Kaitlyn will become your new BFF the instant you walk through our doors. She also always assures that the keyboards and pens in the office are sterile, so never worry about the pens you sign in with having any germs on them. If you see her muscles twitching, it is because of her kickboxing workouts, so dont hold it against her. She has a contagious laugh and always knows how to make work fun. She is also a Registered Dental Assistant with nitrous oxide certification. Her clinical knowledge combined with her awesome organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to understand and connect with others makes her the best office manager. If you have questions about anything, she will always be there to help you. She and her husband Brice also love Texas Rangers games and spending time with family.

Jill, theoffice mom, always makes sure that everyone is fed, that the office is clean and smelling good, and that the kids are comfortable. This crafty lady loves decorating everything and is sure to add her personal touch on the office during holidays. You may get a frozen hand shake once in awhile from Jill. But dont worry, her hands just get cold sometimes, but her heart is very warm. Jill is always serving and helping others. Her optimistic attitude adds to the positive culture at McKinney Pediatric Dentistry. She is also a fully trained Registered Dental Assistant with certifications in nitrous oxide, sealant placement, and coronal polishing. Jill and her husband Chet have two lovely daughters. Most of our breaks at work include a heart-melting video of their youngest or a video of her oldest daughter doing cheer!

Michelle has been married to her best friend and husband for over 30 years. She loves being the mom of 4 children, and a grandmother to 5 grandchildren! Michelle has a great love for people, but especially kids. Over the last 30 years, her experience with children includes working with special needs in elementary schools and as the Registrar of a Middle School. She also taught dancers in her studio. (Can you believe she was the first dance teacher for Dr. Schaacks wife when Lisa was just 3 years old?!!) We joke about how much she must love her earpiece for phone callsso much that she always forgets to take it out for lunch breaks and even when going home from time to time!

Angela is a Los Angeles native. But no matter how many years shes been in Texas now, she still misses Californias mild weather! She has been in the dental field for 19 years and enjoys helping our patients understand their dental needs. Angela is also a Registered Dental Assistant and is CPR Certified. Angela has 2 beautiful children; a son in high school, and a daughter in elementary school. When shes not running her kids around to their church or sports activities, Angela enjoys working out, going to country music concerts, or watching baseball. Since she played softball for 21 years, baseball is a huge part of her life! Her family knows that there is no talking when the Rangers are on T.V.

Lauren is a Registered Dental Hygienist and a proud Fightin Texas A&M Aggie! Lauren graduated from Texas A&M University with her Bachelors in Psychology. She then went on to graduate from dental hygiene school in San Antonio. She pursued her passion to work with children and has been a part of our MPD team since 2012! Outside of work, Lauren loves to workout at her local Crossfit gym and spend time with her friends and family! She has a passion for live music, outdoor activities and traveling. (Fredericksburg is one of her favorite Texas spots to visit!) Lauren especially loves to travel abroad (Germany being her favorite spot thus far) and hopes to continue exploring the world for many years to come!

Amanda is a Registered Dental Hygienist and her passion is working with children. She attended the UT Dental School in Houston and has worked in a pediatric dental office setting from the time she graduated in 2006. Amanda is married and has three children. She is always calm, cheerful and pleasant to be around. She laughs easily and is a friend to all. In her free time she enjoys listening to music, traveling, and spending time with her family and dogs. She is a great Cheer Mom, which fits her well because she has such an encouraging and cheerful personality!!

Alex is a Registered Dental Assistant with additional certifications in nitrous oxide, sealant placement, and coronal polishing. She also assists Dr. Schaack in the hospital at Childrens Medical Center. She is a perfectionist and a team player who is always eager to learn new things, advance her skills, and improve the office. Alex and her husband Tim along with their two fur babies, Sox and Tanner, just recently bought their first home. She enjoys cooking new recipes and spending time with family. If youre ever in the mood for a dance-off or karaoke battle, Alex is your girl! You might catch her laughing, singing, and dancing around the office.

If you hear everyone laughing in the office, its likely because of Stella. Her laugh is contagious! he can put anyone at ease with her smile and her ability to find the humor and fun in any situation. Stella is a Registered Dental Assistant with additional certifications in nitrous oxide, coronal polishing, and sealant placement. She also assists Dr. Schaack in the hospital at Childrens Medical Center. She is a California native and is fluent in both Spanish and English. She is married with three kids and has lots of extended family in the area. Stella enjoys a good mani/pedi and an afternoon of shopping in her free time.

