Raised in Long Island, New York, Dr. Safer had braces as a child and had a very positive experience! He endeavors to provide a pleasant experience for his patients as well. First and foremost a family man, Dr. Safer also enjoys honing his musical skills on both the saxophone and clarinet. Following his preliminary degrees, Dr. Safer married and now resides in New Jersey with his wife and children. As a parent, Dr. Safer is a teacher; as a professional practitioner, Dr. Safer has enjoyed teaching as a faculty member at Jacobi Medical Center. He brings his value of education, integrity, and achievements into his private practice where caring for his patients and their smiles is his priority.
Dr. Safer has earned a plethora of scholarships and awards throughout his career. Graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Maryland Dental School, Dr. Safer ranked second in his class, and was awarded membership to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) National Dental Honor Society upon graduation. He was then voted Resident of the Year at the conclusion of his general practice residency program at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, New York. Dr. Safer completed his orthodontic training at Brooklyns Maimonides Medical Center, where he served as chief resident during his third and final year. Soon after graduation, Dr. Safer achieved Diplomate status with the American Board of Orthodontics; the first Maimonides graduate to attain this level of certification. Always one to further his educational experience, he was given the opportunity to complete a unique and prestigious Orthodontic/Orthognathic Fellowship at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Jacobi Medical Center, affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. In both academic and scholarly pursuits, Dr. Safer has achieved excellence through his meticulous attention to the nuances of his field and is an active member of multiple professional dental and orthodontic associations. Each of these elements informs his daily practice which centers on his patients wellbeing, self-esteem, and total health, values that Dr. Safer prioritizes in both his professional and private life.
American Association of Orthodontists American Board of Orthodontics American Dental Association College of Diplomates of the ABO Mid-Atlantic Society of Orthodontists New Jersey Association of Orthodontists
Thank you for taking the time to check out our office! I am always excited when new families join our practice. As manager for Dr. Safer, I aid in comfortably helping your transition into the world of orthodontics. Dr. Safer and our staff are intune with your needs and we know that you will enjoy your experience from start to finish.
At Safer Orthodontics, we appreciate your desire to seek the best possible orthodontic care for you or your child. We share this same goal; Dr. Safer understands that no two individuals present to our office with identical treatment needs. He therefore treats every patient case using a personalized approach, giving it the time and attention it deserves.