Staff
Dr. Earl M. Schneider, DDS
Dr. Earl M. Schneider, DDS
Dr. Earl M. Schneider, DDS, has a unique blend of experience, compassion, gentle touch and skill. He cares deeply for the health and well-being of his patients and has a keen eye for aesthetics to help you create the smile you've always wanted. He follows the philosophy of his late father Jack Schneider who emphasized:
"Treat your patients as though it was you being treated, and always have time during the day for someone who may be in pain."
Dr. Schnieder grew up on Chicago's North Side, and has maintained a private practice in Glenview since graduating from the prestigious Northwestern University with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery in 1985. Prior to Dental School, he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry from The University of Illinois. Dr. Schneider has had a distinguished career, having worked as an instructor in gross anatomy at Northwestern University teaching both the dental and medical students. Dr. Schneider was also a staff dentist educating dental students and graduate students in fixed and removable prosthetic dentistry at Northwestern University dental school. He also staffed the Northwestern University emergency room dental clinic for one year.
The future face of our practice
Dr. Schneider's son Justin began his dental experience at the age of 16 when he started observing and working at his father's practice. After his first summer there, Justin fell in love with the field and has never looked back.
Justin received a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Biology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he was involved in UW-Madison's Pre-Dental Society and Operation Smile, helping children with cleft lips and palates.
Justin is currently a student at the UIC School of Dentistry. He also donates his time at Goldie's Place, which is a free dental clinic in Chicago geared towards helping the homeless get a jump-start in life. He looks forward to one day having the privilege of helping the community smile on a daily basis.
Dr. Schneider continued his education beyond dental school. He was in the first class that Northwestern University offered with the Branemark Implant Institute in advanced studies on dental implants. He has also completed hundreds of hours of post-graduate education in cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Schneider believes in community service and volunteers his time with a wide variety of organizations. He participates in the Give-Back-A-Smile with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. This program is designed for battered women. The Give-Back-A-Smile allows women to win back their self-esteem through cosmetic dentistry. This can help them to find a job, which in turn gives them the freedom they need to begin a new life. In the past, he served for many years on the Peer Review and Mediation Committee of the Chicago Dental Society. He is also a member of the Glenview Chamber of Commerce. In his spare time, Dr. Schneider donates dentistry to charitable agencies and has also been actively involved over the years in managing and coaching his childrens' sports teams.
Dr. Schneider is an active member of the dental community with professional memberships in:
Patty Boen
Dental Assistant
Patricia Boen has been a registered dental assistant for over 17 years. Patricia has earned several certificates in continuing education, including radiation safety, coronal polish/sealants, CPR, and anesthesia monitoring. According to Patricia, her goal is to use her wide range of education, talent and experience to assist Dr. Schneider in helping our patients achieve overall dental health and well-being.
Not only is Patricia a successful dental assistant – she is also a full-time mother of two children. Patricia is known for her extreme dedication to her job as well as always making sure each patient has a pleasant experience in the dental chair, which is no easy undertaking.
Kristin Michael, RDH
Dental Hygienist
Kristin Michael has been practicing Dental Hygiene for the past 15 years. She graduated from William Rainey Harper College where she received an associates degree in Applied Science along with her Dental Hygiene degree. Kristin continues to learn by participating in continuing education courses and has earned her certificate in local anesthetics from UIC.
Kristin believes that a smile can change the feeling in an entire room. For Kristin, helping others maintain and achieve a healthy smile, as well as working with a great team to create new smiles, brings her joy every day. Kristin says:
"A smile can say a lot, and if a person has the smile they want, it can have a huge impact on their life. It is a great feeling to be involved in my patients' happiness and well being."
Kristin grew up in Schaumburg where she met her husband Rick. She and Rick now reside in Huntley and have two creative and wonderful boys ages 8 and 4. Kristin stays very busy with her childrens' sports and extracurricular activities. In her personal time she enjoys fitness, interior design, reading and travel.
Michelle Brenner, RDH
Dental Hygienist
Hello! My name is Michelle and I have been practicing dental hygiene for over two years. I have enjoyed working with Dr. Earl Schneider and his patients. I graduated from William Rainy Harper College and earned an associates degree in Applied Science focused in Dental Hygiene in 2009. While in hygiene school, I was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honors society. Previous to Harper, I earned an associates degree in Liberal Arts from Oakton Community College. In order to strive for excellence and advance my skills in the in the science of hygiene, I continue to attend continuing education classes.
I was married in February and currently live with my husband in Mount Prospect. We enjoy camping, playing softball, riding motorcycles and spending time with our black lab Buddy.
Dental hygiene is very important to me and I put a lot of value in my work. I strive to provide the best patient care and also to educate patients on how they can better improve their own oral hygiene. I look forward to meeting new people and also catching up with the many patients I have developed relationships with. I look forward to meeting you too!
Ania Olejnik
Office Manager
Ania Olejnik is a Polish-American model and dental office coordinator born in Chicago. Ania finished the international baccalaureate program at Trinity High School and was awarded with an array of educational achievements including an award for the Pursuit of Truth. Upon completing high school, Ania immediately began focusing on her future and career. She managed a fast-paced real estate office for several years.
Ania managed a periodontal office in Chicago for about a year before being discovered by Dr. Schneider. Ania came on board in July 2011 and looks forward to her future with our team.
As office manager, Ania looks forward to contributing to the comfort and ease of all of our patients. After managing a real estate company for 3 years, Ania believes she has found her ideal field and passion. Ania takes pride in being the "face" of our office and always greets each patient with a smile. Ania strives to improve patient relations and office functionality.
Ania also addresses any issues regarding insurance claims and billing. Her ultimate dream with our company is to assure that each day runs smoothly and every patient leaves feeling satisfied and looking forward to their next time visiting our office.