I have the best job anyone could ever have! Orthodontics is so challenging and rewarding. Working with so many unique people makes it a pleasure to go to work every day. Seeing a patients smile when we are done with treatment is the best! I strive to give each patient a beautiful smile and a positive outlook that continues with them in all aspects of their lives.
It is amazing how changing a smile can change a life. It is special to meet a new patient who has an awkward smile and I can envision the beautiful smile they will have when they get their braces off before we even start treatment. Getting to know my patients and what interests them on a personal level is also very important to me. We love to joke around and have a lot of fun!
Continuing education is very important to me and in the office in general. The benefit to the patients is that we stay up-to-date with all the current trends in our industry. This lets patients know that they are receiving the best treatment available. Taking more than 60 hours of continuing education each year, allows me to provide the most current treatment options that are best for our patients.
I am in two study clubs, the Hoosier Orthodontic Forum and our local dental study club, which keeps me sharp. I also give presentations on orthodontic treatment planning that are reviewed by other dentists and dental specialists.
We have a really great office staff that are always smiling and great patients with a smile. They are a joy to work with! I am blessed to get to work with an awesome group of caring ladies. We have a lot of fun and joke around while working which makes for a relaxing atmosphere.
I volunteer at the local health clinic and provide dental exams and arrange care for those patients. We provide pro-bono orthodontic treatment through Give a Smile Foundation and Donated Dental Services for patients who can't afford it. Our family attends church at Dayton United Methodist Church. I also play in many charity golf outings and enjoy coaching youth baseball and basketball.
My lovely wife is Michelle and we have two awesome sons, Austin and Beau. We also have a yellow lab named Gauge and a black lab named Jet. I absolutely love being outdoors! I enjoy golfing, fishing, hiking, and pretty much anything that gets my family outside.
I have been an orthodontic assistant since 1986. My duties include chairside assisting and new patient exams. I have enjoyed working with Dr. Ashcraft and the staff since 1997. My favorite thing about my job is seeing the progress and the final result of our patients.
I have had the pleasure of working the front desk at Ashcraft Orthodontics for sevenyears! I adore being able to greet patients with a smile and make sure they feel right at home. My favorite part of my job is getting to see the kids grow up and change over the course of their time with us.
I have been working in the dental field since 2014 and joined Dr. Ashcrafts team in 2020. I assist patients chairside and really enjoy getting to see the smile transformations and the kids as they get older as well.
I have been alongside Dr. Ashcraft since 2002. Every day, I get to help patients chairside and during their new patient exams. I love seeing all the beaming smiles when patients are finalizing their treatments.
I have been an Orthodontic Assistant for 39 years! I chose this career path because I had such an awesome experience as a young teen with my own orthodontic team. I love being a part of our patients orthodontic experience and creating happy healthy smiles!
I am not married but have a lifelong partner, Knoddy, a niece and nephew that are like my kids, and two grand cats that I have grown to love very much (I used to be scared of cats LOL). In my free time, I like crafting and decorating.
I have previously been a patient with Dr. Ashcraft and was given the opportunity to come work at the office this past year. I get the pleasure of welcoming all new patients into the office by capturing their initial photos and X-ray images. I also assist chairside when needed. I enjoy making the patients feel comfortable and at ease when they come in for their exams.
I joined Ashcraft Orthodontics in May of 2015. I am the treatment coordinator and have the opportunity of meeting with our patients on their first visit. I love explaining the orthodontic treatments and learning more about the new patients.
I have been with Ashcraft Orthodontics for the last 20 years doing each and every job throughout the office. My current duties include financials and setting up contracts. I also oversee our patients and employees experience. My position allows me to interact with every person who comes through the doors to create an everlasting relationship.
I have been dental assisting since spring of 2020 and started working for Dr. Ashcraft in June of 2021. I get to work chairside with patients every day and really enjoy constantly developing my orthodontic knowledge. One of my favorite things is seeing a patients smile transformation throughout their treatment.
I graduated from Ivy Tech as a certified dental assistant and have spent the past 20 years at Ashcraft Orthodontics. As our lab coordinator, I make all our patients removable and fixed retainers, expanders, holding arches, and any other equipment they need. I enjoy making custom appliances for patients that help improve their smiles and give them confidence.
We treat every patient like they are a member of our family. Your familys smiles are our highest priority! At Ashcraft Orthodontics, our goal is to provide treatment that is centered on you. Dr. Darin Ashcraft enables open communication with his patients, so he can coordinate treatment with your individual lifestyle and dental needs. We make ourselves available by giving our mobile phone numbers for after-hours emergencies or questions.
Many people are surprised to find out that about 20% of our patients are adults. We specialize in providing orthodontic treatment for complex adult orthodontic and TMJ problems. We provide healthy and beautiful smiles through many types of orthodontic treatment, such as traditional and clear braces, 3M Clarity Aligners, and Invisalign clear aligners. Dr. Ashcraft spends quality time with each patient, explaining treatment so it is clearly understood. We have a relaxed and fun atmosphere while providing quality care.
We call patients by their first names, and our patients feel comfortable with treatment because they have been explained what we are going to do and why. When you are a patient of Ashcraft Orthodontics, you always feel welcome and appreciated!