Meet the Team

Guiding you on your dental journey.

Get to Know Us

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Jodie one of our University Avenue office administrator
Jodie

Admin Assistant/DMRT

Jodie, a Muncie native, joined her husband, Dr. Pyle, in the office after the COVID shutdown. She loves meeting new visitors and working with an amazing team that prioritizes patient comfort and care.

In her free time, Jodie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, participating at church, going out to eat, boating in the summer, and being outside whenever possible. Her favorite quote? “In the wait – it’s not what we will get in the end but who we become in the wait.”

Ariana one of our University office administrator
Ariana

Admin Assistant/DMRT

Ariana grew up in Muncie, IN, and loves being a part of the team at University Avenue Dental. Her favorite part of the job includes getting to know our patients, helping them feel comfortable and heard, and creating a positive experience during their day.

Outside of the office, Ariana enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking and kayaking with her husband, singing at church on the worship team, and cooking and baking.

Torie one of our University Avenue team members
Torie

Dental Assistant

Torie is from Selma and chose the dental field to help others. Her favorite part of the job includes giving patients beautiful smiles while helping them stay healthy at our Delaware County, IN dental practice.

Outside of work, Torie enjoys art, reading, and spending time with family. Some fun facts? Her bucket list includes visiting an elephant sanctuary, and her hero is her mom.

Monica one of our University Avenue dental assistant
Monica

Dental Assistant

Monica lives in Losantville and chose dentistry because of the ability to help others while building close bonds. Her favorite part of being a dental assistant at our Muncie practice is seeing patients and helping them achieve their dream smiles.

In her free time, Monica enjoys camping, attending concerts, spending time with family, and being at home with her puppies. A bucket list item? She would love to visit Ireland.

Charmin one of our University Avenue dental assistant
Charmin

Dental Assistant/DMRT

Charmin is originally from Augusta, GA, and has been interested in dentistry since her teenage years. She loves being a dental assistant at our Muncie, IN practice, where she gets to connect with our patients and help create a pleasant visit each time.

Outside of the office, football consumes Charmin’s life, including watching games and going to games (whether her kids’ metro football or Ball State). She also enjoys the outdoors, the company of her dogs, and being social.

Jenny Grove one of our University Avenue therapist
Jenny

DMRT

Jenny is originally from Martinsville, IN, and was first introduced to therapy because her son suffered from migraines. After this experience, she set out to help others recover from migraines and loves seeing the hope and relief in patients’ eyes the first time they’re pain-free.

Outside of the office, Jenny loves spending time with family and playing card games together, reading books, making crafts, baking, and watching old movies. A fun fact? Jenny is fluent in American sign language.

Becky one of our University Avenue hygienist
Becky

Hygienist

Becky is from Muncie and pursued dental assisting during high school. She’s loved it ever since! In her opinion, the best part of the job is the opportunity to help and educate our community.

Outside of the office, Becky enjoys spending time with family, working out, and eating. A fun fact? Her bucket list includes sky diving.

Clarissa one of our University Avenue hygienist
Clarissa

Hygienist

Clarissa lives in Selma and always loved going to the dentist growing up. She truly enjoys being a dental hygienist and helping patients with their smiles through education for optimum oral health.

In her free time, Clarissa enjoys spending time with her family, being out in nature, camping, hiking, and taking walks. Her bucket list includes traveling to all of the national parks in the United States.

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‘‘Absolute best dental experience I’ve ever had. If you dread going to the dentist, this is the place for you. All of the staff and Dr. Pyle are courteous, kind, and extremely helpful. The whole experience was better than I imagined.’’

- Evelyn L.

How We Can Help

Our team shares years of experience in helping patients have an exceptional dental visit.

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We Listen

You do 75% of the talking, and we’ll do 75% of the listening as we learn about your concerns and goals.

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We Guide

We equip you with the knowledge and tools to understand the best treatment options for optimizing your oral health.

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We Care

You’re not only a patient but also a friend. Our team treats you with respect, patience, and compassion as we partner up to improve your smile.

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We Comfort

Enjoy a stress-free experience and relax with our in-office comforts, which include blankets, pillows, and WiFi.

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