After completing hundreds of hours of training in the field of Comprehensive Aesthetic Dentistry, including all of the courses with the Hornbrook Group, Dr. Jim Arnold was invited to become a clinical instructor for the group. For the past two years, Dr. Arnold has served as a mentor and instructor to numerous dentists and their teams at various locations around the country. Doctors bring their team members and a patient to the courses for two three-day weekends of intensive lectures and actual “hands-on” experience, learning the most advanced techniques and technology available in dentistry today.

Dr. Arnold enjoys the challenge of sharing his knowledge with other like-minded professionals and having the opportunity to further “hone his skills” on a regular basis. He utilizes these same procedures consistently in his practice. After having attended numerous “live-patient” treatment courses and lectures, his team is also well-trained to support patients through the process of improving their smiles.

Dr. Jim Arnold performs cosmetic dentistry in Chesterton, Indiana where he has treated patients since 1996.  He is also a Valparaiso dentist, practicing the art and science of cosmetic dentistry with Dr. Lisa Shideler and Dr. Natalie Wargo.  For more information about Smiles By Arnold & Associates, visit their website at:  www.smilesbyarnold.com

After an intense one year testing process, Valparaiso Cosmetic Dentist, Dr. Jim Arnold was awarded a Fellowship in the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics. He accepted his award at the annual meeting of the Academy in Marco Island, Florida in 2004.

The Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics has become one of dentistry’s leading groups in the field of esthetic dentistry and reconstructive dentistry, and many of dentistry’s leading speakers and clinicians are included in its membership, or are in process of achieving their fellowship.

Dr. Arnold had to pass both a rigorous written examination covering dental photography, esthetic dental materials, orthodontics, restorative dentistry and occlusion. Then he had to present two different patient cases to the examining committee.

The examining committee judges the final result of treatment, the materials used, the appropriateness of the treatment plan and the quality of the dental photography used to demonstrate the cases. Dr. Arnold’s case passed all of the qualifications in order for him to earn his fellowship.

In fact, Dr. Arnold was recently elected as Chairman of the FACE Written Examination Committee. He was elected as a result of his excellent scores, his continued commitment to organized dentistry, and his passion for improving the education of dentists worldwide in the field of Functional Esthetic Dentistry.

Find out more about Dr. Arnold at:  www.smilesbyarnold.com.

I have some exciting news for our wonderful family of patients!  I am thrilled to announce the addition of two dentists to my fantastic team.  I have been so extraordinarily busy for the past few years, that I needed some help so that we could continue providing the terrific service and dental care that you have come to expect from Shideler Family Dentistry. 

Dr. Jim Arnold grew up in Valparaiso and went to Indiana University for college and dental school.  After winning multiple awards and being recognized for leadership and clinical excellence, he returned to Porter County to practice in Chesterton in 1996.  In 2003, he was recognized nationally for excellence in comprehensive esthetic dentistry and has been teaching contemporary techniques to dentists since that time.  He also writes a bi-monthly dental column for the Times Newspaper.  He is married to Sarah, and they have three children ages four and under, with a fourth on the way next summer!

Dr. Arnold and I have served together on the area Peer Review Committee for several years, and we share very similar practice philosophies.  His practice has also been tremendously busy, and that’s why we decided over the summer to combine our practices.  Additionally, we selected Dr. Natalie Wargo to join our outstanding dental team. 

Dr. Natalie grew up in Hebron and returned to the area in 2003, spending two years practicing in Crown Point.  She is a member of multiple dental organizations and excels in all areas of general dentistry.  Her gentle, soothing demeanor makes her a tremendous asset to the team, and she particularly enjoys working with children.  She is married to her high-school sweetheart, Jason, and is thrilled to join us. 

Combining practices and having three excellent dentists to cover two offices has been a terrific endeavor for everyone, thus far.  We have learned a lot from one another, patients have greater flexibility in scheduling appointments in a timely manner, and we are better able to focus our attention on what is most important to you, our valued patients. 

You can learn more about Drs. Arnold and Wargo by visiting www.smilesbyarnold.com.   Please join us in welcoming them both to our dental family!  Hopefully, you’ll have an opportunity to meet them at your next dental visit.  Thank you so much for your support.

Sincerely,

Dr. Lisa Shideler