IN – Avon

Dr. Blair Bumgardner

Dr. Blair was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She attended Bishop Dwenger High School, where she participated in soccer, track, and basketball. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Medical Ethics from Indiana University Bloomington.

Dr. Blair graduated with a DMD degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 2013. During her time in dental school, she was honored with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) Outstanding Senior Award for her interest in Pediatric Dentistry. This inspired her to pursue a life-long career in Pediatric Dentistry. She received her Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and her Master of Science in Dentistry from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 2015. In addition to working with our practice, Dr. Blair will spend one day per week teaching as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry in the graduate pediatric dentistry residency program at Riley Hospital for Children and Indiana University School of Dentistry.

Dr. Blair currently lives in Indianapolis, Indiana, and enjoys staying active, running, playing soccer, and spending time with her friends and family, including her dog, Daisy.

Dr. Samia Shaikh-Milharcic

Dr. Samia has lived in Indianapolis since 1982 where she attended Pike High School. She earned her degree in biology in 1993 from IUPUI before attending the Indiana School of Dentistry, where she received her D.D.S. in 1997 and M.S.D. in preventative dentistry in 2002. She went on to teach dental students for many years at Indiana University School of Dentistry before establishing her own family dental practice in Brownsburg, which she managed for ten years. For the past seven years, she has enjoyed working with and teaching children (and parents) of different ages in the community all about the importance of good oral health. Her practice philosophy entails effective communication with parents/children, ethical and comprehensive treatment planning, and quality dental treatment. 

In her spare time, Dr. Samia enjoys gardening, cooking, sewing, and playing the violin. She is a member of Wiley Community Orchestra and also plays with the Butler Children’s Orchestra.  She loves spending time with her husband and two children.