James A Weddell, DDS, MSD, PC  

Education
BS Degree, Indiana University
DDS Degree, Indiana University School of Dentistry
Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry
Residency, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children
MS Degree in Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Cerebral Palsy, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children

Memberships
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
American Society of Dentistry for Children
Indiana Dental Association
Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry
Federation of Special Care Organization
Indianapolis District Dental Society
Diplomate, Advisory Committee for the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Hospital Affiliations
Past Director of Pediatric Dentistry, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children
Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry

Dr. Weddell is an advocate for infant health care and is past chairman and present co-chairman of Indiana’s Healthy Baby/Healthy Mother Coalition.
 

Brian J Sanders, DDS, MS

Education
BS Degree, Loyola College
DDS Degree, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Dental School, University of Maryland
Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Children’s Hospital, Ohio State University
MS Degree in Pediatric Dentistry, Ohio State University

Memberships
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry
Indiana University Pediatric Alumni Association
Indiana Dental Association
Indianapolis District Dental Society
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Hospital Affiliations
Present Director of Pediatric Dentistry, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children
Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry

Dr. Sanders is also certified in pediatric advanced life support and is a certified CPR instructor. He lives in Westfield with his wife, Paula, and their three children, Molly, Patrick, and Daniel.
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Lauren S. Weddell, DDS, MSD

Dr. Lauren was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and grew up in Carmel, Indiana.  She attended Carmel High School, where she participated on multiple state champion women’s cross country and track teams and graduated in the top of her class.  She later received a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Indiana University-Bloomington, graduating with highest distinction, and a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Michigan.

Dr. Lauren graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2007.  Her interest in children inspired her to continue her studies at Riley Hospital for Children.  She received her Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and her Master’s Degree in Pediatric Dentistry from Indiana University School of Dentistry.  During her residency, she was honored with the Arthur Klein Research Award and the Ralph E. McDonald Scholar Award for outstanding performance.

Dr. Lauren currently lives in Carmel, Indiana, and enjoys staying active, running, watching movies and spending time with her friends and family, including her two dogs, Io and Batman.