Meet Your Doctor

Dr. Allison Bergdoll is originally from Valparaiso, Indiana, where she was born and raised. She attended Valparaiso University, where she met her husband, Ryan. Once they graduated from college, Dr. Bergdoll and Ryan moved to Indianapolis, Indiana so she could pursue her dream of becoming a dentist and eventually an orthodontist. After spending four years in Indianapolis and graduating from dental school, they moved to Birmingham, Alabama where she attended an orthodontic residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Following eleven years of education, Dr. Bergdoll and Ryan were thrilled to move back to Indiana to raise their two children, Keira and Elliott.

Outside of the office, Dr. Bergdoll enjoys running, biking, swimming, hiking, skiing, and generally just spending time outdoors and with her family.

Education

Valparaiso University

- - Location: Valparaiso, IN
  - Degree: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology (BS) • Graduated Summa Cum Laude and as an Associate of the Honors Program

Indiana University School of Dentistry

- - Location: Indianapolis, IN
  - Degree: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) • Graduated 1st in her Class with a perfect 4.0 GPA

The University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Dept. of Orthodontics

- - Location: Birmingham, AL
  - Degree: Masters (MS) and Certificate in Orthodontics

Awards

While earning her degrees in dentistry and orthodontics, she was the recipient of several awards recognizing her commitment to excellence in the field in both academics and research. She has also been honored with several awards in private practice:

- - Omicron Kappa Upsilon Outstanding Student Award
  - Chancellor’s Scholar Award, the Alpha Omega Scholarship Award
  - Cyril S. Carr Dental Student Research Award
  - American Association of Oral Biologists Oral Biology Award
  - American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dental Student Award
  - John F. Johnston Award
  - Cyril S. Carr Dental Student Research Award
  - Omicron Kappa Upsilon Academic Achievement Award
  - Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dr. William S. Kramer Award of Excellence
  - Howard K. and Shizuko Maesaka Award
  - Omicron Kappa Upsilon Academic Achievement Award
  - Star 88.3 and 21 Alive Extra Mile Award
  - Indiana Dental Association ‘Rising Star’ Award
  - Selected to attend the prestigious Emerging Leaders for the American Association of Orthodontists twice
  - Selected for the prestigious Indiana Dental Association AIR program
  - 40 Under Forty Class of 2018

Organizations

Dr. Bergdoll maintains active roles in the following organizations:

- - Kids First Cleft Palate/ Craniofacial Clinic- team member for ten years and currently serving as Co-Director of the program
  - American Association of Orthodontists
  - Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists
  - Indiana Association of Orthodontists– served for eight years as secretary/treasurer, vice president, president, and currently serving as past president
  - American Dental Association– served for four years as a delegate for the 7th District
  - Indiana Dental Association– served for six years as a delegate
  - Isaac Knapp District Dental Society– served as a liaison to the board
  - Young Dentist Committee– served as a board member