Dr. Robert Schacter is an experienced orthodontist in Woodland Hills with over 20 years of experience straightening smiles and improving how patients' faces and jaws align. He is a board-certified specialist who offers traditional braces, clear braces, and Invisalign clear aligners, and he believes that straight teeth and proper jaw alignment lead to better self-esteem and overall health. Dr. Schacter is highly educated, having earned degrees from top universities including UC San Diego and USC, and he has been recognized multiple times as an Outstanding Teacher of the Year at USC, where he currently teaches future orthodontists. He runs his practice with a focus on achieving excellent results in a modern, welcoming setting, and he is accepting new patients. Dr. Schacter runs his orthodontic practice with his son, Dr. Warren Schacter, combining their expertise to provide quality care for families in the Woodland Hills area.

Specialties

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OrthodonticsPrimary
Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

St Louis UniversityMedical School, 1962
University Of Southern California - Bs BiologyUndergraduate School
University Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineResidency Hospital
United States Naval HospitalInternship Hospital
Bachelor of Science from University of California San Diego (Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude)
Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) with honors from UCLA School of Dentistry (1994)
Philadelphia General HospitalInternship Hospital
Master of Science (MS) in Orthodontics from USC (1997)
Masters - Orthodontics - Usc Graduated With Honors

Board Certifications

Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics

Credential: D,D,S,

NPI registered: 08/02/2006

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Areas of Focus

traditional bracesclear bracesInvisalign clear alignersfacial balancejaw alignment

Professional Memberships

American Dental Association
American Board of Orthodontics
American Association of Orthodontists
Southern California Angle Society

Awards & Recognition

Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award (multiple times, USC)

Beyond the Office

Assistant professor in the graduate orthodontic department at USC

Implemented case-review system to help USC residents become board certified

President of USC Orthodontic Alumni Association

Treasurer of USC Orthodontic Alumni Association

Program chair of Southern California Angle Society

Volunteer soccer referee

Father-son practice with Dr. Warren Schacter

Has two sons named Benjamin and Matthew

Enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and hiking

Has four rescue dogs, one of which comes to the office daily

Office therapy dog named Arthur

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