Our core values
1. Family
No one is a chart on the wall. When you come into our office, we want you to know you are appreciated, and we will never recommend anything we wouldn’t recommend to our own family members.
2. Journey mindset
Orthodontic treatment takes time, and we want you to know we are with you the entire way. If you have questions or get nervous at any point during the process, we have your back.
3. Efficiency
We understand your time is priceless. That’s why we ensure appointments are appropriately scheduled so you spend the majority of your time with our team, not our waiting room.
Meet your doctor
Aron Dellinger, DDS, MSD
Dr. Aron joined Orthodontic Specialty Services in 1998. He first worked alongside his father, Dr. Gene, a wise and treasured orthodontic mentor until his passing in late 2020. Dr. Aron’s commitment to excellence as an orthodontist is proven by his board certification by the American Board of Orthodontics. You can see more of his professional details by clicking here. He loves his family, his OSS team members, and his patients. You and your family will love him and our entire team.
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A team that’s built to serve
The joy we get from working with and helping each other is something you can tangibly feel in our office. Our team is unique, and we strive to make a positive difference in your day.
Andria
Financial Coordinator / Financial Team Leader / Insurance
Team Member since 1990
Fun Facts
- What is your favorite kind of birthday cake? Dairy Queen cake is my favorite kind of birthday cake. I get the best of both worlds in one dessert! A very close second would be the “Better than anything cake”. Caramel, chocolate and toffee — need I say more?!
- Favorite place to vacation: My favorite place to vacation is somewhere hot with a beach and a pool so I can go between. I love to see the beauty of the ocean and the sound of the water and waves is so relaxing to me.
Anne Marie
Front Desk
Team Member since 1988
Fun Facts
- What is your favorite kind of birthday cake? My favorite birthday cake would be carrot cake. I would have to save some for the next morning to have with my hot coffee!
- What is your favorite holiday? My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. I love the cooking the night before and being with family that I do not see a lot. I love Thanksgiving night: watching movies and looking at all of the Black Friday sale ads. I also love the 4 day weekend and…having leftover pie with coffee for breakfast.
Annie
Clinic Tech
Team Member since 2019
Fun Facts
- What is your favorite kind of birthday cake? I’m not a huge birthday cake girl. I do love Nothing Bundt Cakes, any flavor because they are so delicious. Or of course the DQ ice cream cakes are always good, YUM!!
- If you could vacation anywhere, where would it be? If I could vacation anywhere, it would definitely be somewhere tropical. I don’t care where, as long as the weather is good. I hate the cold!!! I don’t know how I was born & raised here in Fort Wayne, Indiana because I believe I belong on a beach next to some palm trees somewhere. LOL
Becca
Clinic Tech / Front Desk / Clinic Team Leader
Team Member since 2015
Fun Facts
- What was the first concert you attended? My first concert was Rascal Flats at the Memorial Coliseum. I went with a friend who won tickets from a local radio station. Beyond the concert, the highlight of the night was a guy who proposed during the concert and even sang the last half of the song with the band.
- Do you play board games for fun or for “blood”? If I’m playing with my kids, it’s always for fun. But if it’s adult games, I’m out for blood! LOL
Dawn
Treatment Coordinator/Clinic Tech/Marketing Team Leader
Team Member since 2007
Fun Facts
- What is your biggest pet peeve? My biggest pet peeve is someone chewing with their mouth open. The sound alone is something unbearable. It’s almost like nails on the chalkboard. Please remember to chew with your mouth closed.
- What’s your favorite kind of birthday cake? My favorite kind of birthday cake is a white cake with white icing. The white icing won’t stain your teeth and nothing is better than vanilla cake!!! 🙂
Debbie
Front Desk / Insurance
Team Member since 2021
Fun Facts
- Do you play board games for fun or for “blood”? I love a good game night with family or friends. I am not out for blood. I am there for fun, laughs, and making memories.
- Would you rather climb a mountain or fun a marathon? I have ran several 5Ks, 10Ks and even a couple of half marathons, but I would rather climb a mountain; especially since no one said how big the mountain had to be. I love hiking and scenic mountain views are always great.
