Our brand new office is furnished with state of the art equipment from the leading dental companies. Our Sterisil Water System is one of only 40 in the mid-west region , helping us provide the best possible dental care for your family while maintaining the warm and friendly environment youve come to expect. There is a large parking area for your convenience. The waiting room includes Play Areas for children to relax and feel at home. One of our priorities is to protect the privacy of our families by having a private business office. The treatment rooms have colorful and playful dcor to help children feel at ease, with many visuals to redirect their focus away from their treatment.
I grew up in Northern Indiana in a town called Merrillville, with all the wonderful influences of nearby Chicago. After high school graduation, I began my college education at Indiana University in Bloomington. After 3 years, I was accepted into the dental hygiene program at Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis. While finishing the hygiene program in 1984, I decided I wanted to become a dentist. After attending dental school, I completed a 2 year pediatric dental residency at Riley Childrens Hospital and began an amazing career promoting healthy smiles in children.
I have had the pleasure of being married to my husband Steven since 1984. Four years later we were truly blessed with twins. My children are currently pursuing their own careers. Brandon is married and is enjoying his career as Head Distance Cross Country and Track Coach at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. Marika lives in New York City and is thriving in her career in film currently as a post-production colorist.
For fun, besides working with children, I enjoy exercising in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. To relax, I take pleasure in playing the piano and checking out the latest movies. My passion is traveling and skiing in Colorado. The adventures of seeing new places in the United States and around the World is very exciting and teaches me the cultures and customs of people everywhere.
I was born with a cleft lip and palate. As a child, I spent at least one week per year in the hospital for surgery related to my cleft. At ten years old, I decided I wanted to be a pediatric doctor. I wanted to help children feel comfortable, just like my doctors did; but I also had insight into being treated different than other children. These childhood experiences led me on a lifelong journey and educational path towards a dental career specializing in children.
CREDENTIALS:IU School of Dentistry, DDS, 1989Riley Childrens Hospital, Pediatric Certificate, 1991Ralph McDonald Pediatric Dentistry Award, 1991IU School of Dentristry, MSD, 1994Board Certified, Diplomate of the AAPD, 1998Board Consultant of America Board of Pediatric Dentistry, 2010, 2011, 2013Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, 2017Volunteer Faculty of Riley Pediatric Dental Residency Program
Laura,Amberand Lindsayare the Assistants. They are specially trained in working with children. Besides their excellent dental skills, they will make your child feel at ease with their playful, friendly approach. They have received extensive training in the management of spirited patients and those with special needs.
