Dr. Matt Schapper is the first dentist in his family. He was looking for a career that would allow him to help serve others' needs. At first, he thought this could be medicine until he took Dr. Joseph Mirci's pre-dental class at the University of Utah. Dr. Schapper shadowed at his office and was a Teacher's Assistant for his class for a couple of years. After that, he went to Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia. While at his General Practice Residency at the University of Utah Hospital, his brother Dane shadowed him a few times and pursued dentistry, going to Temple University as well. They practice together at Complete Dental Health LLC in Albany and Dental Health PC in Corvallis.
Since Dr. Schapper grew up in Springfield, he has plenty of family in Oregon and decided to start his career here with Dr. Kendell Wood for 12 years until he retired. After Dr. Wood Retired retired, Dr. Schapper's brother came to join the practices. The brothers have similar schooling and training and work well together in patient care and treatment. Dane has a background in Business and Accounting which helps them manage both locations utilizing the same systems to help both offices operate consistently. Most of the time the doctors are at different locations, but sometimes work together on Fridays when only one of their locations is open.
When asked what he likes best about working in the Corvallis/Albany area, Dr. Schapper responded that he enjoys seeing the diversity of patients: "Students from Oregon State to families and individuals who have grown up here their whole lives, or maybe transplants to Oregon. I enjoy getting to know my patients, what they are up to, and their interests overall. I think having a better understanding of who our patients are helps to provide care better tailored to their needs."
Dr. Schapper and his wife, Ashley, have four children: 13-year-old twins, a 9-year-old son, and a 5-year-old daughter. As a family, they go on camping trips and vacations to visit family here or in Utah. During summertime, they also try to take full advantage of outdoor activities, enjoying Oregon's beauty. Dr. Schapper looks forward to seeing if his children will be interested in dentistry when they are older; for now, they enjoy sports and music. In addition to family activities, Dr. Schapper enjoys golfing with friends and trains for triathlons.
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