Dr. Stroud is a graduate of Waltonville High School, Rend Lake College, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Southern Illinois Dental Society, American Association of Implant Dentists, the GROWS implant study club, the American Association of Women Dentists, and the Benton/West City Area Chamber of Commerce.
'My biggest reasons for starting my own practice were my staff and my patients. Starting my own practice would not have been so successful without Gods guidance. I found an awful looking building that luckily (God) the owners were willing to completely rehab it for a dental practice. Everything was refinished. I picked every tiny aspect of it and designed it with patient and staff ease and comfort in mind. Im really proud of it now and the journey has been great.'
She enjoys making her patients and staff feel like they are part of our family. Dentistry is stressful for everyone involved so we try to make it less stressful with different types of music and a family type atmosphere.
' I personally love all varieties of music. I have four sons that are 4 months, 6,7 and 8. I was made to be a boy mom but Id love to have a girl in the future. I enjoy exercise, owning my own business, and doing continuing education. I am addicted to challenges, learning, and goals.'
Dr. Schneider believes in continuing education and commitment to patient service. She strives to continue her professional development by staying on top of innovative developments in all fields of dentistry. With over 20 years of professional dental experience and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees from University of Illinois at Chicago and Kaunas Medical Academy (Lithuania), and one year of Dental Implant Fellowship training from New York University, Dr. Schneider has expertise on all manner of dental procedures ranging from tooth-colored fillings and veneers to implants, bone grafts and other complex dental procedures.
Dr. Schneider is also committed to engaging in her community (both professionally and personally) through volunteering with CDS Foundation Dental Clinic, Mission of Mercy and the Lithuanian Community at large. She has previously held the position of President and Board Member of the Chicago Component of the Illinois Academy of General Dentistry as well as active member of the American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, American Academy of General Dentistry, and the International Congress of Oral Implantogy.