Meet the Team
We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
Connie
Business Manager
What I love most about my job… It is great to be at the office and meet so many of the long-term patients I have heard about over the years. We have a staff of dedicated professionals who make taking care of our patients a pleasure!
- Favorite movie… Pride and Prejudice (I love the music too!)
- Favorite food… Anything ethnic, especially Mediterranean
- In my spare time, you can find me… Teaching and practicing yoga, gardening, attending local farmers markets, and taking long walks with Bill and our dog.
A little more about me… I joined my husband, Dr. Tellman, in his practice in 2010. I have a B.S. in microbiology from Purdue and an MBA from University of Indianapolis. Dr. Tellman and I have been married for 40+ years, and have three grown children, a daughter-in-law, a son-in-law, and five adorable grandchildren! We also have a Newfoundland dog named Maggie, who you might see at the office! I am a yoga instructor and am taking classes to be an herbalist. I love to garden, go for walks, travel, and simply enjoy the many blessings of life!
Veronica
Office Manager
What I love most about my job… The patients! I love making their dentistry affordable and helping them understand their dental insurance. I have been with Dr. Tellman since 1993 and have enjoyed every minute of it! I love the great personalities in our office and the way we care for our patients. We have fun working together and we have fun outside the office, too!
- Favorite movie… Anything with Kevin Costner or Gerard Butler
- Favorite food… Peanut butter and jelly with potato chips. Milk chocolate, too!
- In my spare time, you can find me… I enjoy running, working in the yard, baking, and spending time with my family.
A little more about me… I'm married with two girls in college. I have a Yorkipoo named Scooby and two cats, Bean and Clyde.
Ciara
Administrative Assistant
What I love most about my job: Our doctors and staff! They are absolutely amazing! I appreciate the friendly and hard working environment. I find the work rewarding when I can see a positive impact on patients or the office as a whole.
- Favorite Movies: Skeleton Key, Steel Magnolias, Love and Basketball
- Favorite foods: Any type of Mexican food, especially birria tacos=
A little more about me: I am fairly new here with the team. I am newly married to my high school sweetheart of over 10 years. I love watching good tv shows with my husband and traveling with family and friends. I’m also am a huge animal lover!!
Jessica
Dental Hygienist
What I love most about my job… I enjoy talking to patients and explaining dental treatments so they can better understand their oral health. I enjoy doing smile makeovers and giving a patient the smile that everyone loves. Our team also enjoys bringing humor to the serious side of dentistry.
- Favorite movie… The Shawshank Redemption
- Favorite TV Show… Grey’s Anatomy and House
- Favorite food… Mexican
- In my spare time, you can find me… Spending time with friends and family as well as traveling!
A little more about me… I began as an expanded duties assistant and graduated from Indiana School of Dentistry. I have worked for Dr. T for many years. He’s not just a good dentist—he’s a great person.
Aubrey
Dental Hygienist
What I love most about my job… I love getting to know my patients beyond the parameters of dental treatment. I enjoy encouraging people in their oral health journey and educating them to be create the healthiest and happiest version of themselves. Confidence starts with a great smile!
- Favorite Movies… Pride and Prejudice, The Bourne Movies, Crazy Rich Asians
- Favorite food… Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, sushi, and lemon bread.
- In my spare time, you can find me... Enjoying the great outdoors, traveling, eating great food and drinking a great glass of Cabernet! My other hobbies include running, Pilates, playing the violin, and reading a great book.
A little more about me… I was raised in Michigan and Northern Indiana and graduated from Indiana University in 2014. I’m newly married and reside in Westfield, Indiana. I also volunteer at the Heart and Soul Dental Clinic in Westfield.
Valerie
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
What I love most about my job… Working hands-on with patients and using my skills to provide high-quality dentistry. I enjoy the art and craftsmanship of restoring teeth as an expanded duties dental assistant.
- Favorite TV Shows… The Middle and Duck Dynasty
- Favorite food… Just about anything sweet!
- In my spare time, you can find me… Spending lots of fun, quality time with my kids, swimming, or working out.
A little more about me… I am from Indianapolis and first received my dental assistant training in the U.S. Air Force 30 years ago. I’ve been married to my wonderful husband, Sean, for 25 years. We are proud of our three kids and are excited and feel really blessed to watch our family expand with two weddings in one year! We are almost empty nesters, with our youngest a junior in college. You may see our dog Brutus in the office on Therapy Dog Thursdays!
Laura
Expanded Functional Dental Assistant
What I love most about my job… I get energized by everything to do with my job: my amazing coworkers, the dentistry itself, and the happy patients, most of all. My team members are some of the best people I know, and I feel incredibly lucky to call them friends.
- Favorite movie… About Time
- Favorite TV Shows... Galavant, Firefly, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Band of Brothers.
- Favorite Food... I mostly love trying new things, but I enjoy a mango lassi and Muldoon’s fried chicken never gets old!
- In my spare time... I enjoy reading and gardening, but most of all I enjoy learning new things.
A little more about me... My husband, Nate, and I have been married since 2008. He is my gentle giant. My sons were born in 2010 and 2015, and my daughter was born in 2019. They are the best parts of both of us, and my greatest blessings. I have two dogs, Yasha and Aku. They are so smart and such good boys!
