Dr. Shapoff has been in private practice since 1977 in Fairfield, Connecticut and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology since 1981. He was elected as a Director of the American Board of Periodontology (2004-2010), and co-chairman (2009-2010). Dr. Shapoff also served as a Trustee of the American Academy of Periodontology (2015-2018). He has served as President of numerous dental and periodontal organizations on the local, state and regional levels and has lectured extensively throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, Middle East and in Asia on bone grafting, dental implant surgery, and periodontal treatment.

Dr. Shapoff has also written articles published in the Journal of Periodontology, International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Compendium, Implant Practice, and The Dental Guide, (Canada). A frequent lecturer on periodontics, bone grafting procedures and dental implant surgery, Dr. Shapoff enjoys the opportunity to lecture to his dental colleagues around the world.

Dr. Cary Shapoff volunteered with Faith In Practice as a dental healthcare provider in Antigua, Guatemala (since 2014).