Welcome to Carmel Distinctive Dental! We are a boutique-style dental office committed to providing quality care for everyone in the family. Our dentist and team offer a variety of services and use the latest advancements in technology to accomplish the goals you have set for your smile. If there is ever a time where a treatment is beyond our scope, we will refer you to other dental specialists to ensure you receive the attention you deserve.
Before we became Carmel Distinctive Dental, our dental office was the home of Michaelis Dentistry led by Dr. Lee A. Michaelis, who opened her practice in 1986. In June 2020, Dr. Michaelis decided it was time to retire and passed the torch to Dr. Jillian Joyce, who acquired the practice soon after his retirement. We congratulate Dr. Michaelis on his retirement and thank her for her years of dedicated service and are excited to care for the patients of Michaelis Dentistry!
Dr. Jillian Joyce received her DDS degree from Indiana School of Dentistry. Dr. Joyce is a member of the American Dental Association and Indiana Dental Association (IDA). Dr. Joyce is very active in the IDA and the Indianapolis District Dental Society.
Outside of the office, Dr. Joyce enjoys playing golf, road trips, working out and spending time with friends and family. Dr. Joyce is engaged to JT, who is a native of Indianapolis. They are both excited to be planning a wedding for fall of 2022!
Savannah joined our team on Valentines Day 2022. She is a graduate of Ball State University with a Bachelor of Science in biology with pre-dental concentrations. She contributes to the success of our practice with her teamwork skills, which are critical in helping our office be successful. She enjoys being a part of a team where everyone treats each other like family and genuinely cares for our patients well-being. With her love for the dental field, she dreams of furthering her education through a dental hygiene program in the near future.
Monice became a member of our team in February 2022 and enjoys the positive work environment here at Carmel Distinctive Dental. She is a proud 1992 graduate of Indiana State Universitys dental hygiene program. She loves forming relationships with our patients and helping them have a healthy smile. As a dental hygienist, she strives to be gentle yet thorough when performing cleanings while also easing any anxiety a patient may have.
Outside the walls of our office, you can find Monice spending time with her three grown children and puppy, working out, enjoying the outdoors (especially a beautiful beach) and listening to live music.
Ava is a senior in high school and a second year dental assisting student. She loves hanging out with her friends and shopping in her spare time. She is excited for IU in the fall, where she will continue her dental education! Go Hoosiers!
Hannah joined us in March 2022 and contributes to the success of our practice by being a valuable team player and present to assist Dr. Joyce. She is a 2019 graduate of Shenandoah High School, where she completed her dental assisting program and is currently enrolled at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. She enjoys working alongside our team and looks forward to coming to work each day in an office that allows her to learn and grow.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 155 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestSharon Oldham
a year ago
I have been a patient at Michaelis Dentistry for thirty years. In all that time, I have received excellent dental care. In addition, the professionals in this office are highly competent, efficient and personable. I highly recommend this dental practice.
Sandra Schilling
a year ago
Very nice team.
Sheila Rivers
a year ago
I was so impressed and comfortable! Dr. Jillian and her staff are AMAZING!
Robert Martin
2 years ago
Dr.Joyce very knowledgeable and attentive. After detailed exam, provided options for treatment to provide excellent care. Staff very professional, friendly & accommodating. Great dental staff
Susan Rossetter
2 years ago
We were very pleased with our dental experience. Everyone treated us well and we were very pleased with the way our teeth felt when we left. Everyone was very kind and professional
Tom John
2 years ago
Dr. Joyce is a great dentist with great responsive staff!
Ann Kinney
2 years ago
Dr. Joyce and the staff were friendly and very competent!
Sharon Oldham
2 years ago
I have been a patient at Michaelis Dentistry for thirty years. In all that time, I have received excellent dental care. In addition, the professionals in this office are highly competent, efficient and personable. I highly recommend this dental practice.
Kevin Martin
2 years ago
Would highly recommend Dr. Joyce and her staff!
Emily Shneyderov
2 years ago
I am absolutely terrified of any work, even cleaning being done on my teeth.I absolutely love and feel so relaxed and safe at this practice. I used to postpone appointments with my previous dentist, but now I look forward to seeing all of the wonderful people at Distinctive Dentistry
Ryan Conner
2 years ago
First visit here and the care was very good.
Alyssa Easley
2 years ago
I always enjoy my visits here! They are so friendly and do a wonderful job!
Jeanette Vance
2 years ago
Although there was a mixup in my appointment at Carmel Distinctive Dental, I was still able to see Dr Joyce. My first visit was positive even with the mixup. I was especially impressed with the X-ray experience and the cleaning. The cleaning was done without the usual tool scraping. I wouldn't say I usually look forward to a dentist visit, but this one was all positive.
Mary Lewis
2 years ago
I'm someone who use to hate going to the dentist. Staff is friendly. I have no issues with Dr. Joyce or her staff. Never any discomfort for any procedures; cleaning, fillings etc. I would not hesitate to refer friends or family to this office.
Cameron Perl
2 years ago
Meant to give a review after my first visit, but am now doing so after my second. Dr. Joyce is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is always running on time and is incredibly friendly. Not only that, she's helped me find other doctors in the area outside of her core discipline. She is also careful when cleaning your teeth - it's a much more pleasant experience than I have sometimes had in the past. I find this to always be hit or miss when going to a new practice. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for an amazing dentist! :)
Anna Jankowska
2 years ago
Excellent care and very kind, and professional team. Dr. Joyce is amazing, my whole family including toddler goes there for cleaning and basic restorative care. I highly recommend it.
Marc Freuchtel
2 years ago
Great experience, very thorough dental cleaning and x-rays. Dentist was very nice and did a great job of identifying a minor issue that will be proactively addressed soon. Excellent job, very satisfied!
Clair Weyant
2 years ago
Always a pleasure to go in and get teeth worked on. Staff always friendly caring and most of all painless. Kind of dentist that gets to know you as a person and learns to know your family. Caring
Penny Taylor
2 years ago
Dr. Joyce and her staff provide excellent personal care with warmth and lovely personality!
Maureen Sullivan
2 years ago
Dr. Joyce and her team are great! They are friendly, professional and I am so comfortable there. She is very thorough and collaborates with my periodontist as well.
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