Meet Dr. Chelsea Bolinger

Dr. Chelsea Bolinger is a 2023 graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. She graduated from Manchester University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in biology-chemistry and a minor in business. She grew up in the small town of Eaton, Ohio, but after moving to the Indy area for dental school she decided she wanted to stick around and officially become a Hoosier.

While in dental school, Dr. Bolinger was a board member of the IU chapter of AAWD where she got the opportunity to work with other aspiring women dentist to do community service and outreach. This allowed her to share her love of dentistry with others while building connections with the community.

Dr. Bolinger’s favorite part of dentistry is building relationships with patients and educating them about their oral health. She wants to provide patients with quality care while providing an environment that allows for open, trusting communication.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Bolinger loves spending time with her boyfriend, family, and friends, as well as her cat, Maizie and dog, Izzy. She likes watching NASCAR and the Indianapolis Colts. She enjoys being outdoors when the weather is nice, curling up with a good book, and exploring new places.