Thomas M. Paumier Dr., United States
Dr. Thomas M. Paumier, DDS, brings a wealth of expertise & dedication to continuing education for dental professionals. A cum laude graduate of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Dr. Paumier holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and completed a General Practice Residency (GPR) at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Since 1988, he has provided outstanding care in private practice in Canton, Ohio, and has been a dedicated educator on the faculty of the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital GPR. As Chairman of the Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Board, Dr. Paumier’s influence extends deeply into clinical education and leadership.
Dr. Paumier has been instrumental in establishing clinical standards that shape antibiotic practices in dentistry. He served on the expert panels for the ADA and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, co-authoring critical Clinical Practice Guidelines for Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Prosthetic Joint Patients. His role as co-author of ADA’s Clinical Practice Guideline for Antibiotic Use in Endodontic Infections underscores his commitment to safe, evidence-based patient care. Honored with the ADA’s 2019 Evidence-Based Dentistry in Clinical Practice
