alarm-ringing ambulance angle2 archive arrow-down arrow-left arrow-right arrow-up at-sign baby baby2 bag binoculars book-open book2 bookmark2 bubble calendar-check calendar-empty camera2 cart chart-growth check chevron-down chevron-left chevron-right chevron-up circle-minus circle city clapboard-play clipboard-empty clipboard-text clock clock2 cloud-download cloud-windy cloud clubs cog cross crown cube youtube diamond4 diamonds drop-crossed drop2 earth ellipsis envelope-open envelope exclamation eye-dropper eye facebook file-empty fire flag2 flare foursquare gift glasses google graph hammer-wrench heart-pulse heart home instagram joystick lamp layers lifebuoy link linkedin list lock magic-wand map-marker map medal-empty menu microscope minus moon mustache-glasses paper-plane paperclip papers pen pencil pie-chart pinterest plus-circle plus power printer pushpin question rain reading receipt recycle reminder sad shield-check smartphone smile soccer spades speed-medium spotlights star-empty star-half star store sun-glasses sun tag telephone thumbs-down thumbs-up tree tumblr twitter user users wheelchair write yelp youtube

Doctors and Staff

Meet the experienced and friendly dentists and staff who make Sisson Family Dentistry the leading provider of oral hygiene and personalized dental services in Pendleton.

James A Sisson, D.D.S.

Dr. Sisson earned a Bachelors in Chemistry from Indiana University before attending Indiana University School of Dentistry, where he received his DDS degree. After graduation, Dr. Sisson worked as a general and emergency dentist in Indianapolis, Knightstown, & Anderson before opening his private dental practice in Pendleton in 2005. Dr. Sisson and his wife – Ambre – have lived in Pendleton & Markleville since 2001 and have three children – Tyler, Elayna and Cayden. Dr. Sisson is a big supporter of the local community – including Outfitters and East Elementary’s All Pro Dad Breakfasts. He enjoys all things Disney and is a huge fan of the Colts & Cowboys.


Lori Adams – Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Lori has 16 years of experience as an Expanded dental assistant. She graduated from IUPUI with a Bachelors Biology in 2001. Lori has been a team member of Sisson Family Dentistry since August 2011. She resides in Pendleton with her husband – Bryan – and her three children – Emma, Brennen & Jake.


Angel Smith – Office Manager

Angel began her career in medical & dental insurance billing in 1997. She joined our practice in May 2014. Angel is happily married to her husband, Brandon. She has two beautiful daughters – Berkley & Briley.


April Ray – Hygienist

April graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry with a Dental Hygiene degree. She joined our team in September 2011, but has had the privilege of working in her hometown, Pendleton, for over 25 years. April and her husband – Bub – have 3 sons – Kaleb, Austin & Carter. They all enjoy family time at the lake as well as family vacations. April takes great pride in educating her patients as well as providing them the highest quality of care in a thorough, but gentle & comfortable manner.


Michelle Fiew – Hygienist

Michelle earned her Dental Hygiene degree in North Carolina in 1992. She has been licensed to practice hygiene in five different states while moving with her Military Husband – Justin – before he retired to Pendleton in 2006. They have 4 children – McKenna, Taylor, Jake & Nate. They enjoy being active at Fall Creek Christian Church , the local Boy Scouts, Pendleton Band and Wrestling. Michelle joined our practice in January 2017. She is excited to be in the local community and serving friends & family with excellent, gentle dental care.