A great smile starts with great people.

Our Team Care That Feels Personal Because It Is

At Pawlus Dental, you won’t see rotating providers or rushed assistants. You’ll meet a close-knit, skilled team focused on doing what’s right for every patient.

We take our time, listen first, and know our patients by name.

A Culture of Doing It Right

Instead, we’ve built a team culture rooted in trust, mutual respect, and a shared belief that excellent dentistry is always worth the effort.

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We’re not a chain. We’re not a production clinic. And we don’t chase quotas.

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Dr. John Pawlus, DDS

Dr. Pawlus is the founder and lead clinician at Pawlus Dental. For more than two decades, he’s led the charge in clinical innovation, esthetic dentistry, and patient-first care.

After training with some of the world’s top ceramists, he spent years perfecting in-house veneer systems, eventually patenting a method used nationwide. He was the first in Indiana to implement robotic-guided implant placement and lectures nationally on advanced surgical techniques.

But what matters most to him? Restoring confidence in people who thought their best smile days were behind them.

Meet the People Behind the Care

We’re a small, focused team that works together every day—no silos, no handoffs. From the front desk to the lab, these are the people who will know your story and guide your care.

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Ida

Office Manager

The calm in the storm. She’s seen it all and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks.

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Kim

Patient Care Coordinator

The warm voice who walks you through everything from scheduling to post-op questions.

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Dave

Master Ceramist

Fine artist turned dental technician, hand-finishing every veneer, restoration from our lab.

The Difference You’ll Feel

Patients often tell us the work was life-changing—but so was the experience. That’s because we’ve built a team that genuinely cares—not just about results, but about the people behind the smiles.

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Get Your Smile and Your Life Back

You don’t have to live with slipping dentures, messy glue, or sore spots. We’ll help you get a more stable, comfortable smile—without starting from scratch.

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