Shivers P. 2025 Oct 14;
    • Journal Article
      Does the Penicillin Allergy Label Affect Outcomes of Complicated Odontogenic Infections?
      Chadha S, Troost JP, Shivers PL. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2023 Oct 1; 81 (10): 1301 - 1310. DOI:10.1016/j.joms.2023.07.001
      PMID: 37507104