Gregory M. Schuster

Gregory M. Schuster is a Professor at Midwestern University's College of Dental Medicine-Arizona, affiliated with the Dental Institute. He holds academic appointments as Director of Clinical Faculty and has served as a faculty director for 3 years, alongside 10 years as a faculty member and clinical care coordinator. His educational background includes a D.D.S. from the University of Washington (1992), an M.Ed. from Northern Arizona University (2017), and a B.S. from Pacific Lutheran University (1988).

His research focuses on CO₂ lasers in dental applications, including soft and hard tissue procedures and analgesic effects on enamel and dentin. Teaching interests include laser dentistry and improving educational strategies for dental students. His publications address dental education, student well-being, incentive programs, and admissions criteria correlations with clinical performance.

He has advised no formally listed students. His work emphasizes resilience in dental education and innovative clinical training methods.