From metal-free ceramic implants to airway, TMJ, and our proprietary CMDI functional method โ advanced dental care led by Dr. Shane Cope, a specialist in periodontics, oral medicine, and orofacial pain.
Each page explains who the treatment is for, how we evaluate, and what to expect. Start with the one that brought you here.
Our proprietary functional assessment โ find the root driver of airway, jaw & breathing patterns, not just the loudest symptom.
Learn about CMDI โMetal-free zirconia, biologic PRF & titanium implant options โ complete implant care in one office.
Explore implants โFixed, permanent teeth โ including our premium metal-free all-ceramic fixed-on-8 restoration.
Explore full-arch โNon-surgical care with PBM laser therapy and CMDI stabilization. Most patients improve with conservative care; results vary.
Explore TMJ care โOral appliance therapy for snoring and physician-diagnosed sleep apnea, including when CPAP isn't tolerated.
Explore airway care โScreening for mouth breathing and snoring, HealthyStart growth guidance & CMDI training โ coordinated with your pediatrician.
Explore pediatric care โMaterial biocompatibility testing, metal-free ceramic implants & SMART amalgam removal.
Explore biological care โWhen headaches trace back to the jaw & bite โ a non-surgical, drug-free approach alongside your doctor.
Explore headache care โWhen ringing or dizziness may be linked to TMJ or jaw and neck muscles โ evaluated alongside your ENT or audiologist.
Explore tinnitus care โBotoxยฎ & dermal fillers โ cosmetic refinement, and Botoxยฎ that may reduce clenching-related muscle tension.
Explore aesthetics โGentle tongue- & lip-tie release for every age โ infants to adults โ with airway-aware, team-based care.
Explore frenectomy โFull-mouth dentistry built in the right order โ health & function first, so your dental work lasts.
Explore comprehensive care โClear aligners that gently guide teeth into healthier positions โ better bite, easier cleaning, better smile.
Explore aligners โMost dental problems โ airway, jaw tension, headaches, disrupted sleep โ are functionally connected, but usually treated one symptom at a time. CMDI maps how your whole system works together and finds the root driver.
"We find the source of the problem, not just the loudest symptom โ and we adjust as you improve."
Discover the CMDI Method โFotona laser technology โ NightLase, PBM & LightWalker for laser-assisted procedures.
Ceramic implants and biocompatible materials for patients who want a metal-free approach.
The CMDI method treats the underlying driver โ not just the symptom that's loudest today.
Complex care managed under one roof, with travel visits grouped efficiently for out-of-town patients.
Patients come to Lafayette from across the Midwest for ceramic implants, the CMDI assessment, and laser-assisted airway and TMJ care. We group visits for out-of-town patients to reduce trips.
Request a consultation. Tell us what's going on, and we'll help you find the right path โ whatever brought you here.
๐ Call (765) 204-1676About the doctor: Shane Cope, DDS, MSD โ specialist in periodontics (Indiana University School of Dentistry) and in oral medicine and orofacial pain (University of Southern California).
Last reviewed October 2026
Highland Creek Family Dental's general dentists: Dr. Melinda Bodine, DDS (East Office) ยท Dr. Han Na Park (South Office).
Dr. Shane Cope, DDS, is a specialist in periodontics, oral medicine, and orofacial pain. Dental services on this site outside periodontics, oral medicine, and orofacial pain are provided by general dentists. Your right to a Good Faith Estimate.