Dr. "Kit" Palanca-Beveridge DDS
Jami graduated from IU School of Dentistry in 2000, and has been with us for 15 years. She recently completed a program in Pain Management and Local Anesthesia Administration. Jami grew up in Indiana, and is now married with two children. On the weekends she enjoys running, boating and spending time with her family
Dr. Kit M. Palanca loves all aspects of dentistry and enjoys being able to offer her patients comprehensive, holistic oral healthcare that is customized to the needs of the individual. She is committed to providing the best possible dental care to her patients and has been in private practice since 1994.
The doctor began her career in dentistry first earning a B.S. in biology from Purdue University. She then graduated from the Indiana University School of dentistry in 1992, the youngest in her class at only 22 years old and immediately began honing her skills in a general practice residency for Hospital Dentistry at the VA Medical Center in Ohio.
Dr. Kit M. Palanca also pursued a Fellowship program in Geriatric Dentistry at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio and completed orthodontic training programs for general dentists at the American Orthodontic Society and United States Dental Institute.
When she is not caring for patients, you will find Dr. Kit M. Palanca spending time with her husband and daughter and a spoiled Labrador retriever named Kinder. She enjoys staying active playing volleyball, hiking, cycling, and taking Kinder for walks. She is also a huge Colts fan, avid reader, and has played classical piano since she was five years old.
Having grown up in the Philippines, Dr. Kit M. Palanca speaks fluent Tagalog and travels back home to visit family as often as possible
Dr. Kathryn DelaCruz-Wright
Dr. Kathryn DelaCruz-Wright, also known as Dr. Kat, grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and her heritage is Filipino. She earned her B.S. Biology degree and Spanish minor at Indiana UniversityPurdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Dr. Kat earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2016.
She has gained certifications and experience in various aspects of dentistry (i.e. aesthetics, Invisalign) through continuing education courses to further her dental knowledge and skills. She also has pediatric dentistry experience as a general dentist. Dr. Kat strives to provide quality, compassionate, patient-centered care and enjoys helping her patients build confidence in their smiles as well as improve their oral health.
Dr. Kat married her high school sweetheart, Nathan, and they currently live in Fishers with their dog, Rocco, an Australian Shepherd. Dr. Kat is a foodie at heart and enjoys trying new restaurants and exploring new cultures. She has a passion for dentistry, art, and science. Her hobbies and interests include music, photography, weightlifting, HGTV and home renovation projects, community service, and traveling.