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Dentist Near Me — Dr. J. Matthew Cronkhite, DDS in Lafayette, IN

Dr. J. Matthew Cronkhite, DDS


Dr. Matt Cronkhite has been the dentist at Mill Creek Family Dental and a resident of Lafayette since July of 2006. He deeply appreciates the community and especially the wonderful people in it, and is grateful for the warm welcome he has received since coming here. Dr. Cronkhite enjoys playing the saxophone and is an avid fan of many sports, but particularly follows college basketball.  He is also very health conscious and enjoys exercising outdoors on long hikes through nature.  


Dr. Cronkhite earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Indiana University before attaining his D.D.S. from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. He greatly enjoys all aspects of dentistry, and finds it very gratifying to be able to help a variety of people obtain a healthy, beautiful smile. 


Dr. Cronkhite is a good listener, and his straightforward and honest manner gains his patients’ trust. He thoroughly communicates diagnosis, recommended treatment, and all information and options his patients need to determine the course of their treatment. He enjoys getting to know his patients and takes seriously the responsibility that comes with the trust they place in him to provide optimal care. 


He feels especially honored when patients recognize how highly they are valued and refer their families, friends, and co-workers. His patients truly do come first, and Dr. Cronkhite and the Mill Creek Family Dental team continually look for ways to improve and provide the highest quality of service. 


Pediatric Dentist — Marti in Lafayette, IN

Marti - Office Manager


Marti has lived in Lafayette her entire life. She obtained her associate degree in 2006. She has been working in the dental field since 2005 and started at Mill Creek in 2009.  She really loves working with people and loves getting to know and helping the patients at Mill Creek. 

Prosthodontics — DeeDee in Lafayette, IN

DeeDee - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant


DeeDee is from Lafayette. She graduated from IU School of Dentistry as an Expanded Functions dental assistant in June 2009. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her family and friends. She really enjoys working in dentistry and looks forward to getting to know the patients here at Mill Creek Family Dental.

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