Dr. Michelle Sandler, DMD, Dentist
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Dr. Michelle Sandler, DMD

Dentist

5/5(32)
665 San Rodolfo Dr #117 Solana Beach CA, 92075
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Michelle Sandler is a Dentist practicing in Solana Beach, California. Dr. Sandler specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others. She is currently serving patients at Solana Family Dental – a private dental practice which she previously operated with her mother, Dr. Wanda Kauffman who retired in 2018, in Solana Beach, California. She now runs the practice on her own and uses the latest, state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to enhance patients’ dental experience and to provide them with dazzling, healthy smiles. She believes that beyond offering the widest range, highest quality and most advanced dental care available, it is necessary to go the extra mile to provide the optimal dental care that they believe their patients want and deserve.

Education and Training

University of Massachusetts Bachelor's Degree 1982

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine DMD 1987

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cosmetic Dentistry Invisalign

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local Public Speaking -

Awards

  • ‘San Diego Top Dentist’ 2010 San Diego Magazine 
  • ‘San Diego Top Dentist’ 2011 San Diego Magazine 
  • ‘San Diego Top Dentist’ 2012 San Diego Magazine 
  • ‘San Diego Top Dentist’ 2013 San Diego Magazine 
  • ‘San Diego Top Dentist’ 2014 San Diego Magazine 
  • ‘San Diego Top Dentist’ 2015 San Diego Magazine 
  • ‘San Diego Top Dentist’ 2016 San Diego Magazine 
  • ‘San Diego Top Dentist’ 2017 San Diego Magazine 
  • ‘San Diego Top Dentist’ 2018 San Diego Magazine 
  • ‘San Diego Top Dentist’ 2019 San Diego Magazine 

Professional Memberships

  • American Dental Association  
  • California Dental Association  
  • San Diego County Dental Society  
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry  

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Diego County Dental Society, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard work, reading out to her community and doing her best for each patient.

Dr. Michelle Sandler, DMD's Practice location

Solana Family Dental

665 San Rodolfo Dr #117 -
Solana Beach, CA 92075
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New patients: 858-345-4497, 858-345-1960

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Patient Experience with Dr. Sandler


5.0

Based on 32 reviews

Dr. Michelle Sandler, DMD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 32 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Dentist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Michelle Sandler, who serves patients in Solana Beach, California. 

Dr. Sandler is a general & cosmetic dentist. She is currently serving patients at Solana Family Dental – a private dental practice which she previously operated with her mother, Dr. Wanda Kauffman who retired in 2018, in Solana Beach, California. She now runs the practice on her own and use the latest, state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to enhance patients’ dental experience and to provide them with dazzling, healthy smiles. She believes that beyond offering the widest range, highest quality and most advanced dental care available, it is necessary to go the extra mile to provide the optimal dental care that they believe their patients want and deserve.

Dr. Sandler received her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in zoology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1982. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1987. 

Dr. Sandler is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the San Diego County Dental Society, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Throughout the years, Dr. Sandler has been recognized for her expertise and was named ‘San Diego Top Dentist’ by San Diego Magazine in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. As a general & cosmetic dentist, Dr. Sandler has the skills needed to complete an array of commonly performed dental procedures that are simple or complex in nature. Her patients have excellent things to say about her, one stating “Dr. Sandler was her usual gentle and informative self, putting me at ease immediately. Her professionalism and high standards continue to amaze me…”

Dr. Sandler attributes her success to working hard, reaching out to her community, and doing her best for each patient. In her spare time, she enjoys a wide range of interests, including spending time with her family, dog, and horses.

In addition to English, Dr. Sandler speaks Spanish.

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