Dee
Treatment Coordinator / Treatment Coordinator Team Leader
Team Member since 2005
Fun Facts
- What is your biggest pet peeve? My biggest pet peeves are people who chew with their mouth open and gum-snappers!
- Would you rather climb a mountain or run a marathon? Do I want to climb a mountain or run a marathon…hmmm? Give me a comfy beach chair, a fruity cocktail with a tiny umbrella and an endless supply of sunshine instead!
Kristine
Front Desk
Team Member since 2019
Fun Facts
- What is your #1 bucket list goal? My #1 bucket list goal is to travel to Ireland with my husband. We want to see the countryside views and enjoy a beverage in an Irish pub.
- What movie never gets old for you? The movie that never gets old and that I can watch on repeat is My Best Friend’s Wedding with Julia Roberts! The scene where they all sing “I Say a Little Prayer” in the restaurant is my favorite!!!!
Madi
Clinic Tech
Team Member since 2021
Fun Facts
- What is your biggest pet peeve? My biggest pet peeve is something that probably only bothers me and no one else, but it’s when I squeeze a lemon in my water and a seed falls in!! Nothing bothers me more than having to sit there and fish the seeds out with my straw. I will sit there and pick the seeds out before I squeeze my lemon in, but every once in a while one will sneak in.
- What’s your favorite kind of birthday cake? My favorite birthday cake is strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting or spice cake with cream cheese frosting!! I love the combination of the salty cream cheese frosting and the sweet cake flavors; they go together like PB&J. 🙂
Mallory
Clinic Tech
Team Member since 2021
Fun Facts
- What is your favorite kind of birthday cake? My favorite birthday cake is strawberry with cream cheese frosting. My mom would always make this for my dad for his birthday and I look forward to it every year!
- Do you play board games for fun or for “blood”? I would like to say that I just play board games for fun, but deep down, I can get very competitive. Dutch Blitz is a game where my competitiveness really shines. LOL
Maria
Clinic Tech
Team Member since 2020
Fun Facts
- If you could vacation anywhere, where would it be? Italy: it’s my dream place to visit and maybe to even live there one day. The Italian culture is very beautiful, the food, drinks, music, and dancing. Two summers ago, I started to learn the basics of the Italian language, because I want to be trilingual. My boyfriend and I are currently planning a trip (don’t know when, but it will happen one day.)
- Favorite holiday: Christmas is my favorite holiday; it’s when family gets together and my family is BIG, so I get to see a lot of my family. Everyone is always in a good mood, we usually have music playing with some karaoke and dancing. PLUS, my mama makes her tamales and they’re the BEST in the world.
Marissa
Clinic Tech / Administrative Support Manager
Team Member since 2002
Fun Facts
- Would you rather climb a mountain or run a marathon? I am an avid runner and it is not only a hobby but a stress release for me. When I was a teenager I went backpack hiking with our youth group to the Teton Mountains in Wyoming. It was one of the most fun vacations I have ever taken. The views and challenges we had each day are unexplainable. I also had the chance to climb Camelback Mountain in Arizona and it was quite a challenge; the heat and the sense of where do I put my hands and feet next was such a surprise. The views of God’s true beauty sure shined on both of these hikes. I would love to have a chance to climb another mountain and just take in the beauty and the challenge that it brings.
- What is your favorite holiday? My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. I am a big foodie and I love to eat. There is always a ton of dessert and that is my favorite part. I also get excited about the strange stuff like plain sweet potatoes, cranberry salad, oyster dressing, and actually everything. It is just the best holiday to enjoy the company of family!
Michelle
Clinic Tech / Purchasing Manager
Team Member since 1996
Fun Facts
- What’s your favorite kind of birthday cake? I am a huge sweets girl, however, I am not a huge traditional cake fan. So, my favorite non-traditional cake would be either a chocolate chip cookie cake with buttercream frosting or an ice cream cake with tons of chocolate candies, chocolate cookies, and a chocolate crust. As you can see, I love me some chocolate. Yum, yum, yum!!!
