Raised in sunny South Florida, Dr. Schwartz graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School before attending the University of Florida. Due to exceptional academic excellence, at age nineteen he was encouraged to enter the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery at the University of Maryland where he was graduated Magna Cum Laude (high honors).

Serving his country as a dentist during the Vietnam War, Dr. Schwartz was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he enrolled in Fairleigh Dickinson University and, after two years, graduated with a master's degree in dentistry, specializing in Orthodontics. He again distinguished himself academically, finishing second in his class.

Demonstrating a consistent commitment to his profession as well his community over the years, Dr. Schwartz has sponsored and coached numerous athletic teams and youth activities.

In the early 80’s, Dr. Schwartz served as president of the Greater Hollywood Dental Association where he had an office at the time. He was also elected as an officer of the East Coast District Dental Association, and served as president of the Broward Dental Research Clinic from 1983-1984. He also co-chaired the orthodontic department and taught dental materials. In 1985, Dr. Schwartz was chairman of the Temporomandibular Joint section of the clinic. Since then, he has held a number of other orthodontic and dental-related positions but has concentrated on caring for the patients in his private orthodontic practice and enjoying his family. Dr. Schwartz maintains his reputation as an outstanding member of the orthodontic community with current active memberships in the American Association of Orthodontists, the Florida Association of Orthodontists, the South Florida Academy of Orthodontists, as well as the American Dental Association and all of the corresponding state and local dental associations.

Maureen, his wife, was the owner of Jacaranda Travel for twenty years, and together with their children they traveled the world. His three children graduated from Florida State University, Harvard University and Northwestern University. His son, Evan, recently completed his master's degree at MIT and now lives in Arlington, VA. His daughter, Lori, lives in Cooper City with her husband and their three children, and his younger daughter, Alexandra, has recently relocated to Manhattan to work as a product manager for a marketing firm.