Dr. Joel Schacher is a native of Toronto. He completed both his undergraduate and dental training at the University of Toronto obtaining his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree in 1977.
He spent 1978 as a General Dental Resident at the Hamilton General Hospital before entering the Orthodontic Specialty Programme at Eastman Dental Centre in Rochester, New York.
Dr. Schacher received his Orthodontic Specialty Certification in 1980. Eastman Dental Centre is world reknown for its dental specialty programmes and research. The orthodontic residency programme is one of the premiere training facilities in the world.
Dr. Schacher brings to his treatment approach a blend of experience, knowledge and enthusiasm which allows him to relate personally to patients of all ages.
Care begins with a complimentary clinical assessment at Dr. Schacher's inviting office in the East Tower of the Sussex Center. The doctor and patient discuss the benefits of various types of orthodontic therapy.
This is followed by a treatment conference where Dr. Schacher uses x-rays, study-models and photographs to illustrate specific recommendations, duration of treatment and fee.