Dr. Joseph W. Hake
Dr. Hake graduated from St Joseph’s College in 1968 with a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry. He then attended Loyola Dental School, graduating in 1972. From 1972-74, he served as a lieutenant in the Navy Dental Corps in Parris Island, South Carolina. He set up his dental practice here in Huntington in 1974. He was president of the Isaac Knapp District Dental Society in its Centennial year from 1990-1991. He has served as the President of the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce as well as President of the Huntington Rotary Club #300. He is a Founding Member of North East Regional Dental Studies (NERDS).
He married his wife, Sally, in 1982 and they have seven children; Betsy, Chris, Charlie, Pat, Michelle, Nathan and Lanah. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, hunting and golf.
Dr. Richard W. Spencer
Dr. Spencer graduated from Huntington North High School in 1982, Indiana University in 1986, and Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1990. He has advanced education in General Dentistry, and performed his AEGD residency at Indiana University from 1991-1992. He is a member of the ADA, IDA, and the Academy of Continuing Education.
He is married to Katie and they have two children, Colin & Chloe, as well a dog, Bella and a cat, Sophia. He enjoys gardening and landscaping in his spare time. He says,” In all I do, I try to treat others the way I would want to be treated."
Dr. Jennifer N. Goff
Dr. Goff graduated from Huntington North High School in 1991. She received her B.S. in Biology from Indiana University in 1995 and graduated from the Indiana School of Dentistry in 1999. She is a member of the Isaac Knapp District Dental Society, the Indiana Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, Rotary, and the Chicago Dental Society.
She is married to Tom Fulton and has a son, Gregory and a step-daughter, Mariah. She enjoys gardening, reading and participating in 4-H related activities with her family.
Sally
Dental Assistant
Sally has worked here since 1987. She is married to Jeff and they enjoy spending time with their two children and four grandchildren. She also likes shopping and making things out of primitive decor. She says, “I love the people I work with and the many patients I’ve gotten to know.”
Julie
Business Assistant
Julie has worked in the dental profession since 1987 and has worked at Huntington Dental Group since 1993. Prior to working the business part of the dental office, Julie was a dental assistant for six years. She is married to Giuseppe and has two grown children and two grandchildren. Outside of the dental office, she spends her time gardening, reading scripture, volunteering at Victory Noll, traveling, hiking, walking and being in the great outdoors.
Michelle
Hygienist
Michelle has worked here since 1995. She graduated from IPFW with an associate degree in Dental Hygiene. She and her husband have three children. She loves to watch movies, be outside and spend time with her family. She says, “I enjoy going to work everyday with this excellent group of people.”
Jeana
Business Assistant
Jeana has worked here since 1996. She is married to Jeff and they have two grown children, Adam & Abby. She enjoys spending time with family and traveling. She says, “Huntington Dental Group is like a family to me.”
Jodi
Dental Assistant
Jodi has worked here since 1997. She and her husband have two children and a granddaughter. She enjoys spending time with her family, skiing, decorating and fashion. She says, “I love all the people I work with and the patients I’ve gotten to know over the years.”
Julie
Hygienist
Julie has worked here since 2001. She has three children. She graduated from IPFW with an Associate in Dental Hygiene in 1993. She says, “I love the wonderful friendships I have made.”
Wendy
Hygienist
Wendy has worked here since 2001. She has an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene from IPFW in 2001. She enjoys traveling with her children as they play sports. She enjoys working for HDG and says, “ We are like a big family where everyone is always willing to help out. I enjoy working with our patients and being able to help make their oral health, and hopefully overall health, better.”
Barb
Dental Assistant
Barb has worked here since 2004. She has two boys and a Boxer named Melo. She enjoys taking the dog on long walks and exercising. She says, “I really like my job and all the people I work with are great!”
Jennifer
Hygienist
Jennifer has worked here since 2005. She is married with two children. She enjoys spending time with family & friends, doing anything outdoors, exercising and watching football (Go Colts!). She says, “The thing I like most about being a dental hygienist is getting to know the patients.”
Dawn
Business Assistant
Dawn has worked here since 2010. She and her husband, Keith, have three grown children, BreAnne (husband Derek), Karissa, Kalvin (wife Kelsey) as well one granddaughter. She enjoys spending time with family, being a grandmother, shopping, big-ten basketball and time at the lake. She says, “I love the people I work with! It’s great being a part of the Huntington Dental Group family.”
Katie
Hygienist
Katie has worked here since 2011. She graduated from IPFW with an associate degree in Dental Hygiene in 2011. She is married to Adam and they have a daughter, Kyndall, and a son, Connor. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. She says, “I enjoy working with all my coworkers and teaching patients about oral hygiene.”
Nicole
Business Assistant
Nicole joined our staff in 2016. She is married to her husband, Mark. In her spare time, she enjoys golfing, reading, working out and traveling. She says, "I like working with all my co-workers and getting to know all the patients!"
Jordan
Hygienist
Jordan joined Huntington Dental Group in 2016. She is married to Garrett and has two dogs, Aria and Chester. In her free time she enjoys hunting, fishing, canoeing, being with family and binge watching Netflix! She says, "I'm enjoying getting to know my patients! I also feel that this is a great office to be a part of because everyone is so welcoming and helpful!"
Allison
Dental Assistant
Allison joined our team in 2016. She and her husband, Shannon, were married in 2011 and have two children, Kylah & Gracen, as well as five dogs. She enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. She says, "Huntington Dental Group is like a big family. I enjoy coming to work everyday!"
Jamie
Dental Assistant
Jamie came on board in 2016. She is married to Phillip and has two boys, Anthony and Ayden and two bonus children, Kaitlyn and Nathaniel, as well as a dog, Bailey. Her hobbies include camping in the summer time, watching football (Go Bucks & Browns!) and her favorite, spending time with family. She says, "I love my co-workers, everyone is great! I love meeting new patients. My favorite part of my job is when I can make nervous patients feel calm and comfortable."
