Dr. Carl Drake grew up in El Paso, Illinoisand is a graduate of the University of Illinois. Carl continued his education at Indiana University School of Dentistryand received hisDDS degree, graduatingwith highest honors. He then completed a three-year orthodontic residency at the University of Florida and received hisMS degree and certificate of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
It is Dr. Drakes personal goal to ensure that his patients receive the best care possible. He is committed to participating in continuing education as a way to further develop his skills and knowledge in orthodontics and to stay current with the latest advances being made in his field. He maintains several professional affiliations that provideopportunities for continuing education, including:
Dr. Drake and his wife, Kristen, a Gridley native and University of Illinois graduate, reside in Bloomington with their children, Ben, Ella, Dylan and Owen. In his free time, Dr. Drake enjoys outdoor activities, including running and golf, music, sports, church, and spending time with family and friends.
We recognize that our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding experience every time you visit our practice.
Natalie is our Treatment Coordinator. She graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology. She enjoys meeting new patients and making sure they have the best experience when visiting Drake Orthodontics! She is a wife and mother. She loves spending time with her family and friends.
Tammy works part-time as our Scheduling Coordinator, has been in the dental field since 2008. She is a wife and mother to three boys! Her hobbies include shopping, spending time with family, and relaxing with a massage.
Jourdan is our scheduling coordinator and has been in the dental field since 2018.She was born and raised in Indiana (Go Colts!), but lived in St. Louis for 5 years before her husband was transfered to the Bloomington-Normal area. She is a wife and mother and enjoys spending time with her family in her free time!
Shelley is our financial coordinator. She has extenstive clinical and administrative experience in the healthcare field. In her free time she enjoys crossfit and is on the board of a non-for profit art organization. However, her favorite thing to do is spend time with her two children!
Kim is a clinical assistant and has been in the dental field for over 5 years. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids. She also likes craftingin her spare time.
