Meet The Team

Dr. Erich Schmidt

General Dentistry & Orthodontics

Doctor Schmidt received a U.S. Navy scholarship and attended the University of Washington in Seattle where he graduated with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1997. After completing a 3-year residency as a Lieutenant Dentist in the Navy he settled in San Diego where he loves the California climate. Doctor Schmidt is beloved by his patients and has provided exceptional family dentistry and orthodontics for over 20 years. He is married with 4 children and enjoys restoring classic hot-rods in his spare time.

• 1997 Doctor of Dental Surgery; the University of Washington in Seattle
• 1997 Lieutenant Office U.S. Navy Reserves; Dental Residency
• 2008 Certificate of Completion; Faculty for Orthodontic Research and Education – Advanced Training and Orthodontics
• Member of American Orthodontic Society 

• Cosmetic Dentistry 
• Bridges 
• Fillings
• Implant Crowns 
• Orthodontics

Dr. Debra Edson

Endodontic Specialist (Root Canal Treatments)

Dr. Debra Edson, DMD is our root canal specialist at El Camino Dental Arts. Dr. Edson has been practicing dentistry for over 15 years. She served as a US Naval Dental Officer serving reservists and active duty personnel from 2008-2010. She is married and is an active mother of twin daughters.

Education:

• Doctor of Medical Dentistry Tufts School of Dental Medicine: Boston 2002
• Certificate of Endodontics University of Southern California: Los Angeles 2008
• Nursing Certificate Minnesota State University 1992

Services:

• Root Canal Treatments and Retreatment using Surgical Microscope

Dr. Anna Hsu

Periodontal Specialist & Dental Implants

El Camino Dental Arts are proud to welcome to our team of associates, Dr. Anna Hsu, DDS, MS Periodontist, and Implantologist. Dr. Hsu is a graduate of the University of California, San Francisco. She has practiced in California since 2005 and currently resides in Carlsbad with her husband and son. Dr. Hsu holds several scholastic fellowships and honors including Fellowship from the International Congress of Implantology. Please call our office to schedule your introductory meeting with Dr. Hsu, today.