Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

David Shafer, DMD

Chair, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Farmington, CT

David M. Shafer, DMD, is Chair of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the UConn School of Dental Medicine, Associate Professor of Endodontics, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at UConn Health. He specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery, focusing on reconstruction of the jaws using hard and soft tissue grafting, surgical correction of skeletal facial deformities, and surgical treatment of jaw pathology. His practice serves a diverse patient population, incl

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS)

Education & Training

Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania (BA, Developmental and Cellular Biology, 1981)
Dental School: Harvard University (DMD, 1986)
Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1990)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Outstanding Patient Experience Award™
2023-2025 (3 years)
Kaiser Permanente Foundation — Award, Excellence in Clinical Instruction
1993
UConn Health — Board of Directors Faculty Recognition Award
2026

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Dentoalveolar Surgery

Conditions & Treatments

Dental ImplantsBone GraftingReconstructive Surgery

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UConn John Dempsey Hospital
UConn Health
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Hartford Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Shafer treats

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Shafer accept Ameritas insurance?

David Shafer's public profile lists Ameritas, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Assurant Health plus 19 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Shafer practice?

David Shafer practices in Farmington, CT with hospital affiliations including UConn John Dempsey Hospital, UConn Health, and Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

What does Dr. Shafer specialize in?

David Shafer is a board-certified oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist with focus areas in Dentoalveolar Surgery.

How long has Dr. Shafer been practicing?

David Shafer has 40+ years of clinical experience in oral & maxillofacial surgery.

What is Dr. Shafer's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania (BA, Developmental and Cellular Biology, 1981); Dental School: Harvard University (DMD, 1986); Residency: Long Island Jewish Medical Center (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1990).