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Meet the staff

Meet Our Team

The people who keep every visit organized, comfortable, and centered on patient care.

Contact the team Meet Dr. Shnayder

Patient area at Village Pointe Oral Surgery

The team behind your care.

From the front desk to the surgical suite, every team member helps patients feel welcomed, informed, and supported.

Nicole

Practice Administrator

“Keeping everything running smoothly so our team can focus on patients.”

Nicole holds a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Clarkson College and has served as Practice Administrator since our office opened in 2011. With more than 20 years of experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery, she plays an integral role in our day-to-day operations, overseeing financial operations, insurance coordination, and scheduling.

Beyond the officeReading · Traveling the globe · Time with her husband and cats

E. Andreea Shnayder, Ph.D. OSC

Clinical Manager

“We all have a story — every patient deserves to be heard and cared for.”

Originally from Bucharest, Romania, Andreea met Dr. Shnayder in high school, and the two are now married. Although she has not always worked directly chairside, she has been deeply involved behind the scenes in the Oral Maxillofacial field for over a decade. She brings more than 20 years of experience across education, professional development, clinical operations, coaching, and leadership, and holds a PhD in Education with emphases in leadership, policy, and change. As Clinical Manager, she oversees daily operations, leads our team, manages training, and steps in wherever she’s needed — a true jack of all trades.

Beyond the officeWriting · Curating playlists · Making checklists & organizing for fun · Time with her husband, family, and friends · Her seven standard poodles and nine (mostly hairless) cats

Avery

Front Desk Coordinator

“The front desk is where I call home.”

Avery has worked in the oral and maxillofacial surgery field for three years in a variety of roles. While she’s a bit of a jack-of-all-trades, the front desk is where she feels right at home. She loves helping patients and working alongside her colleagues to provide the best possible care.

Beyond the officeKayaking · Fishing · Music · Time with her dog, Maverick and her cats

Cinda

Front Desk Coordinator

“After 45 years, I still love what I do.”

Cinda graduated with an associate degree in dental assisting from Hastings Community College and has been a certified dental assistant for 45 years. She now works as a front desk coordinator, ensuring our patients get the very best care. She thoroughly loves being able to help our patients with their oral surgery needs.

Beyond the officeTime with her husband, Douglas · Traveling

Lois

Front Desk Coordinator

“Taking great care of our patients is what I love most.”

With more than 30 years in the field, Lois brings a wealth of experience to our front desk. She loves interacting with patients and making sure each person feels welcomed, informed, and well cared for from the moment they walk through our doors.

Beyond the officeGardening · The great outdoors

Emma

Insurance Coordinator

“Helping patients feel taken care of is what I love most.”

Emma has been in the dental field for a year and a half. She started as a front desk coordinator, but recently switched to insurance coordinator, where she enjoys helping patients navigate their benefits and feel taken care of throughout their visit. Outside the office, she loves spending time with her cat and hanging out with her family and friends.

Beyond the officeTime with her cat · Family & friends

Jocelyn

Oral Maxillofacial Surgical Assistant

“Easing nerves and sharing smiles is the best part of my day.”

Jocelyn has worked in the dental field for two years and will mark her first full year in oral and maxillofacial surgery in August 2026. She absolutely loves what she does — there’s nothing she enjoys more than connecting with patients, easing their nerves, and seeing them leave with a smile. Whether she’s assisting Dr. Shnayder chairside or simply chatting with a patient before their procedure, Jocelyn brings warmth, enthusiasm, and a genuine care that makes every visit a little easier.

Beyond the officeMaking memories with friends · Days on the boat and time at the lake · Sunshine and good company · Music and concerts

Savannah

Oral Maxillofacial Surgical Assistant

“I love that life led me to oral surgery — every patient brings a new story, and I get to be part of it.”

Savannah’s career in the dental field began in orthodontics, where she first discovered her passion for helping patients feel confident and cared for. Now stepping into the world of oral and maxillofacial surgery, she is driven, eager to learn, and excited to continue growing her skills. One of her favorite parts of working in healthcare is making sure every patient feels comfortable, supported, and genuinely cared for during their visit.

Beyond the officeTime with her son and goldendoodle · Traveling and exploring new places · Hanging out with her family

Orion

Sterile Technician

“Behind every smooth procedure is a sterile field done right.”

Orion is the son of Dr. Shnayder and Andreea and is currently a student at the University of Nebraska Omaha, studying cybersecurity. He has more than five years of on-and-off experience in sterile processing, having worked at an orthodontic office, a veterinary clinic, and now Village Pointe Oral Surgery. As our sterile technician and back-office guru, Orion keeps our instruments ready, our workflow moving, and the team supported behind the scenes.

Beyond the officeAvid reader · Music lover — plays the cello and bass guitar · Spending time outdoors · Working out

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