Meet
Dr. Jenna Schneider
Known for her upbeat energy, clinical expertise, and warm, engaging approach, Dr. Jenna Schneider is passionate about helping our FIO patients feel confident, informed, and excited about their smile journey.
Jenna Schneider,
DDS, MS
Dr. Jenna Schneider grew up in Port Washington on Long Island, New York, where her own orthodontic journey first sparked her passion for creating confident smiles.
After completing ortho treatment as a teenager, Dr. Schneider experienced firsthand how orthodontics can transform not just a smile, but self-confidence as well.
That early experience inspired her to pursue a career in orthodontics, so she could give others that same empowering feeling.
She brings a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to every treatment, blending clinical precision with warmth, creativity, and a genuine commitment to helping patients feel confident throughout their journey.
Education
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) – NYU College of Dentistry
- Master of Science in Orthodontics – West Virginia University School of Dentistry
- Certificate in Orthodontics – West Virginia University School of Dentistry
Care Built on Confidence & Connection
Dr. Schneider believes orthodontic care should feel empowering, approachable, and personal from the very first visit. She takes time to educate patients, invite questions, and involve them in their treatment so the process feels collaborative, not intimidating.
Known for her warm energy and calming presence, Dr. Schneider is especially passionate about helping patients who arrive feeling nervous or unsure regain confidence along the way. She strives to make orthodontics feel fun and encouraging, while always delivering thoughtful, precise care.
For Dr. Schneider, the most meaningful moments happen at the end of treatment, when patients see their new smile for the first time and realize just how confident they’ve become.
Honors & Achievements
Dr. Schneider is actively involved in leadership, advocacy, and professional advancement within orthodontics, including:
- Board member, American Association of Orthodontists Council on Governmental Affairs (COGA)
- Active member, AAO National Advocacy Network (NAN)
- Former board member, AAO Foundation (AAOF)
- Accepted into the Southern Society of Orthodontists Leadership Development Class of 2026
- Selected attendee, invitation-only AAO Leadership Development Conference (2022)
- Published author in the Journal of Dental Research
- Co-investigator recognized with the Racquel Z. LeGeros Research Award in Biomaterials Research
Outside the Office
When she’s not crafting smiles, Dr. Schneider is always on the move.
She loves baking, cooking, traveling, hot yoga, dancing, hiking, painting, and spending time with family and friends. Since moving to the area, she’s been enjoying Great Falls National Park, local farms, the Maryland Renaissance Festival, Mosaic District, and Old Town Alexandria. She’s also a proud regular at YogaSix Kingstowne.
Fun fact: Dr. Schneider grew up playing piano and dancing (tap, jazz, hip-hop, ballet)and she still loves all things creative, from painting to karaoke. She’s also known among friends for baking the best chocolate chip cookies (sourdough + browned butter + sea salt!).
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Dr. Schneider
- If I didn’t work in orthodontics, I’d be: Nothing. That was my dream since 8th grade – no back ups! But I do enjoy baking and anything artistic so if I had to, I’m sure I would have figured something out.
- Favorite restaurant: Kirby Club in Mosaic – their dips are phenomenal!
- Favorite book: The Hunger Games Series
- Favorite musicians: Taylor Swift, Halsey, Ariana Grande, FRENSHIP, Maisie Peters, Khalid, the list goes on…
- Favorite sports team: All of the NY (Long Island) teams! (Mets, Giants, Knicks, Islanders)
- Person who inspires me: Dr. Lu – He’s such an incredible person (and orthodontist of course) inside and out.
- Most people don’t know this: I was in a hip hop dance group in college called Deja Vu Dance Troupe.
- Favorite local spot: Old Town Alexandria Farmer’s Market
- Something that makes me smile: Being surrounded by the best (FIO) team ever every day <3
- Motto I live by: You’ll never know if you don’t ask/try/put yourself out there.
I try to make orthodontics a fun, easy experience. Some patients come in nervous or without confidence, and it's up to us to help turn that around. I hope our patients can tell that we truly care about them. We love what we do because of them!
