Dr. Michael Talbott grew up in Pendleton, IN. He attended Pendleton Heights High School and graduated in 2002. He wanted to follow his life-long dream of attending Purdue University, where he graduated with a BS degree in General Health Science. He decided to pursue his passion for dentistry and entered the IU School of Dentistry in 2007. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Talbott moved to Fishers to start his dental career.

On his days off, Dr. Talbott enjoys an active lifestyle of Crossfit and golf. He also enjoys traveling to new places. Seeing a different culture and trying new food always makes him happy. Dr. T looks forward to seeing you in our office and showing you his crazy socks.

Dr. Michael J. Whitman grew up in Indianapolis, IN, and he attended Brebeuf Jesuit High School. He attended Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY, where he played soccer, studied abroad in Spain and graduated with his bachelor of science degree in biology. He next attended the University of Louisville for a Master's program in biology before attending the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry to complete his dental degree.

Dr. Whitman enjoys spending time with his wife, Sabrina, their daughter, Isla, and their spoiled dog, Scarlet. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends outdoors, biking, and likes to pretend he's good at golf. He and his wife are big "foodies" and love trying new places to eat. Dr. Whitman loves working with people and is truly passionate about helping others through dentistry.

Over the past 17 years in private practice, Dr. Carol McKown (Dr. Carol) has deepened her passion for children’s oral healthcare. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a past president of the Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Indiana University Pediatric Dentistry Alumni Association. She was the dental liaison to the Indiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics for over 16 years. She is also an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Indianapolis District Dental Society. Dr. Carol has served as a past member of the St. Vincent Craniofacial Anomalies team and works with patients with cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomalies.

Dr. Carol is very interested in the prevention of dental disease, starting good dental habits early, and good nutrition. She encourages the first dental visit by one year of age to establish a dental home. Her greatest joy is taking an apprehensive child and making them feel welcome and comfortable in her office. After 30 years, she still loves children and pediatric dentistry. She looks forward to seeing you in the office!

Dr. Carol has three grown children, Katie, Annie, and David, and two new grandchildren to spoil. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and ballroom dancing. Ask to see her salsa moves next time you are in the office!

Dr. David Bender has been a Hoosier native for most of his life. Born in Richmond, IN., Dr. Bender spent his junior and senior years of high school in Canal Winchester, OH. Missing Indiana, Dr. Bender returned to attend Indiana University in Bloomington where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology. He continued his education at Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis where he received his DDS degree in 2002.

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Dr. Bender is a big IU sports fan, as well as the Indianapolis Colts. He also really enjoys golfing, even though he is most commonly found the right of the hole with his impressive dog leg slice.