Our Staff
All of our professionals at Bloomington Dental Group maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.
The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our doctor's and staff’s training, professional credentials and work experience.
Ryan D. Tschetter, D.D.S.
Ryan grew up in Crown Point, Indiana where he attended and graduated from Crown Point High School in 1987. Upon graduation, Ryan enrolled at Purdue University where
he received his BS in 1991. While working in the steel industry over the next ten years, Ryan attended Indiana University and received his MBA in 1998. Ryan left northwest Indiana to attend Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis and graduated in May of 2005.
Ryan was married in 2000 to his wife, Michele. They have three children. Ryan enjoys his family, movies, traveling, sports, and home remodeling.
Education
Purdue University – BS 1991
Indiana University – MBA 1998
Indiana University School of Dentisty – DDS 2005
Member:
Indiana Dental Association
American Dental Association
Dental Experience:
| Bloomington Dental Group | March 2006 – Present |
| Jackson Creek Dental | July 2009 - Present |
| Brownstown Dental Clinic | July 2005 - 2009 |
| Monroe County Dental Center | July 2005 - Jan. 2006 |
Continuting Education:
| Nobel Biocare: Restoring the Fully-Edentulous Arch Utilizing Locator Abutments | 1/20/2011 |
| Academy of Straight Wire & Orthodontics: Completed 1 year course in Straight Wire Orthodontics | 1/2011 |
| Invisalign: Clear Essentials I; Invisalign Certified | 10/15/2010 |
| Keystone Regenerative Techniques for Successful Implant Therapy | 10/14/2010 |
| Perio Institute – Basic Implant Surgery | 6/27-28/2008 |
| Basic Cerec Training | 5/16-17/2008 |
| Nobel Biocare – Nobel Guide Implant | 11/9/2007 |
| Indiana Dental Association – Ethics and Jurisprudence | 8/9/2007 |
| Indiana Dental Association - Beyond Valium | 5/11/2006 |
| Bloomington Dental Society – Ongoing variety of C.E. courses | 2006 - Present |
| Nova Southeastern University - Predictable Outcomes in Implant Therapy | 10/14-15/2006 |
| Appliance Therapy Group - Principles of Appliance Therapy for Adults and Children | 10/10/06 |
| Imtec Corporation – IMTEC Sendax Mini Dental Implant | 9/22/2006 |
| Bloomington Dental Society – Bisphosphonate Induced Osteonecrosis | 8/10/2006 |
Dr. Joshua O. Howder
Josh grew up in Vincennes, Indiana where he attended Vincennes Lincoln High School graduating in 1995. Josh attended Vincennes University from 1995-1997. He
continued his education at Indiana University where he received his BS in 2000. After working for a year, Josh enrolled in Dental School and received his dental degree
from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2005.
In 2008, Josh married his wife, Seely Parker, and they had their first baby in 2010; his name is Benjamin.
Josh enjoys attending IU sporting events, music, and spending time with friends and family.
Member:
Indiana Dental Association
American Dental Association
South Central Dental Society
Bloomington Dental Society
Dental Experience:
| Bloomington Dental Group | March 2006 - Present |
| Jackson Creek Dental | July 2009 - Present |
| Brownstown Dental Clinic | July 2005 - 2009 |
| Monroe County Dental Center | July 2005 - Dec. 2005 |
Continuing Education:
| Perio Institute- Basic Implant Surgery | 6/27,28/2008 |
| Basic Cerec Training | 5/17/2008 |
| Noble Biocare- Noble Guide Implant | 1/9/2007 |
| Bloomington Dental Society- Ongoing variety of C.E. Courses | 2006-Present |
| Mercer Leadership Training | 11/9/2006 |
| Imtec Corporation- Imtec Sendax Mimi Dental Implant | 9/22/2006 |
