Robert Sheffield Austgen, DDS

Education:
University of Wisconsin - B.S - 1969
Indiana University - DDS - 1973

Dental Area of Focus:
Pediatric Dentistry, Hospital Dentistry

Notable Achievements:
Past Chief of Oral and Dental Surgery, Memorial Hospital; Past Chief of Oral and Dental Surgery at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center

Affiliated/Dental-related Associations and Organizations:
Indiana Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Other organizations/groups you participate in:
Church

Volunteer/Community Involvement:
Personally sponsor a softball team for special needs children every year; Youth Association sponsorship (tennis, hockey and rugby)

A Message to your patients:
"I am blessed with the opportunity to treat the children in Michiana and after 32 years I still wake up with the excitement of going to work. Our goal has always been to treat children making sure they have a positive experience."

Hometown:
Hammond, IN

Hobbies/Interests:
Going to the beach, boating, working outdoors in the yard, enjoy going to all sporting events

Douglas H. Barton, DDS, MSD

Education:
Indiana University - B.A. - 1965
Indiana University School of Dentistry - DDS - 1969
Indiana University School of Dentistry & Riley Children's Hospital Pediatric Residency - MSD - 1971

Dental Area of Focus:
Pediatric Dentistry
Psychological Growth & Development with the Child

Notable Achievements, Certifications, Recognitions:
Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry
Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry - Riley Children’s Hospital and Indiana Univ School of Dentistry since 1978

Affiliated/Dental-related Associations and Organizations:
American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Other organizations/groups you participate in:
Jewish Federation, Teaching Dental students interested in Pediatric Dentistry

Volunteer/Community Involvement:
Headstart, State Medicaid Policy

A Message to your patients:
"I care for every child patient as if the child were my own."

Hometown:
South Bend, IN

Hobbies/Interests:
Films, art, pottery, flyfishing, tennis and golf

Richard L. Cohen, DDS (COL. Ret. US Army)

Education:
New York University, New York, NY - B.A. - 1976, DDS - 1979
US Army, Walter Reed Army Medical Center - Specialty Training Pediatric Dentistry - 1991

Dental Area of Focus:
Pediatric Dentistry, Pediatric Orthodontics, Board Certified 1993

Notable Achievements, Certifications, Recognitions:
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Board Examiner for Oral Clinical Boards in Pediatric Dentistry

Affiliated/Dental-related Associations and Organizations:
Committee Member - Continuing Quality Improvement - American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Other organizations/groups you participate in:
Order of Medical Military Merit, Military Officer Association of America, Indiana Dental Association, North Central Dental Society.

Volunteer/Community Involvement:
Immaculate Conception Haiti Medical Team

A Message to your patients:
"As a specialist in pediatric dental care, I am the pediatrician of the oral cavity and surrounding structures. I tend to focus on the entire dentist-child-parent interaction and not just the teeth. I attempt to make every dental visit a positive experience and allow the child to leave their appointment with a positive boost to their self-esteem."

Hometown:
New York, NY

Hobbies/Interests:
Bike riding, softball, motorcycle riding, traveling, reading

Lisa Marie Moore, DDS

Education
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN - B.S.
Indiana University School of Dentistry - DDS
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (Residency Certificate)

Dental Area of Focus:
Pediatric Dentistry

Affiliated/Dental-related Associations and Organizations:
American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Volunteer/Community Involvement
Children’s Ministry volunteer at Granger Community Church
Volunteer at Prairie Vista Elementary School - Accelerated Reader Program, Committee Chair, and Math Pentathlon volunteer

A Message to your patients:
"I love working with children. It is my mission to provide a positive dental experience for your children."

Hometown:
Elkhart, IN

Hobbies/Interests:
Snow skiing, water skiing, watching my kid’s soccer game

Gary R. Pippenger, DDS

Education:
Ball State University - B.S. - 1967
Indiana University School of Dentistry - DDS - 1970
Children’s Medical Center, Dayon, OH - Residency Certificate - 1972

Dental Area of Focus:
Pediatric Dentistry

Affiliated/Dental-related Associations and Organizations:
American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Society, North Central Dental Society, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Other organizations/groups you participate in:
Rotary Club
Volunteer/Community Involvement
Youth Associations (Soccer, Ice Hockey, Scouting)

A Message to your patients:
"We are here to be your partner in maintaining your child’s optimal dental health."

Hometown:
Nappanee, IN

Hobbies/Interests:
Breed and raise horses

James W. Preisch, DDS, MSD

Education
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX - B.S. - 1969
Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX - DDS - 1976
Indiana School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN - Pediatric Dentistry Specialty - MSD - 1984
Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH - J.D. - 1999

Dental Area of Focus:
Pediatric Dentistry

Notable Achievements, Certifications, Recognitions:
Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry

Affiliated/Dental-related Associations and Organizations:
Indiana Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Other organizations/groups you participate in:
American College of Legal Medicine

A Message to your patients:
"Let me use my education and experience to take care of the dental needs of your children."

Hometown:
Pasadena, TX

Hobbies/Interests:
Landscape photography

Ceaser Sams, DDS, AS

Education:
Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, MI - Associate Science
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI - DDS
Eastman Dental Center - Rochester, NY - Certificate of Pedodontics

Dental Area of Focus:
Pediatric Dentistry

Affiliated/Dental-related Associations and Organizations:
American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Association

A Message to your patients:
"I strive to treat patients in a relaxing environment with the support of a friendly staff."

Hometown:
Battle Creek, MI

Hobbies/Interests:
Fly fishing, painting landscapes, model making

Charles H. Rosenbaum, DDS, MSD Dental Center Dental Director

Education:
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa B.A. 1957
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa D.D.S. 1961
Indiana University, Medical Center, Indianapolis campus, M.S.D. 1963

Dental Area of Focus:
Pediatric Dentistry
Dentistry for the special needs patient

Notable Achievements, Certifications, Recognitions:
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Diplomate
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Fellow
American Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, Fellow

Affiliated/Dental-related Associations and Organizations:
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
Indiana Dental Association
North Central Dental Society
Veterinary Dental Association

Other organizations/groups you participate in:
Volunteer/Community Involvement
Potawatomi Zoo, South Bend, Indiana Dentist for exotic animals

A Message to your patients:
"I have learned much from my time spent with my patients, their parents and our staff. Now, as an administrator, I continue to stress quality care for our patients."

Hometown:
South Bend, IN

Hobbies/Interests:
Being a grandparent
Reading