About Us

Welcome to Wemmer Family Orthodontics! Located in OkeechobeE and Sebastian, Florida, our offices have been providing experienced orthodontic care using the latest technology for generations. Our orthodontists, Dr. David F. Wemmer and Dr. Jennifer Schoenfeld, are a father-daughter team that is dedicated to helping you have a fun as well as an effective orthodontic experience. Improving your oral health and correcting problems with the bite doesn’t have to be all work and no play; here at Wemmer Family Orthodontics, we believe that achieving a better-functioning and more beautiful smile can be as fun and exciting as you make it.

Meet Our Doctors

Dr. David Wemmer graduated summa cum laude with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1978 from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore. He completed a US Public Health Service Residency in Seattle, Washington in 1978-1979 and participated in the Indian Health Service program at the Brighton Reservation in Florida from 1979-1981. Dr. Wemmer completed his studies at the University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center in 1983 with special training in orthodontics. In addition, Dr. Wemmer attended Anne Arundel Community College and Towson State University as an undergraduate, earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Dr. Wemmer’s goal as an orthodontist is to change people’s lives for the better by improving their smiles through the magic of orthodontics. He has practiced orthodontics since 1983, and he remains committed to participating in continuing education as often as he can.

In addition, Dr. Wemmer is a member of:
American Dental Association
American Association of Orthodontists
Tri-County Dental Association
Southern Association of Orthodontists

Dr. Wemmer has been married to his wife, Patricia, for forty-six years and they have been residents of Okeechobee for the past 32 years. They have three daughters: Jennifer, who is an orthodontist, Ann, who practices as a general dentist, and Chrissy, who works as an attorney. Dr. Wemmer and his wife enjoy playing with their six grandchildren. In his spare time, Dr. Wemmer also likes to play tennis and basketball, hike, fish, and watch University of Florida Gator sports. Of which he is a HUGE fan of Gator football.

Dr. Jennifer Schoenfeld earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Florida College of Dentistry in 1998 and graduated from the University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center for Orthodontics in 2000. Before attending dental school, she studied as an undergraduate at the University of Florida. Dr. Schoenfeld is dedicated to staying up to date in the dental field and she takes continuing education courses as often as possible.

Dr. Schoenfeld’s professional associations include membership in the following organizations:
American Dental Association
American Association of Orthodontists
Tri-County Dental Association
Southern Association of Orthodontists

Dr. Schoenfeld has been married to her husband, Heath for the past 12 years and they have twin eight year old sons, Jacob and Casey. Dr. Schoenfeld and her family have lived in Vero Beach for over 15 years. She and her husband are very active in the March of Dimes, their boys were premature and have been ambassadors for the March of Dimes in this area. In addition, she has also been part of the Junior League of Indian River. Dr. Schoenfeld is a diehard Gator football fan, even though her husband is an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan! And Jacob and Casey are divided between the two teams!! When Dr. Schoenfeld is not working hard to improve your smile, she enjoys keeping up with her boys, spending time with her family, going to movies, and cooking.