Paul Schafer, DDS MAGD

896 Sutro Avenue
Novato, CA 94947
Dr. Paul Schafer

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Services Offered

  • Checkup & Cleaning

  • Urgent Issue

  • Insurance & Payment

    • Bills your insurance directly

      You will only pay for costs not covered by your plan

    Languages Spoken

    English
    Spanish

    Paul Schafer, DDS MAGD

    FAQ

    What makes your practice special when compared with others in the area?
    We are a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles! Paul Schafer is an esteemed dentist serving patients of all ages in the north bay. Whether you are interested in dental implants, teeth whitening or preventive dentistry, we are committed to providing meticulous craftsmanship in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
    What are you and your team proud of at your practice?
    Dr. Schafer continues to study the latest advances in dentistry in such areas as lasers and implants with the nation’s foremost clinicians. This passion for education allows him to offer state-of-the-art techniques with an emphasis on prevention. Dr. Schafer is one of only a handful of dentists in the bay area to have been awarded a Fellowship from the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry in recognition of his training in the most advanced methods of saving teeth. If a tooth truly needs a crown, or a conservative tooth-colored composite filling, Dr. Schafer’s office is one of only five offices in Marin County equipped to use a surgical operating microscope for these treatments. He is a member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry. He and his registered dental hygienist are both certified in the use of lasers. Should you be missing a tooth, Dr. Schafer is one of only a dozen surgeons and general dentists in Marin who have been awarded a Fellowship from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. In recognition of Dr. Schafer’s continuing commitment to expand his skills and dental knowledge by completing over a thousand hours of continuing education classes, he was awarded a Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2007. Less than 1% of all dentists in the United States have achieved this honor, including only two dentists practicing in Marin County. Despite his clinical accolades, Dr. Schafer takes time to listen to his patients’ individual needs so he can best help them make informed choices about their dental health. Dr. Schafer is active many professional societies. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Northern California Academy of General Dentistry, the California Dental Association, and the Marin County Dental Society. Dr. Schafer is proud to give back to his community and to those less fortunate. Dr. Schafer has volunteered at events hosted by Flying Doctors, Remote Area Medical, Care Harbor, and CDA Cares.
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    Dr. Paul Schafer

    Dr. Paul Schafer

    Paul Schafer grew up in the east bay. He was graduated from the College of Engineering at U.C. Berkeley, where he earned a letter in crew and served on the Engineering Joint Council. After working as an electrical engineer and project leader for Hewlett-Packard, he was accepted to U.C. San Francisco Dental School. There he was honored to receive the Chancellor Fleming Award, a Certificate of Commendation from the dean, and twice served as president of his class. He also received achievement awards from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the Academy of Operative Dentistry. After graduation in 1994, Dr. Schafer taught dental students as a part-time member of the faculty for over 18 years. He is a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society.

    Why should patients choose you as their provider instead of others in the area?

    Dr. Schafer offers a unique set of training and skills. He is one of only two dentists in Marin County to have earned a Mastership from the Academy of General Dentistry, which requires over 1,100 hours of training. He is one of about a dozen surgeons and general dentists in Marin to have earned a Fellowship from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Six years ago he became just the third dentist in Marin able to place crowns and bonded white fillings using a surgical operating microscope. He is the only dentist in Marin to have been awarded a Fellowship from the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry. He served for 18 years as a faculty member at the UC San Francisco Dental School teaching the latest techniques including CAMBRA.

    What are the top 3 treatments that you focus on?

    1. Minimally invasive treatments to preserve your teeth and gums; saving your teeth and preventing expensive replacement later. Dr. Schafer taught this philosophy during his 18 years as a clinical faculty member at UC San Francisco Dental School. 2. One of only 5 dentists in all of Marin equipped to place crowns and bonded composite restorations using a surgical operating microscope for the most conservative and precise dentistry. 3. As a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Dr. Schafer has been trained in placing dental implants using computer guided surgery for exact placement for the best prognosis and longevity, then restoring them to proper form and function for lasting beauty.

    What are you proud of in your practice?

    Children are delightful, and we get them off to a great start with innovative preventive techniques their parents can implement so they grow up without any cavities. For those with a history of good dental care, we can help them restore and maintain their healthy smiles for a lifetime. For adults with a history of fillings, gum disease, or discomfort, we can treat their problems with compassion, and have a 20 year record of success using encouragement and state of the art equipment and techniques.

    Which cases do you enjoy treating? Why?

    We take the time to get to know each patient and their unique dental situation. Patients appreciate our enthusiasm and compassion, and how we encourage them to meet their dental health goals without criticism.


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