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Dr. Pawlus

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Dr. Pawlus was Purdue's kicker in the mid-80s and was the first player to kick off in the newly constructed Hoosier Dome!

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Meet Dr.Pawlus

Dr. Pawlus is friendly, down-to-earth, and truly takes the time to get to know every patient personally. He is passionate about dentistry and always knew he wanted to be a dentist, even as a child. When it was time to choose a career, John G. Pawlus had a clear path ahead of him. He earned his Bachelor of Science in biology from Purdue University and graduated from Indiana University's School of Dentistry with a degree in general dentistry.

During his residency at Oakland Naval Hospital in Oakland, California, Dr. Pawlus received intensive training in dental specialties including oral surgery, orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, and periodontics. Mentored by some of the world's top ceramicists, Dr. Pawlus also learned to construct veneers, crowns and bridges, and mastered the precise art of porcelain work.

Dr. Pawlus practiced general dentistry for three years in Okinawa, Japan, with the United States Navy. There, he also worked in orthodontics and continued to pursue his interest in hands-on laboratory techniques. While serving in the Navy, Dr. Pawlus was the first to receive the Thomas P. Carroll "Top Doc" Award for Clinical Excellence, earning distinction among his Pacific Rim peers for extraordinary clinical skills. 

Dr. Pawlus is a nationally recognized expert and often lectures on the latest advancements in dentistry. He is also an accomplished lab technician, rare among clinical practitioners. Dr. Pawlus and master technician Ted Stahl developed and manufactured a revolutionary model-making system for creating porcelain veneers, now used by dental labs worldwide. Known for his mastery of advanced tools and techniques, Dr. Pawlus is dedicated to patient comfort and flawless outcomes.

Outside of the office, Dr. Pawlus loves to read, study, exercise, care for his animals, and spend quality time with his family.

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Meet Dr. Al-Darraji

Dr. Ahmed Al-Darraji is an overseas-trained dentist with extensive orthodontics experience over 15 years back in his home country, Iraq, running his private practice. He obtains excellent joy by helping people get healthy and stay safe. 

Dentistry allows him to do this while utilizing his best skills as a worker. In addition, his attention to detail and organizational acumen would make him a vital addition to any practice. 

He attended the University at Buffalo to earn his dental degree with honors in 2022. He was fortunate to be accepted into the Esthetic Micro-credential program at the UB School of Dental Medicine in his junior and senior years in college. 

He was trained to restore comprehensive esthetic cases and trained and supervised by highly professional restorative faculties. The time was extensive but worth every second. The program opened his eyes to the type of work ethic and desire needed to succeed in this industry. 

Utilizing his two years of experience as a CAD/CAM dental designer, he enrolled in research that included digital designing surgical guides for implant dentistry. 

Outside the office, Dr. Darraji enjoys spending time with his family and friends, enjoying the outdoors. He likes playing soccer, bowling, hiking, cooking, and traveling.

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Dr. Darraji

Did you know?

Dr. Pawlus was Purdue's kicker in the mid-80s and was the first player to kick off in the newly constructed Hoosier Dome!

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Bethany

Bethany

Director of Operations
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Daphne

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Director of Patient Experience
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Treatment Plan Coordinator
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Kimmy

Kimmy

EFDA/Treatment Plan Coordinator
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Dana

Dana

expanded functions dental assistant
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Kristen

Kristen

Expanded functions dental assistant
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Shana

Shana

Expanded functions dental assistant
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Kylie

Kylie

Dental Assistant
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Chelsea

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Registered Dental Hygienist
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Mallory

Mallory

Registered Dental Hygienist
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Kathie

Kathie

Registered Dental Hygienist
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