Waterloo Family Dentistry is dedicated to improving our patients’ lives one smile at a time. Our close-knit team of professionals is highly skilled and experienced in providing family dental care. We value our patients as individuals with unique needs and goals, and we are committed to your lifelong dental health and wellness.
Our friendly team takes pride in our work, and we enjoy getting to know our patients on a personal level. You are never just a number or chart on our schedule; you’re a respected member of our dental family!
We are always delighted to greet new and familiar faces at our Waterloo dental office. Please get in touch with us today to schedule your visit with Dr. Lindsey and our team.
We also invite you to read our team’s bios to learn more about us.
Lindsey Daniher, DMD
Dr. Daniher attended Ohio University in Athens, OH, for her undergraduate degree in biological sciences before earning her DMD at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Glendale, AZ, in 2015. She started Waterloo Family Dentistry in January of 2022.
As a general dentist, Dr. Daniher truly enjoys seeing drastic improvements in the oral health and aesthetics of patients’ teeth, getting to know them personally, and sharing life experiences and hobbies from visit to visit.
In addition to comprehensive general dentistry, Dr. Daniher also performs oral surgery, root canals, and orthodontics.
When she is away from the dental office, you will most often find Dr. Daniher spending time with her husband, Andrew, and two young daughters. They enjoy gardening and tending to their chickens and beehives as a family.
Andrew
Office Manager / Bookkeeping / Maintenance
Andrew attended Ohio University and achieved a degree in manufacturing engineering. He joined Waterloo Family Dentistry in 2022.
When Andrew is away from his responsibilities in the office, you will most often find him spending time with his wife, Dr. Daniher, and two daughters, Riley and Morgan.
Brittany
Business Administrative Assistant
Brittany attended Ross Medical Education Center and started working at Waterloo Family Dentistry in 2019. Her primary responsibilities include customer service, billing, insurance, working with patients and insurance companies to get claims paid, and social media. She also helps get patients scheduled and is there to support them throughout their visit.
Brittany’s favorite part of her job is getting to know patients and helping them get the smile they deserve.
When she enjoys her free time, you will find Brittany hanging out with her husband and three dogs. She and her husband raised two beautiful kids and love their freedom as empty-nesters. They love spending time outdoors together.
Angie
Dental Assistant
Angie enjoys greeting each patient with a smile when they arrive at Waterloo Family Dentistry. She has been part of our team since 2021, and has been an essential in keeping the office operating efficiently.
Angie has been in the dental field for many years. She graduated from Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne in 1994 and worked as a dental assistant and administration positions. One of Angie's greatest joys is creating a friendly and caring environment where patients and their families feel respected, valued, and safe.
She enjoys making memories with her husband, two grown children, and Shih Tzu named Bentley in her spare time. She’s also very excited about becoming a grandmother to a sweet baby girl!
Bethany
Dental Assistant EFDA
Bethany is our talented dental assistant who trained at Ross Medical Education Center. She enjoys having the opportunity to help and take care of people, and she always strives to make her patients smile.
Bethany entered the dental field in 2010 and has been a valued member of our Waterloo Family Dentistry team since 2020. Bethany assists with all operative procedures, places fillings, takes x-rays, scans and designs dental crowns, and reviews emergency and non-emergency exams.
When she’s not at the dental office, she keeps busy with her energetic three-year-old and five-year-old children.
Jill
Dental Assistant EFDA
Jill is our Expanded Functions Dental Assistant who trained at IPFW. She is x-ray certified and acquired the Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE). Jill has been working in the dental field since 1988 and joined our team in 2022.
Jill really enjoys getting to know each patient who walks through our doors. She always strives to make her patients smile and feel comfortable during their visits. She has had the opportunity to see many specialties of dentistry as she worked alongside general dentists, oral surgeons, and orthodontists so she is very good at connecting with patients and making them feel at ease about treatment.
In her spare time, Jill is a DIYer who enjoys working on domestic projects and home improvement, spending time with friends, kayaking, and playing with her dogs and grandchildren at her lake house. She’s a proud grandmother of two grandsons and one granddaughter, and she has another grandson on the way!
Sarah
Dental Hygienist RDH
Sarah is one of our skilled dental hygienists at Waterloo Family Dentistry, and she earned her degree from Indiana University South Bend. She entered the dental field in 1999 and joined our dental office in 2005. For several years, Sarah has enjoyed every moment of building relationships with her patients and helping them discover their confidence and oral health.
As a dental hygienist, Sarah provides gentle cleanings and offers her expertise in various procedures and treatments. She loves learning new techniques and expanding her skills to improve her patients’ oral health, aesthetics, and comfort.
Sarah is a busy mother of three children. In her spare time, she volunteers at her church, adventures with her family and their dog, and takes continuing education courses.
Jill
Dental Hygienist RDH
Jill is one of our enthusiastic dental hygienists who attended Purdue University Fort Wayne. She began her dental career in 1995 as a sub hygienist for various offices before deciding to make Fort Wayne her official home. Jill spent 16 years working for one office while simultaneously working part-time at another. In 2016, Jill joined the Waterloo Family Dentistry team as a full-time hygienist.
Jill’s motto is “Life is good!” Her upbeat attitude is a pleasure to be around, and she’s always ready to share a smile, laugh, or story with patients. She considers it an immense privilege to provide oral care to the familiar faces she’s grown up with and their families.
As a dental hygienist, Jill educates patients on their individual needs, ranging from routine cleanings to periodontal therapy. Additionally, she takes digital x- rays, administers fluoride treatments, and recommends home care.
In 2021, Jill became an empty nester when her only child moved away for college. After years of watching her son participate in extracurricular activities, she now waits with anticipation for his visits home to catch up on what’s new in his life and his goals. Jill also became engaged this past year to her best friend, Dwayne.
Terrilynn
Dental Hygienist RDH
Terrilynn is one of our knowledgeable hygienists who graduated with dual degrees in Dental Hygiene and Liberal Arts from Indiana University - Fort Wayne in 2006. She has been part of the Waterloo team since 2016.
As a hygienist, Terri likes to educate her patients about nutrition and wellness, smoking cessation, and periodontal disease and prevention. She enjoys getting to know her patients on a personal level and has built great friendships with her coworkers over the years.
Outside of the office Terri likes to have quality time with friends and family. She enjoys reading, crafting and traveling, but she also enjoys quiet time at home with her husband, two chihuahuas, and 4 newly acquired hens. She has raised two daughters and has one granddaughter and has realized that being "Nana" is her absolute favorite thing to be above all others!