Meet Our Team
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. In November of 2011, Dr. Weddell became a Diplomate of the
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
She enjoys staying active, running, watching movies, and spending time with her family,
including her husband, Josh, their sons, Nixon, Oliver, and George, and their dogs Foxy
and Trooper!
Education
BA Chemistry, Indiana University
BS Kinesiology, University of Michigan
DDS, Indiana University School of Dentistry
MSD and Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry/Riley
Hospital for Children
Memberships
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Indiana Dental Association
Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry
Indianapolis District Dental Society
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Privileges/Staff, Riley Hospital for Children, Riley Outpatient Surgery Center,
IU North
James A. Weddell, DDS, MSD
Dr. Jim retired from his full-time faculty position in Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana
University School of Dentistry and Riley Hospital for Children after over 30 years of
service! Dr. Jim has published numerous articles and book chapters in dental and medical
literature and has lectured on a variety of pediatric dental topics in the United States
and South America. Dr. Weddell is an advocate for infant health care and is past
chairman and co-chairman of Indiana’s Healthy Baby/Healthy Mother Coalition. Dr. Jim
graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry and completed his pediatric dental
residency and post-doctoral fellowship in Cerebral Palsy at Riley Hospital for Children.
He enjoys helping children, teaching, and spending time with his family. Dr. Jim is
married to his wife, Karen Fischer DDS, and has three daughters, Jami Ross, Nicole
Weddell DDS, and Lauren Weddell DDS, and seven grandchildren.
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
College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Indiana Dental Association
Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry
Federation of Special Care Organization
Indianapolis District Dental Society
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Hospital Affiliations
Past Director of Pediatric Dentistry, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children
Former Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, Indiana University School of
Dentistry
Nicole K. Weddell, DDS, MSD
Dr. Nicole was born in Indianapolis and grew up in Carmel, Indiana. She attended Carmel
High School. She ran track and cross-country at Carmel High School. Dr. Nicole chose the
field of pediatric dentistry because her father, Dr. James Weddell, founder of Weddell
Pediatric Dentistry, inspired her. He taught her clinical excellence, hard work ethic,
responsibility to community, and the importance of loving your job. She enjoys working
with kids and having fun everyday on the job interacting with patients, families, and
staff.
Dr. Nicole enjoys working with the Hispanic community allowing her to keep up her
Spanish. She lived and studied abroad in Madrid, Spain, for one year during college. She
traveled to Calnali, Mexico, all four years of dental school to provide dental treatment
to needy children. During her residency she travelled to Mexico to provide dental
treatment under general anesthesia to needy and medically compromised children.
Dr. Nicole works in private practice and has hospital privileges at Riley and IU North.
Dr. Nicole to married to Dr. Sam Tancredi. She enjoys spending time with her growing
family- Maureen, Tony, Elise, and Mia. She loves to walk and swim with her dogs, Puppy,
Lucy, Lucky, and Bear! Dr. Nicole and her family are loyal IU basketball, Colts, &
Pacers fans!
Education
BS Biology, Indiana University
BA Spanish, Indiana University
MS Biology, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
DDS, Indiana University School of Dentistry
MSD, Indiana University School of Dentistry/James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children
Oral Defense: Health Literacy Level of Hispanic Caregivers in Relation to Child’s Caries
Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry/James
Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children
Memberships
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Indiana Dental Association
Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Vice President
Indianapolis District Dental Society
Hospital Affiliations:
Riley Hospital for Children Hospital Privileges in Pediatric Dentistry
IU North Hospital Privileges in Pediatric Dentistry
Ebony Jordan, DDS
Dr. Jordan grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and attended Warren Central High School,
where she was a member of the Speech and Debate team. After graduation, she studied at
Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and received her Bachelor of Arts in
Biology. She also participated in an exchange program in the Dominican Republic and
studied Spanish while volunteering in the dental clinic with dental students and at a
local hospital working with women and children.
Dr. Jordan spent her summers during her college years working at the mall. It was there
she met a man who asked if she had ever thought about a career in dentistry. It was a
life-altering moment as he turned out to be the assistant dean of the dental school and
a lifelong mentor to Dr. Jordan.
She received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Meharry Medical College in Nashville,
Tennessee, and participated in dental outreach programs for children in the community,
such as Lessons in a Lunchbox: Healthy Teeth Essentials and Facts About Snacks Program
in an effort to educate and prevent tooth decay. During dental school, she discovered
that if she could start with children at an early age, she could help alleviate their
dental fears as well as prevent decay. With that goal in mind, Dr. Jordan received her
certificate in pediatric dentistry from Metrohealth in Cleveland, Ohio, and then went on
to obtain her board certification in pediatric dentistry.
Dr. Jordan strives to create a positive dental experience for children and to establish
healthy habits that carry them into adulthood, so possibly we can have children growing
up not fearing the dentist but wanting to be a dentist. Dr. Jordan enjoys mission work
and has returned to the Dominican Republic since graduating to provide dental care to
children and adolescents in need. She is also an avid yogi and plant-based foodie.
Education
BA Biology, Indiana University
DDS, Meharry Medical College
Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Metrohealth Medical Center
Memberships
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
Diplomate, American Board of Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Indiana Dental Association
Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry
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