Growing Grins Pediatric Dentistry

Bios

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  Dr. Diana Kozlowski

  Dr. Diana is a life-long Hoosier originally from Northwest Indiana. Her dental career started early when she became a dental assistant for an oral surgery group back home after high school. It was there that she found her passion taking old dental textbooks that the surgeons gave her and reading them after work. She believes that working at every level within the profession has given her a unique perspective on providing dental care. She went on to graduate from Indiana University with a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry in 2002. She graduated in 2006 with a Doctorate in Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry and was inducted into Omicrom Kappa Upsilon, a National Dental Honor Society. She was awarded her Pediatric Dentistry Certificate and Masters Degree after completing two additional years of specialty training at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. During her residency she was honored with the Arthur Klein Research Award. She received her Board Certification from the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry one short year later. Dr. Diana is proud to be named as a Top Dentist the last five years in Indianapolis Monthly. She also is currently part-time faculty at the graduate pediatric dentistry program at Riley Children’s Hospital working with the residents in the operating room. With every decision she made while planting Growing Grins Pediatric Dentistry her compass was simple, “Live What You Love”. There is nothing that Dr. Diana loves more passionately in life than her two children, Finn and Whitney. She understands that all parents share that sentiment and believes the truth that providing only the absolute best care is acceptable for your children.

  Link: Dr. Diana Kozlowski

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  Michelle Williams

  Office Manager

  Michelle has worked in the pediatric dental field for over 13 years. She has true passion for working with children and their families. Michelle is the proud mom of 3 beautiful little girls and they sure know how to keep her busy. When she is not at the office, you can bet she is out doing something fun with her family.

  Link: Michelle Williams

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  Natalie Kent

  Expand Functions Dental Assistant

  Natalie is not shy when it comes to teeth. When she was just a young sprout she loved wiggling her own teeth out for the tooth fairy! In fifth grade health class Natalie’s favorite part was talking about teeth. She remembers drawing a tooth structure for the first time, and being so proud! After many more years Natalie grew up and had to make a decision: what to do with her life? Natalie knew one thing for sure, children inspired her and she grew fond of all their imaginations. She came to the decision pretty quickly when it came to the dental field to be an expanded functions dental assistant. Natalie started her career directly out of college in pediatric dentistry at the beginning of 2012. This is the year she met Dr. Diana, and after setting aside their different opinions about Taylor Swift, they quickly became friends. Natalie married her high school sweet heart, Daryl, who she loves to travel with. This past May, Daryl and Natalie fell in love with their first bundle of joy, Claire. Outside of work she spends most of her free time with family. She also enjoys music, photography, and spending time with her fur babies.

  Link: Natalie Kent

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  Jenna Michaud

  Dental Hygienist

  Jenna joined our team after graduating from the Indiana University dental hygiene program in Fort Wayne. She currently is working on completing her last class for her bachelors degree. She has known since high school that her dream would be to pursue a career as a dental hygienist! Jenna takes great care and concern for your child’s oral heath by making each cleaning a special and unique experience.

  Link: Jenna Michaud

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  Stephanie Clary

  Dental Hygienist

  Stephanie graduated from the dental hygiene program at Ivy Tech in 2016 and came to our office experienced in the pediatric field. Dental hygiene has long been her passion which made it easy to decide on her chosen career. However, she was excited to use all the education and knowledge learned from exploring childhood education and early child development early on in college in providing care to dentistry’s littlest patients.

  Link: Stephanie Clary

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  Khaila Anderson

  Business Assistant

  Khaila is a 2015 graduate of the Brightwood Dental Assisting Program. Before finding herself in the dental field, Khaila worked with children with special health care needs. She is the bright and smiling woman you first meet when you enter Growing Grins Pediatric Dentistry.

  Link: Khaila Anderson

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  Emily Mejia

  Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

  Emily recently graduated from the International Business College with a degree in dental assisting. This was destined to happen since she enjoyed going to the dentist so much as child herself. She also enjoys helping people and now enjoys teaching her little girl how to take care of her teeth.

  Link: Emily Mejia

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  Rachel Reed

  Dental Hygienist

  Rachael has wanted to work in dentistry since childhood. But while in school, it was then she realized that her passion was working with children to help provide the most positive dental experience possible. And not only does Dr. Diana love her for being amazing with the kids, she respects that Rachael also served our country for 6 years in the Indiana Army National Guard.

  Link: Rachel Reed

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  Rakel Sherrod

  Business Assistant

  Rakel has joined the team at Growing Grins Pediatric Dentistry for a very special reason. She is currently applying to dental school and wanted to learn more about the inner working of a dental office! Dr. Diana was more than happy to have her as a staff member because she has so much gratitude for the dentists who allowed her to work in their office while she was applying to dental school herself. Having Rakel in office feels like a pay it forward moment and she couldn't be happier it's with a star like Rakel.

  Link: Rakel Sherrod