Your
New Smile
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Your
New Smile
Starts Here.
Our Services
Same
Day Crowns
Our complete in-house design and creation process gives you back your healthy smile in just one appointment.
Dental
Implants
It’s time to love your smile again! Replace your missing teeth with the natural look and feel of implants.
Preventive
Dentistry
There’s more to dental hygiene than cleanings alone. Oral health is an essential – and often overlooked step – toward overall health!
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No insurance, no problems.
Call us today to learn how the Distinctive Dental Plan can help you get on the road to optimum oral health. (219) 663-7193.
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Crowns And Veneers
We understand that your time is important. We are one of the few dentists in Lake County that feature crown and veneer making technology using the Digital E4D CadCam which allows us to provide bioceramic same day crowns and veneers. Because of this state-of-the-art technology, we are able to decrease the number of visits with us that will ultimately help you maximize your time.
Meet the Team
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Bret A. Bologna, DDS
Dr. Bret A Bologna grew up in Michigan City, Indiana where he attended grade school and high school playing sports and being involved in many clubs and organizations. It was during those early days he developed a love for baseball and specifically for the Chicago Cubs. He transplanted to Indianapolis, Indiana to attend Marian College (which is now Marian University) where he attained Magna Cum Laude distinction in the field of Biology. He stayed in Indianapolis to attend Indiana University School of Dentistry where he was the President of his Dental School class.
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Brandi
Brandi has worked as a dental hygienist at DDS since 2005. Graduating from Indiana University Northwest in 2000. She lives in Crown Point with her husband and 2 daughters. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping, sports, traveling and volunteering at her children’s school.
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Claire
Claire has been a member of the Distinctive Dental Solutions team since 2007, but she started her training for this position long before that. Claire studied Hospitality and Management at Purdue Calumet and during her time in college she maintained a job at the Radisson working weekends as a food runner and weekday mornings at The Radisson as a waitress serving the needs of the business, but even more important to her was serving the public. A professor recommended she move from what she was doing and move to the financial side of the hospitality business as it was where she showed a clear ability in the classroom.
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Misty
Misty lives in Crown Point with her husband of 20 years and they have two children together. They have lived in Crown Point since 2002 and love calling Crown Point their home. Her daughter will be attending Ball State University in the fall of 2019 and her youngest attends Taft Middle School.
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Michelle
Michelle is originally from Illinois. She received her bachelor’s degree in business administration/management from Trine University. Michelle has a diverse work background that has taught her a lot– her work experience in caregiving, banking, and retail has given her the opportunity to do what she loves most, supporting and helping others in any way that she can.
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Our Satisfied Patients
Dr Bologna, Misty, and Claire were very compassionate and caring throughout my experience. I appreciate their sensitivity to my situation. I cannot thank them enough to putting me on the path to the best teeth I have ever
Cay K.
Been with Dr. Bret for 23 years, that alone says happy and beyond satisfied! You can't find a more exceptional practice and competent Doctor.
Susan T.
Dr.Bologna and staff are very knowledgable and comforting. Everything is explained very thoroughly and I felt very well cared for. I couldn't be happier.
Elissa B.
Very caring. Explains the process and how it can help you. Very glad I was recommended to Dr. Bret.
Diane K.
Excellent as per usual.
Christine P.
Very nice, knowledgeable and very patient. The front desk girls were very pleasant also overall great experience thank you
Erin M.
I had an appointment with Dr Bologna at Distinctive Dental yesterday, and I highly recommend him and his staff for all your Dental needs. The entire staff is personable, professional and caring of your needs. They treat you
Danny K.
The appointment booking was efficient and the staff were professional and hospitable. The dentist was knowledgeable, thorough, and ensured a comfortable and effective visit.
Ruben H.
Excellent care by Dr. Bologna and Team Great explanations of the plan of care, instructions and a GREAT TEAM!. Thank you so much The Wickert's
Margie W.
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