Meet The Team

Payton joined our practice in 2025 as a Business Assistant. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and staying active by going to the gym or playing pickleball. When she’s not on the go, she loves relaxing at home with her cat, Stormi!

Maria is a Dental Assistant and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Community Health at Indiana University Bloomington. Her experience in endodontics has allowed her to gain valuable clinical experience while strengthening her passion for dentistry. She plans to attend dental school and pursue a career as a dentist. Maria is bilingual in English and Spanish, and outside of work and school, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active through yoga and riding horses.

Maddie joined our practice in 2021 as a Business Assistant. Outside of work, you can usually find her in the garden with her hands in the dirt. She and her husband A.J. are currently getting ready to welcome their sweet baby girl into the world.

Vira joined our practice in 2023 as a Dental Assistant. She attained her Masters in Education and taught English in Ukraine. She attained her Dental Assistant certification at the Indianapolis Dental Assistant School. She loves spending time with her family, exploring new places, being outdoors, and getting lost in a good book. She is always up for an adventure and can’t sit still for long!

Renee joined our practice as our Office Manager in 2014. She graduated with honors from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor’s in Business Management twenty-five years. Renee enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, as well as reading and traveling.

Kensleigh joined our practice early 2025 as a Dental Assistant. She has had a passion for dentistry from a young age.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and hiking.

Savannah joined our practice in 2023 as a Dental Assistant after completing her vocational training at D26 Career Center and earning an Employability and Citizenship Award.   She completed her Expanded Functions degree in 2026. She loves to travel and to spend time with her family.

Kayla joined our practice in 2024 while completing her Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree with a minor in Healthcare Administration from Indiana University Indianapolis, along with a certified dental assisting program.  She is applying for dental school and her time at our practice has provided invaluable clinical experience and reinforced her decision to pursue dentistry.  Outside of work, Kayla volunteers at a local free dental clinic.  She also enjoys spending time with friends and family and staying active.  Much of her free time is spent with her golden retriever, Maverick, at the dog park, on walks or playing frisbee.

Emerson joined our practice in 2026 as a Dental Assistant. She completed her vocational studies at the Indianapolis Dental Assisting School and spent several years working as an Endodontic Assistant in Columbus, Indiana. Outside of work, Emerson spends her time with her young daughter and enjoys reading when time allows.

Jasmine joined the practice in 2026 as a Dental Assistant after completing her Dental Assistant training at Dental Assisting School of Indianapolis.  She is enthusiastic about dentistry and looks forward to growing her skill set.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering at the Humane Society, and does pet grooming as a side profession.

Brittany joined our practice in 2015 as a Dental Assistant. She completed a two-year Dental Assisting degree from PCI in 2006, and as worked as an Endodontic Assistant since. Outside of work, Brittany spends much of her time with her husband and kids, finding new adventures and living life to its fullest.

Alex joined our practice in 2016 bringing 6 years of Expanded Duty dental experience with her. She enjoys weekend getaways to her hometown Chicago, spending time with her husband and family, and going to concerts.

Shae joined our practice in 2015 as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. She graduated from Dental Office Training by Lynn in 2009 and has worked in both general and specialty dentistry since. Outside of work, Shae spends most of her time with her two children and husband, travelling between kids sports and gymnastics, at the pool, and with her close family and friends.

Claudia joined our practice early 2026 as a Dental Assistant. She was born and raised in El Salvador, spent much of her time in California, and recently moved to Indianapolis. She completed her vocational degree in California where she worked in Endodontics since 2005. She has a passion for dentistry and we love her ability to communicate effectively with our Spanish-speaking patients. In her spare time, Claudia enjoys exploring Indianapolis, spending time with her friends and family, and working out at the gym.

Earl was raised in Muncie, IN and spent 22 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired in 1998 and worked in personal finance for 17 years before starting with our practice as our insurance/finance coordinator in 2014. He has been married for 45 years to his wife Kelly and has three daughters. He enjoys spending time at his campsite and playing with his two dogs Golda and Gunny.

Janet joined our practice in 2020 as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. She graduated from Dental Office Training by Lynn in 2020. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, camping, spending time with her family, and making memories with her two dogs and two cats.

Katie joined our practice in 2025 as a Business Assistant. She has a passion for helping people and spreading positivity. In her free time, she loves spending time with her cats, building strength through reformer Pilates, and baking for her family. She also has a distinct fascination with human psychology and psychology.