Dr. Schafer is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing for over 18 years in the Wheat Ridge area. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of South Dakota. Following dental school she completed her Doctorate of Dental Surgery and certification in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery at The Ohio State University. Dr. Schafer has been named Top Dentist by 5280 Magazine in 2008 and 2013-2016. She is a board certified Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, as well as Diplomate for the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. She is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Colorado Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.Dr. Schafer and her team pride themselves on creating a caring and compassionate environment where patients are at ease. Together they are devoted to creating the best outcome and are always available to answer questions before and after surgery.