Meet Our Doctors

David Bender DDS

Dr. David Bender has been a Hoosier native for most of his life. Born in Richmond, IN., Dr. Bender spent his junior and senior years of high school in Canal Winchester, OH. Missing Indiana, Dr. Bender returned to attend Indiana University in Bloomington where he received his Bachelor of Science in Biology. He continued his education at Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis where he received his DDS degree in 2002.

Claire MacIntyre, DDS

 Dr. Claire MacIntyre (Dr. Mac) is from Middletown, IN. She grew up in this small farming community with her two sisters, where she attended Shenandoah High School. After one visit to Indiana University, Bloomington, she knew this is where she wanted to attend college. She graduated in 2006 with her B.A. in Biology. Knowing she wanted to enter a career that focused on patient care, she found dentistry to be the perfect opportunity. She graduated from IU School of Dentistry in 2011. 

 Dr. Michael Talbott grew up in Pendleton, IN. He attended Pendleton Heights High School and graduated in 2002. He wanted to follow his life-long dream of attending Purdue University where he graduated with a BS degree in General Health Science. He decided to pursue his passion for dentistry and entered IU School of Dentistry in 2007. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Talbott moved to Fishers to start his dental career. 

Michael J. Whitman, DDS

 Dr. Michael J. Whitman grew up in Indianapolis, IN and he attended Brebeuf Jesuit High School. He attended Bellarmine University in Louisville, Ky where he played soccer, studied abroad in Spain and graduated with his bachelor of science degree in biology. He next attended the University of Louisville for a Masters program in biology before attending the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry to complete his dental degree. 

 Dr. Martinez grew up in Wheaton, IL. He attended Augustana College in Rock Island IL for his BA in Biology. He then went on to the University of Illinois at Chicago college of Dentistry. Dr. Martinez chose dentistry so he could blend his love of working with his hands to create, and medicine.  He doesn’t want to give his patients the feeling they are being sold something. He is a big believer in education and loves imparting his nerdy dental knowledge onto his patients.

 Dr. Stumpf grew up in Evansville, IN where he attended Southern Indiana and earned his BA in Biology. He went on to fulfill his lifelong dream by attending and receiving his dental degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry. Dr. Stumpf is committed to providing the best dental care and a great experience for his patients. He is truly passionate about helping others through dentistry. 

Over the past 17 years in private practice, Dr. Carol Mckown (Dr. Carol) has deepened her passion for children's oral healthcare. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a past president of the Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry and the Indiana University Pediatric Dentistry Alumni Association. She was the dental liaison to the Indiana Chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics for over 16 years and is also an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Indianapolis District Dental Society. Dr. Carol has served as a past member of the St. Vincent Craniofacial Anomalies team and works with patients with cleft lip and palate, as well as other craniofacial anomalies. 

Over the past 17 years in private practice, Dr. Carol Mckown (Dr. Carol) has deepened her passion for children's oral healthcare. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a past president of the Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry and the Indiana University Pediatric Dentistry Alumni Association. She was the dental liaison to the Indiana Chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics for over 16 years and is also an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Indianapolis District Dental Society. Dr. Carol has served as a past member of the St. Vincent Craniofacial Anomalies team and works with patients with cleft lip and palate, as well as other craniofacial anomalies. 

 Dr. Godley grew up in Anderson, Indiana and attended Frankton Jr/Sr High School. She continued with college at Anderson University and received her B.A. in 2008. Dr. Godley knew from a young age (7th grade) that she wanted to pursue a career in dentistry, and went on to receive her dental degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2012. From there, she traveled up to the University of Michigan, where she studied an additional three years to specialize in orthodontics from one of the top orthodontic programs in the country.