08/21/2026
One year. 🥹🤍
A year ago, I opened these doors with a dream—and a lot of fear. I was 40, starting over, and unsure if it would work. I still remember crying on opening day, overwhelmed by the unknown.
Then you showed up.
One patient became many, and this dream became more than I ever imagined.
We started with 3 treatment rooms and quickly outgrew them. From 2 team members to a team of 7. From me doing cleanings to now having 2 amazing full time hygienists. Along the way: laughter, tears, breakdowns, repairs, power outages (!!), and endless lessons.
But also so much pride.
A place where patients feel seen and known and cared for, where our team loves coming to work and we laugh so much every day, and where we get to give back to the community that supports us.
Because of you, we’ve donated over $8,000 to Girls on the Run Indiana Crossroads and supported local organizations like the Ogden Dunes Fire Department, Ogden Dunes Women's Club, Chesterton High School cheer and volleyball, and Liberty Rec Softball Babe Ruth All-Stars.
That means everything.
To every patient, friend, family member, and supporter—thank you. For trusting us, referring us, reviewing us, and walking through our doors.
You didn’t just help build a dental office.
You helped turn a dream into a beautiful reality.
I’m beyond grateful for this first year and everyone who’s been part of it.
Happy 1st birthday, Dunes Dental Studio.
Here’s to year two—we’re just getting started. 👊🙌
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