Mr Michael Shaffer

Dr. Michael Shaffer graduated from the University of Buffalo summa cum laude with a Bachelors of Science in Biochemical Pharmacology. He continued his education, receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from SUNY at Stony Brook, School of Dental Medicine in 2012. As a dental student, Dr. Shaffer served on the admissions committee for prospective students. After dental school, Dr. Shaffer completed a one-year General Practice Residency at Stony Brook and an additional year of training to provide IV sedation for dental procedures. Dr. Shaffer currently serves as an Associate Clinical Professor at the Touro School of Dental Medicine in the Department of General Dentistry. With Dr. Shaffer's training, he is well-versed in treating phobic patients, children, adults, and those with special needs. His further education and training in the utilization of a dental microscope, sedation, surgery and pediatrics allow him to deliver all phases of care to his patients. As a member of the American Dental Association and the local dental society, he continues to keep abreast the new technology and innovations in the field.