About Monrovia Family Dentistry
Since 2011, Dr. Mark Sanford, DDS at Monrovia Family Dentistry has delivered safe, comfortable, reliable dental care to Monrovia residents and patients in the greater Indianapolis area. Our facility utilizes modern techniques that improve your care experience for both preventive and more complex procedures.
Meet Our Doctors
Monrovia Family Dentistry is committed to treating our patients like they were a part of our own families. Our friendly, skilled staff is driven to make our services as caring, safe and comfortable as possible.
Dr. Sanford grew up just east of Indianapolis where he graduated in 2001 from New Palestine High School. He went on to complete his undergraduate studies at Ball State University in 2005. Dr. Sanford then attended Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis and completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2009.
Dr. Sanford began practicing dentistry in Carmel, Indiana immediately after graduating from IUSD in the summer of 2009. He also spent some time doing oral surgery and root canal treatments for Dr. Tracy Sapp at the Monrovia Dental Clinic during that time. While doing so, Dr. Sanford quickly fell in love with Monrovia and the people. It reminded him very much of where he grew up, and he decided that’s where he wanted to treat patients for the long haul.
In September of 2011, Dr. Sanford became the owner of Monrovia Family Dentistry and made it his forever work home.
Since 2011, Monrovia and surrounding areas have seen a lot of growth. Monrovia Family Dentistry has been fortunate to grow alongside. While we might have a bigger facility and bigger team than we did in 2011, Dr. Sanford and his amazing team maintain that small-town feel and try to make sure each and every patient is treated like family.
When Dr. Sanford is away from the office, he enjoys spending time with family. He especially loves watching his 3 children- Warren, Nolan, and Rosalie in their extracurricular activities.
He also loves to do almost anything active and enjoys traveling and watching nearly all sports. When time allows, Dr. Sanford will sneak in a round of golf like most dentists!
About Our Practice
Unlike your traditional family dental office, Monrovia Family Dentistry provides specialty services and treatments that aren’t always found in other types of offices. Our in-house financing options make it easy for you to afford the care you need, no matter how complex it is.
What Sets Us Apart
All of our patients receive a personal phone call from one of our dentists after their treatment. We truly care about your experience and recovery, and believe that doctor-patient communication is vital.
Not only is our practice run by experienced family dentists, we also have an on-staff orthodontist so that we can offer complex care that isn’t available in most dentist-run orthodontic locations.
If you’re new to the area or are simply in search of a new dental provider for your family, we invite you to schedule a visit at Monrovia Family Dentistry. We’re always happy to welcome new patients!
Meet Dr. Scearce
Dr. Diane Scearce grew up in Illinois and pursued her passion for science and healthcare at Millikin University, where she earned her degree in Chemistry while also competing as a member of the golf team. She then attended the Indiana University School of Dentistry, earning her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2008. Following graduation, she established and ran a successful private dental practice in Shelbyville, IN, for 13 years.
Dr. Scearce is excited to bring her expertise and compassionate care to Monrovia Family Dentistry. With a deep passion for dentistry, Dr. Scearce finds the most fulfillment in building lasting relationships with her patients. She believes in providing personalized dental care, recognizing that every patient’s needs and smile are unique. Whether addressing cosmetic concerns, restorative treatments, or urgent dental emergencies, she takes a patient-centered approach to ensure each individual receives the highest quality care in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
She looks forward to meeting you and helping you achieve a healthy, confident smile!
Dr. Hopen was born in Fort Wayne, IN where he spent his childhood growing up with two older brothers. In 2005, he graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School and followed his brothers to continue their studies at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. In 2009, Dr. Hopen graduated from IU Bloomington with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Chemistry minor.
Following undergrad, Dr. Hopen attended Indiana University School of Dentistry, where he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2013. It was in dental school that Dr. Hopen met his future wife and personal dentist, Dr. Jaclyn Rickoff.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Hopen enjoys playing golf, cooking, spending time at the lake, and all things Indiana Hoosiers.
Dr. Hopen prides himself on providing the highest quality dental care while putting your comfort and concerns first. He believes that dental care should be catered to the individual and works with patients to find the treatment is right for them.