Jessica is a Registered Dental Assistant with additional certifications in nitrous oxide, sealant placement, and coronal polishing. She enjoys driving home to Greenville to spend time with her family and her boyfriend Clay. She enjoys dates nights and working out. Boxing has become a big part of her life and she enjoys it as much as she can. She looks forward to random road trips and her once-a-year camping trip with her family.

Mindy was excited to join our team in 2015 and she loves all the kiddos. Why wouldnt she? She grew up in family with 8 kids and was always helping out with the little ones and now has 27 nieces and nephews! Mindy is a Registered Dental Assistant with 12 years dental experience. She is also certified in nitrous oxide, sealant placement, and coronal polishing. Mindy and her husband have been happily married for almost 19 years and have enjoyed raising their two children here in McKinney for the last 14 years. Her kids both attend MNHS and have busy teenage lives. Outside of work and family Mindy loves shopping, crafting and even teaches the 3 year olds Sunday School class at church! Oh, and she always has the cutest nails!

Dr. Schaack has an easy-going personality that helps him to connect easily with children and parents. He has been happily married to Lisa for over 19 years and has five energetic sons. Always smiling, it would seem Dr. Schaack is never at work. He has as much fun caring for kids teeth as he does playing ball, swimming, camping with his own boys. He loves pediatric dentistry!

Dr. Schaack received a four year academic and leadership scholarship to Baylor College of Dentistry where he graduated in the top 5 of his class of 91 graduates. While at Baylor, he received several prestigious awards such as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Predoctoral Student Award, as well as being elected to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, Deans Cumulative Honor List, and also the Odontological Honor Society.

After completing dental school, he completed two years of specialized pediatric dental training in Dallas at Baylor, one of the nations most prestigious residency programs. There he received comprehensive training with special needs children at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital and at Childrens Medical Center. He has specialized training and many years of clinical experience in higher-level behavior management techniques, such as in-office conscious sedation and hospital dentistry (general anesthesia cases). He operates regularly at Childrens Medical Center in Plano.

He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Board Certification by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry provides assurance to the public that he has not only successfully completed accredited training, but also completed a voluntary examination process designed to continually validate the knowledge, skills, and experience requisite to the delivery of the highest quality of patient care.

Since opening this office in 2011, Dr. Schaack has been awarded honors such as Best Pediatric Dentist D-Magazine, Best Pediatric Dentist by Living Magazine, and Mom-Approved Dentist by DFWChild among other recognitions.

Dr. Schaack is active in local and national dental organizations such as the Greater Dallas Pediatric Dental Society, the Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and others.

McKinney Pediatric Dentistry is very excited to introduce Dr. Michelle Freeze!! Dr. Freeze is an award-winning, highly experienced, board-certified pediatric dental specialist who provides state-of-the-art dental treatment in a warm and nurturing environment. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University. After her undergraduate studies were complete, she decided to pursue her love of working with children, adolescents and special needs patients by becoming a pediatric dentist, attending the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry where she received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Freeze then completed a 2 year-residency to become a specialist in Pediatric Dentistry, where she received extensive training in treating patients with special health care needs. Dr. Freeze is able to meet the needs of most of her patients in-office by using specialized modalities to help patients feel comfortable. This may include treatment with nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation in the dental office. However, she also has abundant experience with dentistry in hospital settings for those patients where dental care with general anesthesia may be needed.

For 15 years, Dr. Freeze owned and led a successful pediatric dental practice in the Austin area. During that time she was voted by her peers as one of the Top Ten Pediatric Dentists in Austin by Austin Monthly Magazine. For many years she was on the Texas Super Dentists List by Texas Monthly Magazine. She also was on Americas Best Dentists List, and in 2016 she was interviewed on KVUE local news with a segment titled, Fighting Cavities with Lasers. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, she has developed special techniques to provide a higher standard of care in providing cosmetic dentistry, laser dentistry, and the use of sedation dentistry when needed.

Dr. Freeze has a passion for participating in dental charity work. She has participated in dental missions in Guatemala and Peru as well as donated time in providing free dental care through local charity organizations. Her greatest joy has been as a mother and her family joining her on her dental mission trips. She understands that every child requires an individualized approach and has unique needs and will provide care that is customized for each family.