Meet Our Team

Your partners in Whole Mouth Health.

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Dr. Matthew Kolkman

Dentist

“I want every patient that comes to me to know that I am here first as a friend. I don’t want anyone to feel judged or misled. I want my patients to remember that they always have a choice and that they are in control.”

Dr. Kolkman is proud of his roots which are grounded in Indiana. He was born and raised in Fort Wayne, graduating from Northrop High School. He attended Butler University before moving on to the Indiana University School of Dentistry. From a young age, he knew he wanted to be a dentist because of the close relationship he had with his dentist growing up.

Dr. Kolkman’s parents instilled in him the value of giving back to the community and the less fortunate. In 2013, as an associate dentist, he started Veteran's Dental Day which is an annual day of service for local veterans to receive free dental care at our office. To date, our office has served more than 500 veterans and donated more than $150,000 of dental work. He also volunteers frequently at the Matthew 25 Dental Clinic in Fort Wayne as a dentist and member of the advisory board as well as at the St. Martin's Dental Clinic in Garrett as a dentist. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Association, Isaac Knapp District Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Kolkman also believes in lifelong learning. He has continued his education after dental school earning Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry as well as Associate Fellowships in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the World Clinical Laser Institute. He is a graduate of the prestigious Kois Center for Dental Advancement, the Schuster Center for Dental Business Administration, and the AAID Maxicourse in Dental Implantology.

When not working with or thinking about teeth, Dr. Kolkman and his wife, Mandie, can be found outside enjoying the beauties of nature, traveling, listening to music, attending sporting events and spending time with family and friends.

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Dr. Andrew Orman

Dentist
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Dr. Andrew Orman

Dentist

"My goal is to make sure that each appointment is a comfortable and pleasant experience for each of my patients. I enjoy partnering with them to improve their smiles and make them healthy, happy and confident."

Dr. Orman was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI and attended University of Wisconsin in Madison for his undergraduate studies. He has always had family in Wabash, IN area and his parents moved from Milwaukee to Fort Wayne in 2006. He went on to complete to his DDS degree at Indiana University School of Dentistry (class of 2012) in Indianapolis. He and his wife, Richelle, moved to Fort Wayne in 2014.

Dr. Orman met his wife, Dr. Richelle Orman (IUSD class of 2011), while they were both attending dental school. They have been blessed with 2 young sons, Becket and Miles. There are active members at their church, St Elizabeth Ann Seton, and donate to various local charities. In his leisure time he enjoys relaxing and spending time with family and friends. He also likes to travel, fish, bike, skateboard, play soccer, listen to music, read books and watch movies.

Dr. Orman is committed to helping each patient achieve the healthy mouth and smile that they desire. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Association and Isaac Knapp Dental Society. He has received further training through continued dental training with laser certification, Invisalign training, the Heartland Dental Aesthetic Continuum, and courses at the Kois Center.

Dr. Salazar

Dr. Elisa Salazar

Dentist

"I am passionate about creating the most comfortable environment as possible and alleviating any fears patients might have about the nature of the work they need done."

Dr. Salazar is grateful for the opportunity to serve the community in which she was raised. Dr. Salazar grew up in Grabill, IN from a young age up until she graduated from Leo High School in 2009. She continued her studies at Purdue University in West Lafayette earning a degree in Health Sciences. She desired to combine her love of learning, sciences and working with her hands to provide care for others. This led her to Indiana University School of Dentistry where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2017.

After graduating from dental school, Dr. Salazar and her husband, Kevin Baresic, made the easy decision to return to the area to be close to their family and she has been practicing in Fort Wayne for the last several years. She loves providing comprehensive dental care and is specifically drawn towards getting patients out of dental pain. In her first years of practice, she became trained in Oral Conscious Sedation in order to treat patients in a safe and comfortable manner. She believes her time spent getting to know patients and discussing their goals will be an investment in their long-term outcomes and well-being. She believes in treating patients as if they are family and is excited to get to know the patients of Grabill Family Dentistry.

Dr. Salazar gives back to the community by volunteering monthly as a dentist at the Matthew 25 Dental Clinic. She currently serves on several dental society committees at the state and local level. She is a member of the Isaac Knapp District Dental Society, Indiana Dental Association, American Dental Association, Hispanic Dental Association and an associate member of the American Association of Endodontists.

In her free time, you can find her exploring local farmer’s markets and thrift shops, expanding her indoor plant collection and tending to her outdoor flowers in the warm weather. Dr. Salazar and her husband Kevin have been married since 2016 and together they have a son, Felix.

Our Team

Front Office

Erin

Erin

Office Manager
Jean

Jean

Treatment Coordinator
Karrie

Karrie

Treatment Coordinator

Dental Hygiene

Tiffany

Tiffany

Dental Hygienist
Jamie

Jamie

Dental Hygienist
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Danielle

Dental Hygienist
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Jen

Dental Hygienist
Becky

Becky

Dental Hygienist

Dental Assisting

Nicole

Nicole

Dental Assistant
Marie

Marie

Implant Coordinator
Kim

Kim

Dental Assistant
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Aimee

Dental Assistant
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Faith

Dental Assistant
Roccio

Rocio

Dental Assistant