Meet the Staff
Gloria Royer, Office Administrator 
Gloria joined Periodontal Associates of Lafayette in 1984, having five prior years of general dental assisting experience. She attended Quest marketing and management seminars in 1983. Gloria attended Purdue University while working full time for Dr. David L. Alexander. She received her Associates degree, with honors, from Purdue University in Organizational Leadership and Supervision in 1995. And in 1996, she received Certification in Human Resources, from Purdue University.
Judy joined the Periodontal Associates of Lafayette in 1998. She came to us with sixteen years of experience in general dentistry. She attended Quest marketing and management programs in 1984 and 1985. Judy earned a certificate in expanded restorative procedures for Dental Auxiliaries from the Indiana University Medical Center in 1984.
Our Office Staff
RaChelle Kenworthy, Scheduling Coordinator 
RaChelle started working at Periodontal Associates of Lafayette, as the Patient Coordinator in June of 2003. In May of 2007 she became our Scheduling Coordinator. RaChelle came from Kokomo, Indiana, where she worked as a manager of a Day Spa and in guest services for seven years. She graduated from high school in 1989 and attended a vocational school where she worked as a receptionist for a general dentist as part of the program.
Amy Overman, Patient Coordinator 
Amy joined Periodontal Associates, in January of 2012. She graduated from Purdue University in December of 2011. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Communication with a minor in Organizational Leadership and Development.
Our Hygienists
Alicia Nellans, Licensed Dental Hygienist
Alicia joined Periodontal Associates in July 2004. She received her Associate of Science in Dental Assisting in 2001, and then furthered her education to receive licensure in Dental Hygiene in 2003 from the University of Southern Indiana.
Karen Dalton, Registered Dental Hygienist
Karen Dalton has been working in dentistry since 1979. She became a Certified Dental Assistant in 1979 after attending Ivy Tech State College. Karen became a Registered Dental Hygienist in 1985 after attending the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. She joined Periodontal Associates of Lafayette in July of 1998.
Christina Kutsch, Registered Dental Hygienist
Christina began with the practice in October 2005. Christina earned her degree at Indiana University Northwest. She has had previous work experience in sales, consulting and human resources. Christina resides in northern Newton County and is an active member in her community.
Our Dental Assistants
Brigette Douglas, Certified Dental Assistant
Brigette joined Periodontal Associates of Lafayette in April of 2006. She received her Technical Certificate, with honors, in August of 2006 for Dental Assisting. She is also certified in Dental Radiography. Brigette was on the Dean's List and was granted the Dean's Award in the Dental Assisting Program at Ivy Tech State College. She also utilizes her cosmetology license in her spare time.
Brooke Withers, Certified Dental Assistant
Brooke Graduated in 2005 with a technical certificate from Ivy Tech Community College in Dental Assisting. She has been with Periodontal Associates of Lafayette since July of 2005. Brooke is certified in Dental Radiography and is the Implant Coordinator in our practice.
Nikki Morrison, Certified Dental Assistant
Nikki Joined Periodontal Associates in August of 2011. she recently graduated from Ivy Tech Community college and received a technical certificate for Dental Assisting. Nikki is certified in Dental Radiography.