Our Staff

Our Staff - A message from Dr. Scheumann

“I am very pleased and proud of my staff as they take a personal interest in providing not only appropriate and quality care for everyone, but also work hard to know each of our patients personally in helping them achieve sound dental health.

I am thankful and blessed to work with staff members who are loyal to my office and to our patients. Most of my staff has worked at this office for more than 10 years and enjoy the relationships they have with everyone.

As a patient, it is nice to see the same faces when you come in each time and to call someone by name to receive help that you may need. You can call upon any one of them for answers to your questions or for help.”

– Gary A Scheumann, D.D.S.
Dr. Gary Scheumann - Scheumann Dental Associates

Dr. Gary Scheumann, DDS, PC

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Dr. Scheumann graduated from Indiana University and continues education through multiple courses covering all disciplines of dentistry. He is a member with fellowship standing in the Academy of General Dentistry and American College of Dentists, maintaining these through accredited classes.

Many hours have been spent with nationally recognized speakers relating to cosmetic dentistry, implants, restorative and reconstructive dentistry and many other disciplines of dentistry including oral conscious sedation and medical management of patients. He is a member of the national, state and local dental societies.

Dr. Scheumann is an avid student and committed to staying abreast of recent technologies in dentistry. He is also a member of the American Dental Society, Indiana Dental Association and Isaac Knapp District Dental Society.

Dr. Scheumann has lived and worked in DeKalb county for more than 30 years and sees patients from all counties in Northeast Indiana, Southern Michigan and Western Ohio.

Dr Jessica Pickard - Scheumann Dental Associates

Dr. Jessica Pickard, RD, DDS

Doctor of Dental Surgery

A native of Auburn, Dr. Pickard graduated from DeKalb High School before earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences at Purdue University in May of 2004. In May of 2005, she completed an internship as a Registered Dietician in Columbus, Ohio at Mount Carmel College of Nursing. From there she matriculated to Indiana University School of Dentistry in the fall of 2005 and received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree in May 2009.

In June of 2009, she married Brayton Pickard and the couple settled in Portland, Maine, where Dr. Pickard has since provided exceptional care in a dental office.

Dr. Pickard is a registered member of the American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Association, Isaac Knapp District Dental Society, and the Fort Study Club. She has had considerable experience in all aspects of family cosmetic dentistry and is an avid student for continuing education. Currently, she is becoming accredited in Invisalign braces and is advancing her skills through education on cosmetic dentistry, oral conscious sedation and medical management of patients.

Mary Faber

Mary Faber

Office Manager

Mary has been with the practice as Office Manager since April 1992, helping from the front lines.  For nearly 20 years, Mary’s warmth and personable style has kept many smiles smiling.

Mary has been married to her husband, Jerry, for 36 years.  She is a proud mother of three sons and a daughter and has three grandchildren; Olivia, Kayla, and Brayden.  In her free time, Mary enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

Brenda Kock

Brenda Kock

Front Office

Brenda is the Hygiene Department Coordinator.  She is the happy voice you hear when scheduling your continuing care and cleaning appointment.  She joined our team in 2007 and her warm smile will greet you as you arrive for your visits.  She finds joy in knowing each and every one of our patients.

Brenda loves to scrapbook, spend time with her family and friends, and spoiling her dogs; Toby, Mia, and Bailey.  She also enjoys three season perennial gardening.

Autum Guthrie

Autum Guthrie

Front Office

Autum graduated from International Business College in February 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Office Administration.  She began working for Scheumann Dental Associates in April 2011 as the insurance and website coordinator.  Autum lives in Avilla, IN and enjoys spending her free time with her family, going for walks, and taking care of her three dogs, Chleo, Tut, and Oakley.

Sue Moon

Sue Moon

Dental Assistant

Sue graduated from the IPFW Dental Assisting program in 1967.  She has worked for Dr. Scheumann since February 1983.  Sue lives on a farm outside of Harlan with her husband, Larry, and her 2 dogs, Sadie and Davie.  She has five children and seven grandchildren; Kyra, Breanna, Luke, Mackenzie, Caden, Stokes, and Mari.

Alisha Hablawetz

Alisha Hablawetz

Dental Assistant

Alisha Marie Hablawetz was born and raised in Hicksville, OH where she graduated high school.  Shortly after graduating, she pursued her love for teeth at Toledo Dental Assisting School where she earned a Certified Dental Assisting Degree. She began working at Scheumann Dental Associates in the spring of 2011.  Alisha loves to play softball, ride bikes in the summer and go on long walks.  She also enjoys spending time with her family.

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Elizabeth Snyder

Lab Assistant

Elizabeth "Liz" was born and raised in Missouri.  She later moved with her parents to their native state of Indiana.  She graduated from Garrett High School in 1998.  She then met and married her husband Jon, of Auburn, in 2002.  Her husband proudly works for the American Steel Industry and together they have five children- three girls and two boys.  She started working for Scheumann Dental Associates in October 2011 and very much enjoys working with all of her fellow staff.  In her spare time, Liz likes to spend time with friends, cook, play sports and currently helps out in the children's department at her church.

Amy Nieuwlandt

Amy (Saalfrank) Nieuwlandt, RDH

Dental Hygienist

Amy was born and raised in Indiana.  She attended grade school at Woodburn Lutheran and high school at Woodlan Sr. High.  In 1988, she graduated from IPFW with an Associate’s Degree in Science in Dental Hygiene.  She has been working for Dr. Scheumann since 1994.  Amy and her husband have two children.  Lauren is studying to be a nurse, and Kyle may study engineering.  They are members of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hicksville, OH where she currently serves on the Parish Council and works with the youth.  She enjoys studying nutrition, exercising, playing games and traveling.

Tammy Teders

Tammy Teders, RDH

Dental Hygienist

Tammy received her Associate’s Degree in Science in Dental Hygiene from IPFW in 1988.  In 2003, Tammy began working at Scheumann Dental Associates and enjoys making a difference in the smiles of people she meets.  Tammy and her husband, Steve, have been married 19 years and have lived in Auburn since 1996.  They have three children: Tiara, Ashlyn, and Devin.  Steve has worked for DeKalb Central Schools since the spring of 1993 and has served as Principal of James R. Watson Elementary since 2008. Tammy enjoys spending her free time attending her children’s activities, reading, going for long walks, and caring for her dog, Cleo.

Angela Horton

Angela Horton, RDH

Dental Hygienist

Angela and her husband, Cris, relocated to Auburn from North Carolina in 1990.  She graduated from IPFW in 1994 with an Associate’s Degree in Science in Dental Hygiene, and began working for Scheumann Dental Associates in December of that year.  Cris and Angela have 2 adult children.  Laura lives in Fishers, IN and is a college student.  Their son Wil, and his wife, Anna, reside in Greenfield, IN, and will be having the family’s first grandchild in September 2011.  They are members of the Auburn United Methodist Church.  She enjoys reading, biking and learning to play the violin.

Connie Phillips

Connie Phillips, RDH

Dental Hygienist

Connie is a long time DeKalb County resident.  Connie and her husband, Brian, recently got married in October 2010 and moved to Auburn.  She graduated in May 2008 with an Associate’s Degree in Science in Dental Hygiene.  She began working at Scheumann Dental Associates in the spring of 2011. She enjoys playing volleyball and softball, spending time with her husband, family, and friends and working in the garden.