............... DENTIST-MAGICIAN OR MAGIC-DENTIST - Dr. S. Craig Schneider and his wife, Kristin, are dedicated to educating children about oral health in the most fun and memorable manner by combining an education-based program with a magic cultural arts program. Abrushcadabrush® is their collaborative passion.
Dr. Schneider
Received Highest Honors: Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, Master Dentist - conferred by the Maryland Senate, and American Dental Association Dentist Recognition Award
Board Certified Endodontist: full-time clinical practice specializing in advanced endodontics and microsurgery at Centre Park Endodontics, Columbia, MD.
Dean's Faculty: Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Endodontics at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore, MD.
National Lecturer: Presents original clinical research on Extraosseous Lesions.
Professional Affiliations: American Dental Association, Maryland State Dental Association, Howard County Dental Association (Past-President and Delegate), American Association of Endodontists, American Board of Endodontics, College of Diplomates (Charter Member), Academy of General Dentistry.
Founder and Past Chair of the Howard County Dental Association's Committee for Community Education and Outreach, which provides educational resources and access to care to the community.
Professional Magician and Single-Balloon Sculptor: specializing in entertaining children, and both close-up (sleight-of-hand) and mentalism magic for adults. Member of International Brotherhood of Magicians and Society of American Magicians (over 25 years). Lecturer on magic and balloon artistry to health professionals. Creator and sole performer of Abrushcadabrush®.
Kristin
Professional organizer and certified teacher; completed coursework in both theater (undergraduate) and deaf education (graduate); prior middle school English teacher; theater director and playwright, and community theater stage manager, playwright and actor. PTA past-president (HCPSS).
Executive Administrator of Centre Park Endodontics: designs communication systems; procures and organizes supplies and equipment; interviews applicants; manages all outside-the-office activities; coordinates outside contractors; sets up accounts; helps in office as needed.
Abrushcadabrush®: organizer; educational and theatrical consultant; helps with setting up and transporting equipment; and photographer (to capture highlights of the show for the schools' use only).
And the Schneiders are parents of 5 and grandparents of 3!