After graduating from Loma Linda University in 1987, Dr. Schilt spent five years working for the Karuk tribe in Northern California treating the Native American population. This experience provided Dr. Schilt the opportunity to receive advanced training and education in oral surgery and orthodontics through Indian Health Services. He also spent a year in Ukiah California working for a community health clinic treating the underserved population of Mendocino County.

In 1993, Dr. Schilt decided to move to Washington to be closer to family, and spent six years working for Washington State Corrections providing basic dental care and services. In 2000, Dr. Schilt settled in Springfield, Oregon, practicing comprehensive general dentistry and receiving advanced training and experience with dental implant placement and restorations.

Dr. Schilt is passionate about the relationships he has built over time with his patients. He experiences great satisfaction through providing dental care and services that meet the needs and exceed the expectations of his patients. He considers himself blessed with the many friendships he has developed with patients over the years.

When not at McKenzie River Dental, Dr. Schilt enjoys spending time with his family, camping, hiking, riding bicycles and motorcycles, gardening, and working in the yard. He feels truly blessed with a wonderful family and a remarkably friendly team to work with at our office. Dr.Schilt is a proud member of the American Dental Association, Oregon Dental Association, and Lane County Dental Society.

Deanna knows McKenzie River Dental well shes been a patient with our practice since she was in elementary school! Coming on board in 2008 after 22 years in retail management, Deanna loves managing the business side of McKenzie River Dental because, as she puts it, it fulfills her passion for numbers and people.

Deanna was born and raised in the Eugene/Springfield area so she has a real understanding of her community. She enjoys the outdoors, running, gardening, cooking and working on home improvement projects with her husband, their two kids and her spoiled rotten Dachshund, Jack.

Danielle joined our team in 2011. After graduating from OSU, she spent the next 20 years in retail management until making the switch to the dental field. Danielle loves interacting with patients and helping people feel great about themselves.

She loves to spend time with her family on 7 acres in nearby wine country, as well as reading, shopping, and decorating her home. Danielle also plays piano, sings, and volunteers with the SMART program to help kids build a love for reading.

Justine is originally from Eastern Oregon. She came to Eugene for college in 2010 to study History at the University of Oregon and has lived in the area ever since! After graduating, Justine worked in non-profit administration for four year.

Justine loves that McKenzie River Dental has a family feel and how easy it is to know and be known by the patients and coworkers. As a people person, getting to talk to people all day is a huge highlight for Justine!

Kristi graduated in 1987 from Lane Community College Hygiene School. She was hired at this location right after graduation and has worked here ever since. She worked for Dr. Rauh and Dr.Elliot before they retired.

Kristi has kept very busy over recent years planning two of her kids weddings and spending time with her grandkids. A young, fun grandma, she loves interacting with her coworkers and patients on a daily basis and prides herself on a caring, compassionate touch. Perky and energetic, one of Kristis favorite activities is dancing of all kinds, especially Zumba.

Zoe has worked in dentistry for over 20 years and at McKenzie River Dental since 2010. She loves getting to know each patient individually, being able to help people achieve good health and comfort with their teeth and gums. Building relationships with patients is what she loves most about her job. A proud mom, Zoe spends time with friends and family and her favorite hobbies include pottery, gardening, hiking, swimming and biking.

Lorri has been working in the dental field since 1979. She loves teaching her patients how to have happy, healthy mouths. Lorri considers her patients part of her extended family. She enjoys watching their families grow, generation after generation. Lorri loves being a Hygienist and it shows in how she cares for her patients. Lorri is happily married with two grown sons and a grandson, and she loves to travel and spend time with family and friends.

Cinda started her dental career in 1982 when she received her associates degree in dental assisting at Oregon Institute of Technology. She worked as an orthodontic assistant and continued her education at OIT. In 1986 she earned her associates degree in dental hygiene. In 2013, she furthered her education and received her bachelors degree in dental hygiene, this would allow her to teach dental hygiene or work in public health. With over three decades of experience, Cinda brings a wealth of knowledge to our office. She has built so many wonderful relationships over the years. When asked what she loves about her job, she says its the positive impact she has on her patients and the impact they have on her life. Cinda knows that the care and education she provides each day, improves her patients overall health, and quality of life. Cinda and her husband have lived in Springfield since 1991. She has three grown boys, a dog and three feisty cats. On her time away from the office she stays busy with Jazzercise, gardening, playing games with her family and boating on Lake Shasta.

Do you or a loved one have missing teeth? An estimated 178 million people in the U.S. are missing at least one tooth and 35 million Americans dont have any teeth. Missing teeth can lead to nutritional changes, obesity, diabetes, coronary artery disease and some forms of cancer. Source: American College of Prosthodontists

Dr. Schilt and his team at McKenzie River Dental provide dental implants customized to fit your needs. Dental implants take the place of roots that support crowns, bridges, and dentures. Made of titanium, dental implants are surgically placed into your jawbone and acts as an anchor for a crown or denture.

A strict regimen of brushing and flossing will keep the bridge and surrounding teeth clean. Good dental care of these teeth is critically important, as the bridge relies on the neighboring teeth for support.

Mini-implants are placed in a similar fashion, taking the place of the roots of teeth. The mini-implants, however, are used in conjunction with dentures, crowns and bridges. This system involves implants with round heads that fit with specially made dentures that are able to rest on gum tissue and stay in place. The result is a more stable and functional smile. The result is a tight fitting, completely reliable system that allows a patient to speak and eat with confidence.

Mini Dental Implants can provide support for several years, and can be used with full sets of dentures or in single tooth replacements involving crowns and bridges. Placing mini dental implants is relatively painless and requires only local anesthesia. The Mini Dental Implant has proven to be a satisfying solution for denture-wearers.