Dr. Schnell is a Clinical Professor and Director of Predoctoral Removable Prosthodontics courses at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. In addition to her academic role, Dr. Schnell serves on a multitude of committees and has been honored numerous times for her stellar commitment, teaching excellence, and contribution to BU. A frequent lecturer nationally and internationally, particularly concentrating on Implant-Retained Overdentures and Complete & Partial Dentures and Digital Dentures.

Dr. Schnell has completed over 2000 arches of digitally fabricated dentures and overdentures with her students and has shared her experiences from the trenches. Dr. Schnell received her Mastership and two Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition Awards from the Academy of General Dentistry. She is a Fellow of the International and American College of Dentists, member of the American Dental Association and the American College of Prosthodontists. She is an accomplished figure skater who has even competed at Adult Nationals in Lake Placid!

Dr. Schnell has maintained a private practice, The Classic Smile, in Medford, Massachusetts for over 42 years.