Dr. Eric Wendelschafer Works Hard to Exceed Your Expectations
From a young age, Dr. Eric Wendelschafer learned the value and pleasure of hard work and a job well done. He comes from a family deeply rooted in the commercial construction business and spent much of his life working alongside them, experiencing firsthand the satisfaction that comes from rolling up your sleeves and building something special.
Background & Work Ethic
Dr. Wendelschafer brings that same work ethic to our dental practice in Surprise. As the owner and sole dentist at Great Smiles Dental Care since 2013, he’s honored to serve the oral health needs of our amazing patients. Motivated by his passion for bringing people to a better state of health and improving their quality of life through exceptional dentistry, he prides himself on providing high quality care at a fair price.
Path to Dentistry
Dr. Wendelschafer’s interest in dentistry was sparked by oral surgeons his mother worked for when he was in high school. He spent as much time as possible shadowing them and quickly felt called to follow a similar path.
Never one to shy away from a challenge, he earned a track scholarship and worked installing metal roof panels in the hot Arizona sun while setting his sights on college and dental school. As a hardworking student athlete, he balanced studying, running, and building apartments in the evenings and on weekends.
He later graduated from the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health and joined a Mesa corporate office to gain practical experience as a dentist.
Serving the Community
Eventually, Dr. Wendelschafer found his way across town where he took over at Great Smiles Dental Care after the previous doctor retired. Since then, he has been helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles throughout Surprise, Sun City, and the surrounding communities.
Dr. Wendelschafer looks forward to welcoming you to the practice and working together to help you achieve your goals for a happy, healthy, and more fulfilling life through excellent dental care.