- Do you play board games for fun or for “blood”? Believe it or not, I am not competitive, so I play games just for fun. I enjoy nothing more than a game night with family and friends, hanging out, acting goofy, laughing and making memories. 🙂
Rhonda
Office Manager
Team Member since 2006
Fun Facts
- What’s your favorite kind of birthday cake? Actually, my favorite birthday dessert would be a blueberry pie made from scratch by my dear mama. I can smell it now; warm out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. If it had to be a cake, then it would be an angel food cake (also made from scratch).
- Would you rather climb a mountain or run a marathon? I would rather “hike” a mountain; I think I’m beyond the point of being able to “climb”. Once you get to the top, you have the sense of accomplishment with a beautiful view as your reward.
Robin
Accounts Payable Manager
Team Member since 2003
Fun Facts
- What was the first concert you attended? I attended my first concert with a friend in 1985. It was Motley Crue at the Coliseum in Fort Wayne. We were on the floor, standing-room only and got totally crushed with the mob of people trying to make our way to the front by the stage. I was a huge Vince Neil fan back then.
- Would you rather climb a mountain or run a marathon? I would rather climb a mountain than run a marathon, but it does depend on the size of the mountain. I have climbed Cameback in Arizona and Diamond Head in Oahu and I loved both of those. I wouldn’t want to climb a mountain in the snow, though. Also, I hate running. I ran in two 5Ks and after the second one my hip hurt for almost a year. I would rather walk a marathon than climb a mountain in the snow. 🙂
Sandi
Clinic Tech
Team Member since 1995
Fun Facts
- If you could vacation anywhere, where would it be? Greece or Jerusalem; I’d love to be in the land where Jesus walked.
- What is your favorite holiday? Easter is my favorite holiday because of the freedom gained by Jesus’ sacrifice. A close second is 4th of July, because of the freedom gained by our soldiers’ sacrifice. Home of the free because of the brave!
Susan
Front Desk
Team Member since 2018
Fun Facts
- If you could vacation anywhere, where would it be? The Fiji Islands 🙂 Just imagine…a hut on the water, no phones, no internet, no people. It sounds perfect to me!
- What is your favorite holiday? The Fourth of July!! I love the summer weather, the food and especially the fireworks!!
Talisha
Front Desk / Front Desk Team Leader / Purchasing Assistant/ Clinic Tech
Team Member since 1991
Fun Facts
- Do you play board games for fun or for “blood”? Definitely blood. Aggravation is a game that we play frequently and I play for bragging rights as the Aggravation Queen. During a family get-together, we have tournaments with prize $$ for the winner. Although, I usually take bragging rights over the cash.
- If you could vacation anywhere, where would it be? I would love to vacation in Australia. Although I’m not a fan of long flights, I would go in a heartbeat. I love to hike and sightsee when I’m on vacation and Australia offers a chance to do both.
Tina
Sterilization Tech
Team Member since 2000
Fun Facts
- What’s your favorite kind of birthday cake? My favorite birthday cake is my mom’s chocolate layer cake; I would ask for it every year. It had 3 layers with a different color and flavor of filling in between each layer and chocolate icing on the outside. So good!!!
- What is your favorite holiday? My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because you can eat everything. I love turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and pumpkin pie. Also, there’s no stress of buying gifts and you can enjoy being with family.
Whendy
Lab Tech / Lab Team Leader
Team Member since 1991
Fun Facts
- What’s your favorite kind of birthday cake? Strawberry; that’s what my Mom always made for me as a child.
- What’s your favorite holiday? Easter…that means spring is coming.
American Board of Orthodontics Certified
All orthodontists must be licensed to practice; however, board certification is a voluntary achievement that not all orthodontists choose to pursue. In order to become board certified by the ABO, an individual orthodontist is thoroughly interviewed by a highly respected panel of examiners to demonstrate his or her orthodontic knowledge, clinical skills, and judgment.
The ABO certification process signifies a unique achievement: a significant step beyond the two to three years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in orthodontics. The process requires the orthodontist to demonstrate actual accomplishments in patient care with detailed case reports on the treatment provided for a broad range of patient problems.