Dr. Hans-Peter Schäfer is the visiting senior endodontist at WeCare Dental Clinic in Antalya. His primary practice is in Munich, Germany, where he has run a specialist endodontics referral practice since 2003 — handling cases referred by general dentists across Bavaria. He visits WeCare Antalya regularly to lead complex root canal and re-treatment cases that require microscope-guided endodontic expertise.
Dr. Schäfer graduated from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) in 1998 — one of Germany's leading dental schools — and completed a three-year endodontics fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (2000-2003). The Penn program is among the world's top endodontic specialty training centres, with a focus on microscope-guided protocols and complex re-treatment cases.
Specialty Areas
Microscope-Guided Single-Visit Root Canal
The standard of care in modern endodontics is single-visit treatment under high-magnification microscope. Dr. Schäfer performs all WeCare endodontic cases under a Zeiss surgical microscope (4× to 25× magnification) — the same equipment used at top European endodontic specialty clinics. This level of magnification is essential for:
Re-treatment of Failed Root Canals
Dr. Schäfer's referral practice in Munich specialises in re-treatment cases — patients whose previous root canal failed (apical infection, recurring pain, fistula formation). Re-treatment is significantly more complex than primary endodontics:
His re-treatment success rate is documented at 87% — well above industry average for these challenging cases.
Complex Endodontic Anatomy
Some teeth have anatomical variations that make root canal treatment difficult: extra canals (4-canalled molars), severely curved roots, dilacerations, internal resorption, calcified pulp chambers in older patients. Dr. Schäfer has the experience and equipment to handle these variations.
Reciproc Blue Endodontic System
Dr. Schäfer uses the Reciproc Blue NiTi reciprocating file system from VDW (Munich, Germany) — premium German endodontic instrumentation that significantly reduces file fracture risk compared to older rotary systems. Combined with microscope guidance and proper irrigation protocol (sodium hypochlorite + EDTA), the success rates exceed 95% for primary cases.
Bioceramic Obturation
For canal sealing (obturation), Dr. Schäfer uses BioRoot Flow bioceramic sealer — a calcium silicate-based material with significant advantages over traditional zinc oxide eugenol sealers: better bond to dentin, antibacterial properties, biocompatibility with peri-radicular tissues. This is particularly important for re-treatment cases where the canal has been previously infected.
Cases Dr. Schäfer Handles Personally
International patients flying to WeCare specifically for endodontic treatment book Dr. Schäfer's specialty appointments:
Patient Experience
Dr. Schäfer's clinical style is methodical, calm, and explicitly explanatory. He shows patients their X-rays and microscope views (via screen share during the procedure) and explains exactly what is being done at each stage. Many patients comment that this is the first time they have actually understood what root canal treatment involves.
His German-language fluency makes him the natural choice for German-speaking patients seeking specialist endodontic care, but he speaks excellent English with all WeCare international patients regardless of origin.
Travel Schedule
Dr. Schäfer visits WeCare Antalya for typically 5-7 days per month, scheduled in advance. International patients booking specialty endodontic treatment are scheduled to coincide with his visits. We confirm his exact travel dates when you book.
Continuing Education
Dr. Schäfer is an active member of ESE, DGEndo, and AAE (International). He attends the ESE Biennial Congress, DGEndo annual meeting, and AAE Annual Session regularly, and has presented at several DGEndo regional meetings on re-treatment outcomes.
Booking with Dr. Schäfer
For root canal treatment, re-treatment of failed canals, or complex endodontic cases, send your X-ray and any prior treatment records to WhatsApp +90 551 086 83 68. Note that you are requesting Dr. Schäfer specifically. We coordinate his next available specialty appointment with your travel dates.