Meet the Doctors

Dr. Paula Hutchinson

Born and raised in the vibrant city of Miami, FL, Dr. Paula Hutchinson brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her dental practice. For over eight years, she successfully ran her own dental office, specializing in general and cosmetic dentistry with a particular emphasis on full-mouth reconstruction. Her commitment to transforming smiles and enhancing patients’ confidence has been the cornerstone of her career.

Dr. Hutchinson earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the prestigious Howard University School of Dentistry in Washington, D.C., after completing her undergraduate studies at Hampton University in Virginia. Her dedication to advancing her craft led her to achieve a Full Arch Master certification in full-arch implant reconstruction from the California Implant Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine. Her outstanding contributions to the field of implantology were further recognized when she was awarded fellowship status in Oral Implantology by the California Implant Institute.

Known for her meticulous attention to detail and passion for creating lasting patient relationships, Dr. Hutchinson is committed to providing high-quality care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Beyond dentistry, Dr. Hutchinson is a proud wife and mother who enjoys spending her downtime with her family, including her two beloved dogs. Her personal and professional life reflects her dedication to excellence, compassion, and care for those around her.

Sometimes life can take you on an interesting path, and my life sure did. I began studying undergrad accounting, something I really wasn't passionate about.

I was going to graduate early, in three years. I went to my advisor and she said, "I'm sorry, but I don't approve you to graduate. You haven't taken any electives outside of your major." So, I said, "Really?" She said, "Really." So, I decided to sign up for some electives.

One of those electives was jewelry making. I got to the class thinking we would be stringing beads and making some costume jewelry. That was not the case. So, we actually had to carve wax, cast it into gold and set stones. They supplied us with some instruments from the bookstore, maybe cost about $14, and to say the least, I was very frustrated. I wasn't doing well at all in that class.

The next weekend, my mother and I were antiquing in Miami Beach, and I found a box of some sharp tools. I really wasn't even sure what they were. I opened the box and realized that they were dental instruments. I asked the lady, "How much for each instrument?" She said, "A quarter a piece."

So, I gave her $5 for the whole box, and I took them back to my class. I started carving the wax and I loved it. I couldn't wait to get to class. I brought my work home with me, and I made so much jewelry that semester, set so much stone.

I realized at that moment that I was meant to work with my hands, and if I could be a dentist and working on teeth with these same instruments, then I would never work a day in my life. And that's been the case.

- Dr. Tatiana Herzog.

The daughter of a dentist and an educator respectively, Dr. Schaumberg regularly combines her expertise in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with her inherited commitment to education by teaching. Dr. Schaumberg has led courses and clinics at Broward County’s Dental Research Clinic, lectures to the dental students at Nova Southeastern University Dental School, and teaches continuing education courses in a variety of areas including lasers, CAT scans, dentoalveolar surgery, implants, bone grafting, cosmetic surgery, pathology and reconstruction. She regularly donates her services to charity by participating in Dentistry from the Heart, Broward County Dental Clinic, and Holocaust Survivor Donated Dental Services and is the founder and president of the local Women’s Dental Study Group. She serves as a mentor for many programs including the Pine Crest School Summer Externship Program, Alpha Omega International Fraternity’s Externship Program, and Nova Southeastern University Dental School’s students as well as others. She makes herself readily available to her young patients who are considering fields in medicine and dentistry for both educational advice and in-office observation to help guide them on their respective paths. Dr. Schaumberg considers working with young and aspiring dentists an honor and a pleasure. She serves on the Board of Florida Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is the Chair of the Hospital and Insurance Committee. Dr. Schaumberg is current in all the new and emerging technologies in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Anesthesia. She keeps up-to-date in her continuing education and attends a variety of courses to refine her skills and further her education.

Although she gives her patients and profession the utmost priority, her family is her greatest accomplishment. Her husband and three children are her best cheerleaders and the loves of her life. With her friendly, gentle, caring manner, Dr. Schaumberg strives to care for all of her patients as if they were family.