Dr. Adam Shaffer, DDS, Napa, CA | Pediatric Dentist

About Dr. Adam Shaffer

Please Note: The appointment time that you select needs to be confrimed with our receptionist Dr. Adam Shaffer is a board-certified specialist in pediatric dentistry. He earned his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from UCLA. He then obtained a Master of Science degree in Oral and Craniofacial Biology from UCSF while concurrently completing advanced specialty training in pediatric dentistry at UCSF and at UCSF-Children’s Hospital Oakland. Even before he became a pediatric dentist, Dr. Shaffer has always loved working with children. He spent many years coaching local Little League, tee-ball, and high school cross country and track, tutoring children in Oakland and Berkeley, and recently was an assistant coach for his son’s basketball team. Dr. Shaffer continues to stay involved in academia and is a former assistant clinical professor at UCSF in the department of pediatric dentistry and currently works part-time at UCSF-Children’s Hospital Oakland. He has lectured on topics ranging from oral sedation safety protocols to emerging non-invasive ways of treating dental caries (“cavities”). He additionally spends time treating underserved patients abroad and has traveled to both Honduras and Fiji for dental outreach trips. Dr. Shaffer focuses on providing comfortable pediatric dental care, specializing in oral conscious sedation, minimally invasive dental techniques, and clinical pain prevention. He regularly takes continuing education courses on all phases of dentistry, as well as in pediatric dentistry consistent with keeping his status as a board-certified pediatric dentist. He has worked in private practice in the East Bay Area since 2012. Born and raised in Alameda, California, Dr. Shaffer is proud to call the Bay Area his home. He enjoys running, cycling, snowboarding, and rooting for the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco Giants. He also enjoys going to the beach and spending time with his wife, two children, and dog.

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Popular visit reasons

Cavities

Clear Aligners / Invisalign Consultation

Cracked Tooth Repair

Dental Emergency

Dental Pain Consultation

Filling

Pediatric Dentist Consultation

Pediatric Dentist Follow Up

Cavities

Clear Aligners / Invisalign Consultation

Cracked Tooth Repair

Dental Emergency

Office location

Howdy Pediatric Dental Studio

3449 Valle Verde Dr, Ste C, Napa, CA 94558

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Education and background

Practice names

Howdy Pediatric Dental Studio

Hospital affiliations

Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland

Board certifications

American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Education and training

Dental School - University of California, Berkeley, Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of California, San Francisco, Master's in Oral and Craniofacial Biology

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1396006110

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Frequently asked questions

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Which hospital is Dr. Adam Shaffer affiliated with?

Dr. Adam Shaffer is affiliated with Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland.

What practice does Dr. Adam Shaffer work with?

Dr. Adam Shaffer works with Howdy Pediatric Dental Studio.

Where is Dr. Adam Shaffer's office located?

Dr. Adam Shaffer's office is located at 3449 Valle Verde Dr, Napa, CA 94558.

Which board certifications does Dr. Adam Shaffer have?

Dr. Adam Shaffer is certified by American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Adam Shaffer?

Dr. Adam Shaffer frequently sees patients for Cavities, Cracked Tooth Repair, Dental Emergency, Filling, and Pediatric Dentist Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Adam Shaffer on their profile.