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Dr. Alex Shaw received his MS in Craniofacial Biology from University of Southern California in 2002, and MSc in Bioinformatics from Oxford University in 2006. In the same year, he received his DDS from University of the Pacific, where he received various awards and recognitions including: Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society Clinical Excellence Award for first place in case presentation and implant dentistry, the Charles A. Ertola Award for outstanding performance in clinical removable prosthodontics, and the International Congress of Oral Implantology Award, among others.After graduating from dental school, Dr. Shaw practiced general
dentistry in San Francisco, California and was faculty in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Implant Clinic at the University of the Pacific. Currently, he joined his father’s practice in Taipei, Taiwan where he maintains a busy practice focusing in aesthetics, restorative and implant dentistry. He also enjoys volunteering for the dental care of children with MPS.

His research experience includes genetic studies in cleft lip and palate, bioinformatics and Imaging. He has published and co-authored various publications in different Journals. He is member of the American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), American Association of Implant Dentistry, and American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Abstract
Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) is a group of lysosomal storage disorders associated with a variety of clinical features. Dental management of patients with MPS depends on the MPS type and its severity. Prevention of advanced dental decay and gum disease becomes of great importance in order to avoid extensive dental procedures where cooperation is essential, and avoid the use of anesthetics which can cause adverse effects in some patients.

This presentation will focus on the preventive dental treatment of patients with MPS. Clinical experience and observation will be mentioned along with a brief discussion of the current dental literature.