Dr. Kopfler is a 1969 graduate of Loyola School of Dentistry in New Orleans Louisiana. After serving two years in the U.S. Army as a dentist Dr. Kopfler located in Slidell Louisiana and has practiced there ever since. He is a member of the American Dental Association and Louisiana Dental Association. Dr. Kopfler is a firm believer in constantly improving his knowledge and skills. He is an active member in several study clubs with other area dentists. Dr. Kopfler recieved his Fellowship award from the Academy of General Dentistry in 1978. In July of 1999, Dr. Kopfler recieved the prestigious Mastership Award. To date more than 11,000 members of the Academy of General Dentistry have become Fellows and approximately 1,000 have gone on to recieve their Mastership. At this time there are very few Masters practicing in Louisiana, and in fact, only 2% of our nations dentists have earned this distinction. Dr. Kopfler resides in Slidell with his wife and son and has a daughter and grandson who live in Mississippi. Dr. Kopfler is and avid golfer and enjoys fishing and hunting when he gets a chance.