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Meet Dr. Bala Sankurati

 At LADD Dental Group , we are committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered dental care to the families we serve. That commitment begins with surrounding our patients with compassionate, highly skilled providers, and we are excited to introduce the newest member of our dental team— Dr. Bala Sankurati ! Dr. Bala will be seeing patients at both our Kokomo and Peru locations, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome him to the LADD Dental Group family. Dr. Bala brings an impressive academic background and a passion for excellence in dentistry. Before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Indiana University School of Dentistry , he completed a Master of Public Health at The University of Texas at Arlington . His dedication to advancing dental care and improving patient outcomes has earned him numerous prestigious honors throughout his education. While at the Indiana University School of Dentistry, Dr. Bala received: The Dean's Award for Research Excellen...
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LADD Dental Group of Rushville Open House Event | Grateful Dentists

 There are moments that remind you why you do what you do, and our Open House at LADD Dental Group of Rushville was certainly one of them. We want to extend our sincerest gratitude to the entire Rushville community for making our Open House such an incredible success. The overwhelming support, warm welcomes, and genuine excitement we experienced throughout the day reaffirmed that Rushville is a community built on kindness, connection, and caring for one another. It was a pleasure to open the doors of our newly renovated dental office and welcome so many families, neighbors, local business owners, healthcare professionals, and community leaders. We loved giving tours of our new facility, introducing everyone to our amazing team, and sharing our vision for delivering exceptional, patient-centered dental care to Rushville and the surrounding communities. We would also like to recognize everyone who helped make the event possible. From our dedicated LADD Dental Group team members wh...

Relationships Over Everything | Grateful to Dr. Morrell & The Rushville Community

As we continue to get ready for the opening of LADD Dental Group of Rushville , we've been reflecting on the incredible people who have helped make this journey possible. Today, we want to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Douglas Morrell for the remarkable partnership we've built throughout this process. When we purchased Dr. Morrell's medical office building in Rushville, we knew we were acquiring a wonderful location with a long history of caring for the community. What we didn't fully appreciate at the time was just how invaluable Dr. Morrell himself would become throughout the transition. From day one, Dr. Morrell has been much more than the previous owner of the building—he has been a true partner. His willingness to share his knowledge, offer guidance, answer questions, and help us navigate the many details involved in preparing the practice has been extraordinary. His support has made what could have been a challenging transition feel like a collaborative ef...

New Dental Chairs | Grateful Dentists

 At LADD Dental Group of Rushville , we believe that providing exceptional dental care starts with creating an environment where our patients feel comfortable, confident, and cared for from the moment they walk through our doors. That's why we are incredibly grateful to officially welcome our brand-new A-dec dental chairs to our newly renovated Rushville office! A-dec has long been recognized as one of the most trusted names in dentistry . Their commitment to quality, innovation, ergonomics, and patient comfort aligns perfectly with our own mission of delivering outstanding dental care to every patient we have the privilege to serve. These new chairs will help us provide a more comfortable experience for our patients while allowing our doctors and clinical team to work more efficiently and precisely throughout each appointment. Every investment we make in our practice is made with one goal in mind—improving the patient experience. Whether you're visiting us for a routine clea...

New Dental Equipment Day | LADD Dental Group of Rushville

 Today is a big milestone for LADD Dental Group of Rushville as we welcome the arrival of our brand-new dental equipment! Every piece of technology we're bringing into our newly renovated office has been selected with one goal in mind: providing our patients with the highest quality dental care in a comfortable, modern environment. From improved diagnostics to more efficient treatment, this new equipment will help us deliver an exceptional experience for every patient who walks through our doors. As we continue putting the finishing touches on the practice, moments like today remind us just how close we are to opening our doors and serving the wonderful Rushville community. We couldn't be more excited! A huge thank you to everyone working behind the scenes to make this dream a reality. Your hard work and dedication are helping create a dental office that our patients and community can be proud of. We can't wait to welcome you soon and show you everything that's c...

Dental History | Madison Indiana

While Madison, Indiana doesn't have a single nationally famous dental story, there are several fascinating connections between dentistry , medicine, and the city's rich 19th-century history that would make great blog posts or social media content—especially if you're serving patients in southern Indiana.During the mid-1800s, Madison was one of Indiana's busiest river ports. Before permanent dental offices became common, many dentists traveled from town to town by horseback—or aboard Ohio River steamboats. Madison's bustling waterfront would have been a regular stop for itinerant dentists offering services like: Tooth extractions Gold fillings Denture repairs Treatment for severe toothaches Patients often learned a dentist was in town from newspaper advertisements or signs posted near the docks. Madison's role as a major transportation hub made it an ideal location for these traveling practitioners. Madison was one of Indiana's largest and mos...

Community Health Event | Bierman Autism Center - Westfield

 At LADD Dental Group , we believe that building healthy smiles starts long before a patient sits in a dental chair. It begins with education, trust, and making dental health a positive experience for children and families. That's why our team was so grateful to spend time recently with the incredible students, and staff at Bierman Autism Center in Westfield for a fun and interactive dental health learning event! Our goal was simple: make learning about oral health exciting, engaging, and memorable. Through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and plenty of smiles, we talked about the importance of brushing, flossing, making healthy food choices, and visiting the dentist regularly. We loved seeing the children's curiosity as they practiced healthy habits and asked thoughtful questions about taking care of their teeth. Every child learns differently, and we were honored to partner with the amazing team at Bierman Autism Center in Westfield , whose dedication to helping childre...