Our Dental Team
Dr. Dustin Newman; DDS
Dr. Newman was born and raised in Michigan City, IN. Dustin and his wife, Liz have been married for 12 years and they have two daughters. Spending time with his family is his favorite past time! They raise rabbits and chickens on their hobby farm. His two daughters participate in 4H where they show rabbits. Dr. Newman received his bachelor’s from Indiana University Northwest before graduating from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. Dr. Newman has built his practice around treating children, and he has tremedous experience in pediatric dentistry. He is an active member of the ADA and the IDA. As far as dentistry is concerned Dr. Newman has a passion for helping his patients! He wants to get them out of pain while getting them over their fears, and get their smile back! His patients are the reason he practices dentistry. He treats each patient as they are a member of his family. To schedule an appointment with him, please give our Bunker Hill office a call at (765) 689-8888.
Emily Powers; Dental Hygienist
Emily has been serving the Peru, Grissom, and Bunker Hill communities for the past 15 years. She received her hygiene certificate from Indiana University's dental school and prides herself on providing her patients with gold standard in hygiene care. Emily understands the importance of patient communication and individualized patient care. Give Emily a call today at (765) 689-8888, and experience truly patient-centric dental care.
Angie Burns; Dental Assistant
Angie has been an outstanding expanded duties dental assistant with us for the past 4 years. She and Dr. Newman work extremely well together, especially in regards to sedation dentistry and the treatment of children. Angie graduated from IVY Tech's dental assisting school and has a ton of experience in the dental space. Give our office a call today, and experience the LADD Dental difference!
Stephene Redman; Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Stephene joined our team a little over a year ago, and we are so blessed to be able to call her part of our LADD Family! Stephene brings a ton of dental knowledge and experience to our dental team. She has been in the dental field for over 18 yeras, and she has been an expanded function dental assistant for over 15 of those years! She has 2 adult step-daughters, 2 adult children and 2 beautiful granddaughters. She has been happily married for over 15 years now, and she has lived in Bunker Hill for over 30 years. My husband and I are members of the Free Will Baptist Church. "The joy of seeing a patient smile after their treatment and be happy with their smile, is the reason I LOVE being a dental assistant."
Jen Deeter; Treatment Coordinator
Jen has been an integral part of our LADD family for the past five years. Jen is the first face that you will see you when come in to our office, and she will always greet you with a smile! Jen primary focus is on reviewing treatment plans with patients and fully explaining both the treatment and the cost breakdown. Here at LADD, we will always make sure you are 100% comfortable before we start treatment. Give Jen and her Bunker Hill dental team a call today at (765) 689-8888, and experience the LADD Dental difference!
Megan Rossi; Treatment Coordinator
Megan joined our LADD family a little over two years ago, and we are so grateful to have her on our dental team! Megan is one of the first faces that you will see when you walk into our office, and she is somehow always in a good, high energy mood. Her primary focus is making sure our patients are 100% comfortable and are fully aware of what their treatment plan states. She is also highly knowledgeable in the world of dental insurance, and is always wiling to go above and beyond for our patients! Give Megan and her Bunker Hill dental family a call today, and experience the LADD Dental difference!
About LADD Dental Group
6 Convenient General Dental Locations
At LADD, we are proud to provide truly comprehensive dental care. Having six offices in a centralized area allows us the ability to provide care for our patients that most dental offices simply can't. Our team of general dentists and dental specialists work together to provide the gold standard in dental care! If you are looking for a new dentist in Bunker Hill, give us a call today, and experience the LADD Dental difference!
Dental Specialists
Dr. Jon Lambert | Kokomo Orthodontist DDS MS
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Dr. Jonathan Lambert grew up in Batesville, Indiana and is an alumnus of DePauw University, where he was voted Male Student-Athlete of the Year after four years of playing football for the Tigers.Dr. Lambert completed his dental education at Indiana University in Indianapolis. During his time at IU, he participated in numerous dental outreach programs, and traveled to Haiti to provide dental treatment to those without adequate access to care. Through his experiences at Indiana University, Jon discovered his love for orthodontics, a specialty which allows him to use his skills to help patients achieve their best smile!
Dr. Lambert served as Chief Resident during his Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics Residency at Indiana University. He utilizes the most advanced techniques in the orthodontic field, including phase therapy, Invisalign and clear aligners, clear (ceramic) brackets, mini-screw implants, orthognathic surgery, digital scanning, and 3D imaging.
Dr. Lambert is happy to stay in his home state to serve the Avon community and surrounding neighborhoods. Jon is an avid sports fan and enjoys live music. He loves staying active, numerous outdoor activities, as well as spending time with friends and family. Most of all, Dr. Lambert is excited to devote his knowledge and energy into helping your family achieve happy, healthy smiles.
Dr. Ankit | Dental Implant Specialist DDS MSD
Dr. Ankit Patel received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University in Biology and went on to receive his masters in Biology as well there. Dr. Patel then went on to graduate with a DMD degree from Boston University Goldman School of Dentistry. Ultimately, Dr. Patel went on to graduate from West Virginia University School of Dentistry's Prosthodontics Residency Program in 2014. He moved to Indianapolis about two years ago and really likes living back in his home state. We are thrilled to have Dr. Patel's specialty skill set within our dental group, and we are grateful to be able to offer our patients the highest standard of comprehensive dental care.
Dr. Cameron Conkin | Kokomo Oral Surgeon
Dr. Conkin received his dental degree from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, Memphis, Tennessee. Upon graduation, he began a career in the United States Navy and completed a general practice residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. He practiced as a general dentist for the next two years, serving with and caring for Marines at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He deployed to Iraq with the Marines in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Dr. Conkin completed an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the National Capitol Consortium (National Naval Medical Center/ Walter Reed Army Medical Center) in Bethesda, Maryland/ Washington DC. While in residency, he was privileged to care for our sailors, soldiers, airmen, and marines injured during combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. He rotated at multiple hospitals including the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Washington Hospital Center, and the aforementioned training hospitals. This allowed Dr. Conkin to operate with many world experts on various aspects of oral surgery, head and neck pathology, maxillofacial reconstruction, and facial cosmetic surgery and utilize this knowledge in all aspects of his surgical practice toda