Dr. Kurt Schneider is a nationally recognized comprehensive, implant, sedation and cosmetic dentistry specialist. He is the recipient of numerous dental industry awards and serves patients throughout Orange County from his practice in Mission Viejo.
Each year, Dr. Schneider dedicates over 100 hours of his time to post-doctoral training. Dr. Schneider trains rigorously with some of the worlds leading dental pioneers focusing on the art of veneer placement, anti-anxiety treatment options, dental implant surgery, and learning about the latest advancements in dental technology.
Dr. Schneider opened his Mission Viejo practice in 1992 after serving our country as a Captain in the United States Air Force Medical Corps. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Pittsburg State University and graduated at the top of his class from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry in 1986.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Schneider is the proud and loving father of Daniel and Grant. He, his wonderful wife Patricia, and the family are active in their church, and they enjoy skiing, surfing, scuba diving and just spending as much time together as possible. Dr. Schneiders personal interests include watching motor sports, especially Formula One racing, photography and traveling to exotic locations.
Diane is our office administrator with over 25 years of experience in dentistry. She grew up in a dental family as her father practiced for over 55 years. After receiving her Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Scripps College, she began management and consulting for a variety of dental specialties. Diane has attended numerous continuing education courses and is dedicated to lifelong learning to both better herself and bring added value to her position.
When you arrive at the practice, Diane will be there to greet you with a warm and cheerful smile, ready and able to expertly assist you with all of your administrative needs. She always goes the extra mile, treating each patient with the same care and concern she gives to her family.
Outside of the practice, Diane loves spending time with her family and friends. Baking is one of her specialties. She loves live theatre, particularly musicals, as well as painting and is an avid reader. She enjoys relaxing at the beach or taking in a fun filled weekend in Las Vegas.
Audra is a registered dental hygienist with a degree in Dental Hygiene from Palm Beach Community College. Audra has over 20 years of experience in dentistry and has completed post-graduate course work in periodontics, implantology, cosmetic dentistry, and Invisalign orthodontics working directly with the Invisalign Corporation.
Elisa is a registered dental hygienist who graduated from USC with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and 30 years of experience. Elisa completed certification to administer Nitrous Oxide and rigorous training with the world-renowned JP Institute, where she focused her post-graduate studies on Evolutionary Hygiene.
Elisa has always had a passion for health. She is interested in the future potential of lasers in dentistry. Elisa is dedicated to educating patients about all that is new in dentistry and consistently enrolls in continuing education because she is committed to staying at the very forefront of dentistry.
Laurel is a registered dental assistant who always makes the comfort and care of our patients her top priority. She loves supporting Dr. Schneider with cosmetic and implant treatments because of the dramatic difference this type of dentistry can make in the lives of our patients.
Laurel truly understands the patient experience. She is an Invisalign orthodontics patient herself who has seen dramatic improvements to her smile thanks to this revolutionary treatment option and the complimentary whitening package Dr. Schneider is offering. Laurel loves her new and improved smile.
