Meet the Team
Our friendly experienced team is always caring and accommodating to our patients. If you or your family have been to our office in the past, you will certainly recognize the many familiar faces. Many of our staff have been with our office for over 15 years, and some of our previous staff up to 40 years, even preceding Dr. Cottingham herself. They have seen multiple generations of families over the years, treating kids, parents, and grandparents. Their longevity represents their enjoyment of and commitment to our patients and each other. You can be confident that those familiar faces will be there for you on your next visit. And you'll love the wonderful atmosphere they create, as they are always finding ways to make our patients happy and comfortable while providing the highest level of service possible.
Jali
New Patient Coordinator
Hey there, I’m Jali! I am the new treatment coordinator here at Cottingham Orthodontics! Although I am the “newbie” here at the office, I bring 15 years of dental experience and a passion to meet new people.
My husband, Cody, and I were born & raised here in Avon. We began our relationship in 8th grade & will be celebrating 10 years of marriage in October 2025. We have 2 amazing boys, Wyatt & Jackson and our fur child, Watson, is a big ole fluffy golden retriever.
I am a textbook definition boy mama! Usually you will find me & my family outdoors in any way we can! We love fishing, sports, camping & cookouts. Our goal in life is to hit all 50 states with our kids & trying to go to as many water parks as possible! When we (rarely) get a chill weekend, you will absolutely find me over-decorating for any upcoming Holiday - Halloween & Christmas are my favorites!
I cannot wait to meet & work with you & your family. I have no doubt that you will have the best experience here, at Cottingham Orthodontics!
Danielle
Insurance Coordinator
Welcome to Cottingham Orthodontics! I’m Danielle and I’m here to help with everything related to insurance. In addition to verifying coverage, I submit claims and handle follow-up, ensuring you’re able to maximize your benefits. I also help with scheduling appointments. It’s amazing to watch each person’s changes during their treatment: I’m excited to see your love for your beautiful new smile!
I studied dental assisting in Career Center at Ben Davis High School, followed by PCI Dental Assisting, and joined the practice in 2003. Our close-knit team feels like family. Dr. Cottingham and my coworkers all support and care for one another as we work together to give you a laughter-filled experience!
My husband Will and I live in Speedway with our adorable son, Liam. We also have a new addition, Leo, our sweet Sheepdoodle (he's huge!). We love to do anything that involves being together and outdoors. Beach vacations are a must for us!
Hannah
Front Office
Hi! My name is Hannah. I have known Dr. Cottingham since I was 16 years old. I was first a patient and then started working at the office as a tech during high school.
After college, I decided to come back and now I work in the front office, which I love!
I am married and am a cat mom to Henry. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, spending time with family and friends, and traveling.
I look forward to meeting you at the office!
Ellen
Orthodontic Assistant
Hi and welcome! I’m Ellen, one of Dr. Cottingham’s orthodontic assistants, and we’ll meet in the clinic. I assist the doctor in placing and adjusting braces, provide patient education, and (best of all), I help with removing braces and revealing new smiles. I love making a difference in our patients’ confidence through their smiles and am excited to see your self-confidence grow!
I started my career here with Dr. Cottingham in 1999, when I was 19 and was trained by her and the staff. Dr. Cottingham creates a fun and lively environment for our patients and team and the team is great! Many of us have worked together for many years, so we’re like family, and we feel that way about our newer teammates and our patients!
My husband Dustin and I have been married for over 20 years. We have three kids, plus a Goldendoodle, Briar. Traveling with family and friends, reading, and being in the sunshine are my favorite things.
Heather
Orthodontic Assistant
Hello and welcome! My name is Heather and I’ll be one of the people who assists Dr. Cottingham with your treatment. In addition to chairside assistance I take impressions, X-rays, and photos, prepare for placing brackets, assist with adjustments, and pour and trim models. I also make clear retainers, sterilize instruments, and offer lots of patient education and encouragement. I love being part of a potentially life-changing transformation for our patients and can’t wait to see your new smile!
I started in the dental field in 2006, have certification from PCI, and was welcomed to Cottingham Orthodontics in 2008. It is rare to find a doctor who is acutely in tune with her staff and her patients/families, but Dr. Cottingham is that doctor. She and our team are amazing and we are all dedicated to keeping you comfortable and excited about getting a new smile!
Family – my husband, two daughters, and our dog and our cat – keeps me busy outside the office. I love spending time with friends and family, cooking, hanging by the pool, vacationing, gardening, and reading.
Morgan
Orthodontic Assistant
Hey y’all ! I am Morgan I am one of Dr. Cottingham’s assistants. I am originally from Tennessee, but I moved to Indiana right after I graduated high school in Alabama. I started in the lab with Dr. Cottingham in 2017. I became a dental assistant in 2018 after attending Indianapolis Dental Assistant School.
I had the pleasure of starting my career at Cottingham Orthodontics and being a part of the team for most of my career! When I wasn’t with Dr. Cottingham, I followed my husband around with the military, working in other parts of the dental field. My team is like my extended family. We all work together so well and help each other grow to be our best selves.
I’m excited to meet you and help you feel comfortable during your procedure or adjustment. It’s important to me to build connections with people I meet—I think it helps make coming to the orthodontist a lot of fun!
My life at home revolves around my husband David, our two children Samuel and Amelia, and two French bulldogs. I love spending time making memories with my family and watching Tennessee football!
Macey
Orthodontic Assistant
Welcome! I’m Macey and I work in the clinic, which is where we’ll meet. I assist Dr. Cottingham and the staff wherever and however I’m needed, handle sterilization, and make clear retainers. I love being part of changing smiles and watching people’s self-esteem grow!
I’m new to the field, having taken a dental assistant class at a career center in high school. I then got certified to be a dental assistant at the Dental Assistants School of Indiana in 2021, worked in dentistry for six months, and then came to Cottingham Ortho in 2022. I love that Dr. Cottingham and the team took time to train me to become an orthodontic assistant. I love this happy and healthy environment. Everyone here feels like family: Dr. Cottingham, the team, and our patients!
I love spending time with family, especially my husband, Tony, as well as my young niece and nephew. For now, I am a cat mom to Tony's little demon, Layla (lol)! In the summer, I like grilling out, hanging by the pool, and going to the lake. I am a sucker for fire and smores in the fall, but you won't catch me outside in the winter - I hate the cold. My favorite show is The Vampire Diaries: I could rewatch it any day.
Kayla
Orthodontic Assistant/Lab Tech
Hi, I’m Kayla! I graduated from Danville High School in 2020. I was once a patient of Dr. Cottingham, who knew I was considering a career in nursing. She convinced me to try the dental field, so I accepted the challenge and joined Cottingham Orthodontics in 2023. I absolutely love it here!
I am involved in many aspects of your smile journey here, including patient education, making retainers, chairside assisting, and you may even see me at the front desk. I really enjoy helping create beautiful smiles!
If you are wondering more about me on a personal level – I have a Golden Retriever, Kingston, and an "adult child," aka, a boyfriend (lol!).
