Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Dr. Edward Sammons, DDS, MSD, is a distinguished professional specializing in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University in 1991, majoring in Psychology. He then earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis in 1995. Following this, he completed a two-year residency in pediatric dentistry at Riley Hospital for Children and an orthodontic certificate at Indiana University School of Dentistry, graduating in 1999 with a Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD). His master's thesis focused on cleft lip and cleft palate. Dr. Sammons is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and holds memberships in several professional organizations, including the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Indiana Dental Association, and the West Central Dental Society. He is also a past President of the Indiana University Orthodontic Alumni Association. Beyond his practice, Dr. Sammons is on staff at IU Health Arnett Hospital, serves on the faculty at Riley Hospital for Children staffing the graduate pediatric dental clinic, and has been a member of the State Board of Dentistry for Indiana since 2021. He also acts as a consultant for Delta Dental insurance company and an examiner for CDCA/WREB/CITA, which conducts exams for dental students nationwide. His practice, Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, located at 2347 Cason St #2670, Lafayette, IN 47904, offers specialized dentistry and orthodontics for children and adolescents. The clinic aims to provide a warm, caring, and child-friendly environment, emphasizing preventive care to foster healthy, lifelong smiles. Services typically include restorative dentistry, sedation dentistry, and a full range of orthodontic treatments. Patients consistently praise Dr. Sammons for his personable nature, thorough explanations, and the comfortable atmosphere provided by his staff. The clinic is also associated with other doctors, including Dr. Marc Ditto and Dr. Stephanie Tan, who also specialize in pediatric dentistry.