Our Dental Team | Caring Dentist in McCordsville
Dr. Anastasia Golodaeva | General Dentist
We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Anastasia Golodaeva, a skilled and compassionate dentist who brings a unique perspective to patient care. Dr. Golodaeva's journey in dentistry began long before earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2024. Her extensive background as an outstanding dental assistant gives her a well-rounded understanding of oral health, allowing her to provide exceptional care tailored to each patient’s needs.
Before pursuing dental school, Dr. Golodaeva dedicated years to the field as a highly skilled dental assistant. Her experience in chairside assisting, patient care, and clinical procedures laid a solid foundation for her transition into dentistry. She developed a keen eye for diagnosing oral conditions, building trusting relationships with patients, and promoting lifelong healthy habits—all of which continue to be the cornerstone of her approach as a dentist.
Dr. Golodaeva’s time as a dental assistant fueled her passion for expanding her skills and knowledge to provide more comprehensive treatment. She pursued her dental degree to take her expertise to the next level, offering restorative, cosmetic, and preventive dentistry with a patient-centered focus. Her ability to understand and empathize with patients’ concerns stems from her deep-rooted experience in both roles, making her a dentist who truly listens and cares.
With a strong dedication to continuing education and the latest advancements in dentistry, Dr. Golodaeva stays at the forefront of modern techniques and technology. Whether it’s perfecting a smile with restorative treatments or providing gentle, thorough care, her commitment to excellence ensures patients receive the best possible outcomes.
Dr. Golodaeva believes that every patient’s dental journey is unique, and she takes the time to tailor treatment plans that suit their individual needs. Her warm and compassionate approach helps ease dental anxieties, ensuring a comfortable experience for all ages. She is excited to welcome new and returning patients to her practice, helping them achieve and maintain healthy, beautiful smiles.
We are proud to have Dr. Golodaeva as part of our team and look forward to the positive impact she will continue to make in our community. If you’re looking for a dentist who combines clinical expertise with a deep-rooted passion for patient care, schedule an appointment with Dr. Golodaeva today!
Dr. Olsen Cottle | General Dentist
Dr. Olsen Cottle DDS is a compassionate and dedicated dentist who earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. With a strong passion for providing high-quality dental care, Dr. Cottle is committed to helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles while making a positive impact in the community he serves.
Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Cottle takes pride in connecting with a diverse patient base and ensuring that every individual and family feels comfortable, heard, and well cared for. He believes in building lasting relationships with his patients and looks forward to serving you and your family’s dental needs for years to come.
Dr. Derek Hammelman | General Dentist
Dr. Greg Velligan | Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. Greg Velligan | Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. Derek Hammelman, DDS graduated from University of Evansville in 2019, and Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2023. Dr. Hammelman was born and raised in Evansville Indiana and is a huge Indiana Hoosier sports team fan!! Dr. Hammelman is really excited to partner with the Peru and Wabash dental teams, and he prides himself on giving his patients a reason to smile!
Dr. Greg Velligan | Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. Greg Velligan | Chief Clinical Officer
Dr. Greg Velligan | Chief Clinical Officer
We are incredibly grateful to welcome Dr. Greg Velligan to the LADD Dental Group family as our new Chief Clinical Officer!
Dr. Velligan brings an impressive 36 years of experience in the dental profession, with a career that includes clinical practice, practice ownership, dental education, multi-site dental operations, and clinical leadership. We couldn't be more excited to have someone with his experience, passion, and perspective joining our team.
What excites us most about Dr. Velligan joining LADD is his commitment to supporting and mentoring dentists and clinical teams.
We believe that great dentistry starts with great people. Our doctors and clinical team members are the heart of everything we do, and having strong clinical leadership is incredibly important as we continue to grow. Dr. Velligan will help provide our providers with another valuable resource, advocate for our clinical teams, and help us continue to elevate the standard of care we provide to our patients.
Throughout his career, Dr. Velligan has experienced dentistry from virtually every angle. He has practiced clinically, owned a dental practice, worked in multi-location dental organizations, served in clinical leadership, and been involved in dental education. Most recently, he served as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Indiana University School of Dentistry and as an Enterprise Dental Director for CareSource, providing clinical oversight and utilization management leadership for dental programs across multiple states.
That diverse experience gives Dr. Velligan a unique understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing dentists today.
At LADD, we don't believe clinical leadership should simply be about policies and procedures. We believe it should be about people, relationships, mentorship, communication, and supporting our providers.
Sedation Dentistry in McCordsville
Sedation Dentistry in McCordsville | Geist IN
Sedation dentistry uses medication to help patients relax during dental procedures. Oral sedation dentistry is a medical procedure involving the administration of oral sedative drugs, generally to facilitate a dental procedure and reduce patients fear and anxiety related to the experience. Oral sedation is one of the available methods of conscious sedation dentistry, along with inhalation sedation (nitrous oxide) and conscious intravenous sedation. Drugs which can be used for sedation include diazepam, triazolam, zaleplon, lorazepam, and hydroxyzine. Although this method is commonly referred to as sleep dentistry, patients using sedation are generally awake Ladd Dental Group of McCordsville offers two levels of sedation to fit your individual needs. Sedation can come through the form of laughing gas, oral sedation, or IV sedation. Generally, a local anesthetic will also be applied at the site of dental work.
Would you rather endure a toothache than step into a dentist’s office? If so, sedation dentistry may be for you. Sedation dentistry is ideal for patients who have a low pain threshold, cannot sit still in a dentist’s chair, have very sensitive teeth or have a bad gag reflex. Children, as well as adults, can benefit from sedation. For more information on sedation dentistry or to see if it is right for you and your family, call our McCordsville dental office today.
One of the major benefits of sedation dentistry is the illusion of time it provides. You may feel like your procedure only lasted a few minutes when it may have taken over an hour to perform. In addition, sedation dentistry addresses many fears that may keep you from visiting the dentist on a regular basis. Patients who choose sedation dentistry are more likely to receive the recommended care and increase their oral health. Dental patients with generalized anxiety, belonephobia (fear of needles and sharp instruments), prior dental trauma, or generalized fear of the dentist can take oral medication in order to reduce their anxieties. A variety of single and incremental dose protocols are used to medicate the patient as early as the day before treatment. Medication additionally helps reduce memory or the sights and smells of the dental office to avoid recall of any trauma. The sedative effect allows more dentistry to be completed in fewer appointments, as well as allowing complex procedures to be performed in less time.
While sedation dentistry is generally safe, you should first talk to your doctor if you are obese or have obstructive sleep apnea. Drug characteristics must be carefully considered when choosing the appropriate medication. Matching factors, such as where the drug is metabolized and any underlying diseases requires a good medical history and thorough knowledge of the drug's characteristics. All risk factors, individual characteristics, and procedural complexities can be taken into account in order to provide the best drug choice. Our dentist at Ladd Dental Group of McCordsville are up to date on sedation dentistry training to provide as safe of a procedure as possible. We will monitor your vital signs during the entire procedure and carry medication that is able to reverse the effects of the sedation if needed. For more information about sedation dentistry, contact us today.