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Dr. Tim

Dr. Tim Downing grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina and received his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Purdue University in 1990. Upon graduation Dr. Downing was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy and designated a Naval Aviator. He served as a fighter pilot, flying F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18 Super Hornets, completing six combat deployments off aircraft carriers in support of operations in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. During his service, he earned a Masters in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle University and is a graduate of the United States Navy Test Pilot School. After 21 years on active duty, Dr. Downing retired as a Commander and graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD) in 2015. He is the Chair of the Ivy Tech Dental Assisting program, President of the Western Central Dental Society, and Chair of the Benton County Board of Health. He has been married to Brenda, whom he met at Purdue, for 32 years and they have two children, Elizabeth and William. Outside the practice, he competes in marathons and Ironman triathlons, including the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii in 2010. Dr. Downing likes to keep the atmosphere light so patients feel at ease in the dental chair.

Martha

Martha grew up on a dairy farm in Quinter, KS. She has four older siblings, two brothers and two sisters. She also has 19 nieces and nephews, who manage to keep her young at heart. Martha rarely turns down an opportunity to learn or try something new. She enjoys gardening, hiking, reading and traveling.

Martha moved to Lafayette, IN in 1998. She graduated from Ivy Tech Community College in 2009 with a Technical Certificate in Dental Assisting and later an Associate Degree in Dental Assisting. She also completed certification for Expanded Function Dental Assisting. She has enjoyed assisting in general practice dentistry in Lafayette for twelve years, as well as being adjunct faculty for the Ivy Tech Dental Assisting Program. Martha graduated from Ivy Tech, South Bend in 2021 with an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene. She is excited to be part of the team at Fowler Family Dentistry.

Amber

Amber grew up in Benton County and attended Fowler Elementary and Benton Central High School. She has been a certified dental assistant with expanded functions for 16 years. She has been an instructor for the Ivy Tech Dental Assisting program for 3 years. Amber is married with three children and two grandchildren. She absolutely loves her career and enjoys spending time with family and riding her Harley.

Shelbie

Shelbie grew up in Newton County, Indiana and attended South Newton High School (Class of 2015). She graduated from Ivy Tech Community College in Lafayette, IN (Class of 2019) with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Dental Assisting and a Technical Certificate in Dental Assisting. She also has her Radiology License, Coronal Polishing Certificate, Fluoride Application Certificate, and her Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Certificate.

Shelbie married her husband Blake Anderson on Oct 30 2021. They have two cats, Ouija and Salem, and two dogs, Smokey and Bandit. She loves spending time with her family and going to concerts.

Erin

Erin grew up in Benton County and attended BCHS Class of 2010. Erin is a Registered Dental Hygienist who graduated with honors from Parkland College in Champagne Illinois with a degree in Dental Hygiene of Applied Sciences. She enjoys building relationships with her patients and educating them on the importance of their overall oral health.

Outside of the office, Erin enjoys camping, reading, but most of all she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, Blake and Blair.

Kira

Kira grew up in Benton County and graduated from Benton Central in 2013. Although she graduated from Ivy Tech in 2016 for Dental Assisting she prefers to greet patients at the front desk and handle insurance for patients.

In Kiras free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, and doing photography.