Natalie J. Schafer DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
7760 W 38th Ave Suite 102 Wheat Ridge CO, 80033About
Dr. Natalie Schafer is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Wheat Ridge, CO. Dr. Schafer specializes in the treatment of problems related to the face, mouth and jaws. As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Schafer is a unique dental specialist who can provide emergency medicine, perform general surgery and give anesthesia. These medical doctors are the only type of medical care specialist who can administer anesthesia, besides anesthesiologists. Typical procedures performed by Dr. Schafer are tooth extractions, especially wisdom teeth, corrective jaw surgery, cleft palate surgery and reconstructive surgery after an injury. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can also perform dental work including placing dental implants. These surgeons might also deal with conditions of sleep apnea, oral cancers and more.
Education and Training
University of South Dakota B.S. Biology 1990
The Ohio State University D.D.S. 1994
Board Certification
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAmerican Board of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryABOMS
Provider Details
Awards
- Top Dentist 2008, 2013-17 5280 Magazine
Treatments
- Dental Implants
- Bone Grafting
- Wisdom Teeth
- Anesthesia
- 3d Imaging
- Tooth Extractions
- Exposure Of Impacted Teeth
- Pre-prosthetic Surgery
- Oral Pathology
- Facial Trauma
- Distraction Osteogenesis
- Bone Morphogenetic Protein
- Platelet Rich Plasma
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Dental Association
- Professional Member American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Professional Member Colorado Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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