Meet our compassionate dental team
All our professionals at Schaffer Dental Excellence maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.
Robert Schaffer, DDS
Schaffer Dental Excellence
SCHOLARSHIP
Health Professional Scholarship from the United States Navy to attend New York University, College of Dentistry
RESIDENCY
Advanced Education in General Dentistry
Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina
Dr. Schaffer began his academic work at East Carolina University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors. He was then commissioned as a Naval Officer, and went on to earn his degree in Dentistry, DDS at New York University. Upon graduating NYU he was promoted as a Lieutenant in the US Navy. His post-doctoral work included a one-year residency in advanced education in general dentistry at the Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeune. Dr. Schaffer had a variety of experiences as the Senior Dental Officer, including deploying with the Marines to Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. While in Afghanistan, Dr. Schaffer supported combat readiness and humanitarian missions for the 22nd MEU, Marine Expeditionary Unit. He then worked as a general dentist at MCRD, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego providing dental treatment to active duty Marines, Sailors and Marine recruits. He is a member of several professional and academic societies/organizations including ADA, California Dental Society, San Diego County Dental Society, and Seattle Study Club. Dr. Schaffer has taken extensive continuing education courses including, Invisalign, Six Month Smiles, Lumineers, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry.
After six years of being a partner in a highly successful private practice in Wilmington NC, Dr. Schaffer and his family realized how much they missed living in San Diego! They are very excited to return & call San Diego home again!!
Sandy Cadiz
Business Manager
Hi my name is Sandy Cadiz AKA"Sandy Beaches" I am the Business Manager at Schaffer Dental Excellence. I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Schaffer and our awesome team for the past three years. My background started in Hotel Management but I have always had a passion for beautiful smiles. I decided to leave the Hotel Management field 26 years ago and I am happy to say it was one of the best decisions in my life! I love working in dentistry! I myself am a bit of a dental coward so I have great empathy for others that share this annoying fear. It gives me great joy to teach others that with the many amazing advances in dentistry there is no reason to have a fearful experience. I also love that our office is very modern with the latest technology and that we are the only dental office in Southern California that is a green dental office caring for our planet! On a personal note I have two grown wonderful sons and a very handsome 10 month old grandson. I got my nickname Sandy Beaches because I am crazy about the beach and spend a lot of vacation time in Hawaii and just recently discovered how awesome Mexico beaches are! I love boogie boarding and being in the sun enjoying the outdoors!
