Dr. Lauren was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and grew up in Carmel, Indiana. She attended Carmel High School, where she participated on multiple state champion womens cross country and track teams and graduated in the top of her class. She later received a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Indiana University-Bloomington, graduating with highest distinction, and a Masters Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Michigan.
Dr. Lauren graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2007. Her interest in children inspired her to continue her studies at Riley Hospital for Children. She received her Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and her Masters Degree in Pediatric Dentistry from Indiana University School of Dentistry. During her residency, she was honored with the Arthur Klein Research Award and the Ralph E. McDonald Scholar Award for outstanding performance. In November of 2011, Dr. Weddell became a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Education BA Chemistry, Indiana University BS Kinesiology, University of Michigan DDS, Indiana University School of Dentistry MSD and Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry/Riley Hospital for Children
Memberships American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry American Dental Association College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Indiana Dental Association Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry Indianapolis District Dental Society Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Jim retired from his full-time faculty position in Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry and Riley Hospital for Children after over 30 years of service! Dr. Jim has published numerous articles and book chapters in dental and medical literature and has lectured on a variety of pediatric dental topics in the United States and South America. Dr. Weddell is an advocate for infant health care and is past chairman and co-chairman of Indianas Healthy Baby/Healthy Mother Coalition. Dr. Jim graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry and completed his pediatric dental residency and post-doctoral fellowship in Cerebral Palsy at Riley Hospital for Children. He enjoys helping children, teaching, and spending time with his family. Dr. Jim is married to his wife, Karen Fischer DDS, and has three daughters, Jami Ross, Nicole Weddell DDS, and Lauren Weddell DDS, and seven grandchildren.
Education BS Degree, Indiana University DDS Degree, Indiana University School of Dentistry Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry Residency, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children MS Degree in Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Cerebral Palsy, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children
Memberships American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry American Dental Association College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Indiana Dental Association Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry Federation of Special Care Organization Indianapolis District Dental Society Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Nicole was born in Indianapolis and grew up in Carmel, Indiana. She attended Carmel High School. She ran track and cross-country at Carmel High School. Dr. Nicole chose the field of pediatric dentistry because her father, Dr. James Weddell, founder of Weddell Pediatric Dentistry, inspired her. He taught her clinical excellence, hard work ethic, responsibility to community, and the importance of loving your job. She enjoys working with kids and having fun everyday on the job interacting with patients, families, and staff.
Dr. Nicole enjoys working with the Hispanic community allowing her to keep up her Spanish. She lived and studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, for one year during college. She traveled to Calnali, Mexico, all four years of dental school to provide dental treatment to needy children. During her residency she travelled to Mexico to provide dental treatment under general anesthesia to needy and medically compromised children.
Dr. Nicole works in private practice and has hospital privileges at Riley and IU North. Dr. Nicole to married to Dr. Sam Tancredi. She enjoys spending time with her growing family- Maureen, Tony, Elise, and Mia. She loves to walk and swim with her dogs, Puppy, Lucy, Lucky, and Bear! Dr. Nicole and her family are loyal IU basketball, Colts, & Pacers fans!
Education BS Biology, Indiana University BA Spanish, Indiana University MS Biology, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis DDS, Indiana University School of Dentistry MSD, Indiana University School of Dentistry/James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children Oral Defense: Health Literacy Level of Hispanic Caregivers in Relation to Childs Caries Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry/James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children
Memberships American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry American Dental Association College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Indiana Dental Association Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Vice President Indianapolis District Dental Society
Dr. Jordan grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and attended Warren Central High School, where she was a member of the Speech and Debate team. After graduation, she studied at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology. She also participated in an exchange program in the Dominican Republic and studied Spanish while volunteering in the dental clinic with dental students and at a local hospital working with women and children.
Dr. Jordan spent her summers during her college years working at the mall. It was there she met a man who asked if she had ever thought about a career in dentistry. It was a life-altering moment as he turned out to be the assistant dean of the dental school and a lifelong mentor to Dr. Jordan.
She received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, and participated in dental outreach programs for children in the community, such as Lessons in a Lunchbox: Healthy Teeth Essentials and Facts About Snacks Program in an effort to educate and prevent tooth decay. During dental school, she discovered that if she could start with children at an early age, she could help alleviate their dental fears as well as prevent decay. With that goal in mind, Dr. Jordan received her certificate in pediatric dentistry from Metrohealth in Cleveland, Ohio, and then went on to obtain her board certification in pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Jordan strives to create a positive dental experience for children and to establish healthy habits that carry them into adulthood, so possibly we can have children growing up not fearing the dentist but wanting to be a dentist. Dr. Jordan enjoys mission work and has returned to the Dominican Republic since graduating to provide dental care to children and adolescents in need. She is also an avid yogi and plant-based foodie.
Memberships American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry American Dental Association Diplomate, American Board of Board of Pediatric Dentistry Indiana Dental Association Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry