Indianapolis Periodontist Kurt D. Van Winkle DDS MSD gum disease treatment and dental implants

The Team

FRONT DESK
Kris became Dr. Van Winkle's business manager in June of 1995. Prior to that, she had been a Dental Assistant for 15 years, focusing on specialty practices.

She and her husband, Randy, enjoy spending time with their granddaughter and babysitting whenever possible. Besides spending time with their family, other insterests include traveling, going to Colts games and caring for their pets.

Emilie has served as front office assistant/marketing coordinator since October 2002. She is originally from Newburgh, Indiana and graduated from Indiana State University in 2001.

She and her husband Scot reside in the Noblesville area where they enjoy raising their two children.

HYGIENISTS

Jeanne joined the practice in March 1998. She received her degree in Dental Hygiene in May of 1976 from St. Louis Comm. College, St. Louis, MO. She has practiced in Missouri and Ohio before moving to Indiana. Indiana has been home since August 1997.

She and her husband, Skip, reside in Carmel. Her other interests include golf, travel, and spending time with family & friends.

Deborah has been practicing dental hygiene since graduating from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1981. She also received a bachelor of science in 1983 from the Indiana School of Education. She has been a Dental Hygienist for Dr. Van Winkle since May of 1993. Deborah is a part-time clinical professor ar the Indiana University School of Dentistry.

She and her husband Steve reside in McCordsville with their two daughters Paige and Jennah. They enjoy water skiing, cycling and puppies Sadie and Stogie.

SURGICAL ASSISTANTS

Kelly has worked with Dr. Van Winkle since his periodontal residency at the Indiana University School of Dentistry from 1988 to 1990. She later joined his private practice in 1996.

She attended Ball State University from 1985 to 1988 and then obtained her Dental Assisting and radiation certification through the Professional Careers Institute in 1988. Kelly is originally from Fairmount, Indiana and has lived in Indianapolis since 1988. Her hobbies include rollerblading, biking, and interior decorating.

Ame came to Dr. Van Winkle's practice in April 2007 as a student intern and was then hired as a staff employee in May of 2007. She attended Ball State University and later graduated from Kaplan College as a Certified Dental Assistant in 2007. In 2010 she received her Expanded Functions Certification from the Indiana University School of Dentistry.

Ame is originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana however, she and her husband Lee currently reside in Indianapolis with their two dogs, Jill and Junior.

Tracy began her dental career in Columbus, Ohio in 2001 as a general chair-side assistant. After joining an orthodontic practice she earned her certification as an Orthodontic Assistant. Tracy joined Dr. Van Winkle's practice in 2008 where she is now enjoying the field of Periodontics. She is also radiology certified in both Ohio and Indiana. Tracy is originally from Lafayette, Indiana where she attended Purdue University.

Since 2007, she and her husband Scott have lived in Fishers, where they enjoy raising their two children Reese and Jake.

HOURS
MON., TUE., & THUR.
7am - 4pm
WED.
7am - 1pm

ADDRESS
8902 N. Meridian St.
Suite 138
Indianapolis, IN 46260

TEL: (317) 844-2792
FAX: (317) 844-2876

www.perio.org