Our Team

We are dedicated to staying on top of the latest diagnostic tools and treatments . It is our goal to give our patients healthy smiles of which they can be proud. We want to achieve that goal as easily as possible for our patients.

We couldn’t be the office we are without our staff. They are always helping patients by giving them the information they need to make the right decision. Our staff will discuss all of your options and what to expect. They are here to answer your questions and address your concerns. It is their goal to give you a satisfying experience every time you walk through our doors. Quite simply, they are great at what they do!

Our Team

Zach Scearce – DDS

Dr. Zach Scearce (or just “Dr. Zach”…that’s easier to say) is a friendly and dedicated dentist here to help you restore your smile. Dr. Scearce pursued his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2008. Dr. Scearce was personally trained to place and restore dental implants by one of the best in the profession, Dr. Jack Hahn, founder of the Midwest Implant Institute . Dr. Scearce has hundreds of hours of continued education including surgery, bone grafting, sinus augmentations, and prosthetic restoration of dental implants.

Each year, he takes many advanced courses to enhance his skills and stay at the top of the dentistry field. To that end, he maintains the highest levels of accreditation and takes advantage of ongoing education in both implant and restorative dentistry. With 15 years of implant experience, Dr. Scearce is qualified to help each patient he treats achieve their optimal oral health by restoring the dentition with the aid of dental implants. He is an active member of the dental community, and has made a positive impact on several patients’ lives through dental implants.

Our Team

Joanne Lake

Joanne joined the Institute staff in 2019. Joanne has been in the dental business for over 17 years. She is originally from Fort Wayne, IN and has lived in the Indianapolis area for the last 7 years. She has two boys and 8 grandchildren who are all local. Joanne will go over all the options so that you will understand completely, and help you get the best outcome and the ability to smile with confidence.

Our Team

Neri Garcia

Neri recently joined the institute staff after completing the Dental Implant Institute’s dental assisting program and graduating number one in her class. Neri likes all areas of dentistry but is especially adept at surgery. Neri says “it is an honor to be chosen by the Dental Implant Institute to join their staff. Dr. Scearce will take the time to go over all of your options and since I am fluent in both English and Spanish, I will do whatever I can to help you understand your case. I assure you that you are in good hands with Dr. Scearce and the rest of the Institute staff

Neri recently joined the staff at the Institute after completing the Dental Implant Institute’s dental assisting program and graduating number one in her class. Neri enjoys all areas of dentistry, but is especially skilled in surgery. Neri says, “It is an honor to be chosen to join the staff at the Institute. Dr. Scearce will take the time to go over all of your options, and since I am fluent in English and Spanish, I will do everything I can to help you understand your case. I assure you that you are in good hands with Dr. Scearce and the rest of the staff at the Institute.”

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