The American Dental Hygienists Association defines optimal oral health as “a standard of health of the oral and related tissues which enable an individual to eat, speak and socialize without ac-tive disease, discomfort or embarrassment, and which contribute to a general well-being and overall total health.”

Shireman has been practicing holistic dentistry for several years in Raleigh and has recently relocated and established her practice in Wilmington. She has numerous patents, has written articles for scientific publications and is an active member of the IAOMT, the Holistic Dental Association and many online holistic groups.