Dr. Robert William Shafer, DMD
OrthodonticsNPI: 1508960170
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About This Provider
Dr. Robert W. Shafer, DMD, MS, has been transforming smiles in Champaign and Mahomet, Illinois, since 1994. As an American Board of Orthodontists-certified specialist with more than 30 years of clinical experience, he has completed treatment for over 10,000 patients. Dr. Shafer ranks in the top 1% of Invisalign providers worldwide, a designation tied to case volume, clinical outcomes, and documented continuing education. He is also the published author of 'A Clear Difference: A Guide to Invisalign', one of a small number of practicing orthodontists to translate a clinical philosophy into a patient-facing book. Dr. Shafer uses advanced 3D digital scanning and customized treatment planning to design precise care for every case. His proprietary Shafer Time Saver program pairs smartphone-based photo monitoring with remote clinical review, cutting the number of required office visits without reducing accuracy. Families across the Midwest choose Dr. Shafer for his combination of board-certified clinical precision, treatment efficiency, and a hands-on coaching approach that guides each patient from initial consultation through final retainer.
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Education & Training
Credential: DMD
NPI registered: 09/12/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Advanced digital imaging
- 3D scans
- Invisalign Smile Simulations
- Digital scans
- Shafer Time Saver remote monitoring system
- Virtual monitoring
- Self-ligating braces
Awards & Recognition
- Top 1% Invisalign Provider in the world
- Amazon #1 bestselling author of 'A Clear Difference – A Guide to Invisalign'
Beyond the Office
Published book: 'A Clear Difference – A Guide to Invisalign'
Inspired by his own orthodontic experience as a teen
Has transformed over 10,000 smiles
Has successfully completed over 4,000 Invisalign cases
Practicing since 1994
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