about Us

Top Quality Care

Personalized Care, Cutting-Edge Technology

Treating patients with care and compassion is first and foremost the most important part of my job."
- Dr. Emily Smythe

At St. John Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, our mission is to provide every patient with individualized, quality surgical care delivered in a compassionate manner using the latest technology. Dr. Emily Smythe is proud to bring her years of experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery, including placement of dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, and bone grafting procedures to her patients in St. John and surrounding communities.

Oral Surgeon with a passion in St. John

Get To Know Dr. Emily Smythe

Dr. Smythe takes pride in providing the highest quality oral surgery care with technology and compassion. Through continuing education, she is committed to staying abreast of the latest technology and techniques to predictably provide the best outcomes. She is dedicated to making her patients feel at ease and comfortable. When asked what her favorite part about being an oral surgeon is, she said, “relieving people of pain, calming their anxiety, and giving them options to restore their mouths”. She genuinely looks forward to caring for her patients and partnering with the general dentists and specialists in the community.

Her academic career began at Ohio Wesleyan University where she excelled in academics and sports. In 2002, Dr. Smythe was awarded an Academic All American status in swimming. Her undergraduate education culminated with a BA at Ohio Wesleyan University where she was Phi Beta Kappa and graduated in 2003 Summa Cum Laude.

Dr. Smythe went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Maryland graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2007. She was proudly given the Dr. George B. Clendenin Award from the International College of Dentists in 2004 which is awarded to the highest ranked dental student.

During her years at the University of Maryland, Dr. Smythe was inducted into the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society. She was OKU National Dental Honor Society, and in 2007 was awarded the Academy of General Dentistry Award.

Dr. Smythe completed her residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin after an internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Wisconsin and a General Practice Dental residency at Evanston Northwestern Hospital. She is a contributing author to several chapters in oral surgery and plastic surgery literature and has compassionately performed volunteer dental care to the underserved people in rural areas of the Dominican Republic and with Mission of Mercy in Wisconsin.

Dr. Smythe is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Surgery. She's a past president of the Chicago Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and is also a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Illinois Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, American Dental Association, and Chicago Dental Society. Dr. Smythe is certified by the American Heart Association in ACLS and PALS and as an instructor in Basic Life Support.

In her free time, Dr. Smythe loves spending time with her husband and 2 energetic sons. She loves to be outdoors and enjoys running, swimming, cheering on her kids, attending sporting events, and traveling.

Meet the Team

St. John Oral Surgery and Dental Implants Team

Our goal is to provide a first-class experience in a safe and comfortable environment. Our team is friendly, compassionate, and expertly trained. It is our top priority to provide excellent, oral care in a relaxing environment so you can smile brighter and more confidently. If there is anything you need, please let us know!

Sarah

Oral Surgery Assistant

Grisel

Oral Surgery Assistant

Lacey

Patient Care Coordinator

Courtney

Oral Surgery Assistant

Isa

Oral Surgery Assistant

Kara

Patient Care Coordinator

Tammy

Patient Care Coordinator

your first visit

What to Expect

At St. John Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, we believe that each patient is unique and that your care should be customized accordingly. Your first visit will be an examination, x-rays, and discussion of your objectives in seeking treatment. This is to ensure your surgical plan is thoroughly evaluated and the most appropriate treatment options can be discussed. Dr. Smythe will go over your treatment options and answer any questions you may have so you feel informed every step of the way. Above all else, we want to make your visit to our office a pleasant experience and help you achieve your goals.

Our Comforts and Amenities

At St. John Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, our fully digital office allows you to complete registration in the comfort of your own home. Our warm and inviting reception area welcomes you in with the option to use iPads to fill out paperwork. Help yourself to a beverage unless of course you are restricted from drinking before surgery. There are large-screen TVs and Sonos with customized music in each room. Whether you want to relax with Sonos customized music or browse your phone on our high-speed wifi - we want to make your visit feel like home

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Newly built relaxing and modern office

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Tvs

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Sonos sound system

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Beverage Station

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iPads

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Complimentary Wifi

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On-site Parking

Cutting-Edge Technology

Top-of-the-line tools of the Trade

At St. John Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, we make continued investments to maintain state-of-the-art technology for the benefit of efficiency and an enhanced experience the benefit of our patients.

Intraoral & CBCT Scanner
Our intraoral scanner digitally captures hard and soft tissue images with 3D accuracy in high definition, and Our CBCT allows Dr. Smythe to create 3D image measurements of the airway, bone, and dental structures. It provides incredible detail for treatment planning and detection of pathology. This allows her to plan the best treatment to fit your needs.

3D Printing
3D printing, the latest in dental technology, is a powerful tool that allows us to have and hold a replica of your jawbone to study as we plan your treatment. In other words, 3D printing provides real-life models that allow us to replicate your jaw to study and plan your treatment. In other words, 3D printing provides real-life models that can be used to create surgical guides for accuracy and personalized treatment. This makes our planning easier and allows us to personalize your treatment according to your particular needs.

Laser Treatment
Oral surgery, frenectomies, and biopsies are more comfortable and efficient than ever with our soft-tissue laser. The laser's precision allows for minimal tissue damage, which leads to faster healing times and less post-operative discomfort. It also reduces the need for sutures and minimizes bleeding and inflammation. With laser treatment, you will be treated with the utmost comfort and precision.
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Sedation Options
Our team is committed to patient comfort and safety. Dr. Smythe will discuss different sedation and anesthesia options that are right for you. We recognize this can be a stressful experience, Dr. Smythe and her team are expertly trained to administer safe and effective anesthesia during your procedure to alleviate anxiety.

Whether you’re having dental implants placed, bone grafting, or getting your wisdom teeth removed, our advanced technology and detail-oriented approach to your care will allow you to enjoy optimal, long-lasting results.

Community Involvement

St. John Oral Surgery and Dental Implants Cares

At St. John Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, taking care of our patients is our first priority, but that doesn’t end at our office – we also care about taking care of our community. Any opportunity we have to give back, we jump right in - it’s our way to keep St. John smiling!

St. John Oral Surgery and Dental Implants serves our neighbors in St. John, Crown Point, Lowell, Hebron, Demotte, Merrillville, Schererville, Dyer, Munster, Highland, Griffith, Beecher, Cedar Lake, Valparaiso, Winfield, Monee, Crete, Lansing, Steger, Rensselaer and Chesterton

about Us

Top Quality Care

Personalized Care, Cutting-Edge Technology

Oral Surgeon with a passion in St. John

Get To Know Dr. Emily Smythe

Meet the Team