{"id":17280,"date":"2024-10-17T12:13:25","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T19:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandbox-education.angelaligner.com\/speaker\/dr-tara-emerick\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T02:33:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T09:33:59","slug":"dr-tara-emerick","status":"publish","type":"speaker","link":"https:\/\/www.angelaligner.com\/en-au\/speaker\/dr-tara-emerick\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Tara Emerick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><br\/><\/h4>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dr-tara-emerick\">Dr. Tara Emerick<\/h2>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-emerick-orthodontics-indiana\">Emerick Orthodontics, Indiana<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Tara Emerick combines a mother&#8217;s insight with an orthodontist&#8217;s precision to transform smiles and confidence. Her journey from a patient to a practitioner illuminates the dedication behind each beautiful smile she crafts. It&#8217;s the mutual commitment between Dr. Emerick and her patients that makes each transformation so rewarding.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Growing up in Bourbonnais, Illinois, her own experience with braces sparked a lifelong passion for orthodontics. This passion led her to pursue an extensive education and eventually practice in the community she loves, bringing smiles to faces in and around Carmel. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-education-amp-experience\">Education &amp; Experience<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign &#8211; Bachelor\u2019s Degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign &#8211; Master\u2019s Degree in Exercise Physiology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indiana University School of Dentistry &#8211; Doctor of Dental Surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>University of Illinois at Chicago Orthodontics Residency &#8211; Certificate in Orthodontics and Master\u2019s Degree in Oral Sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Emerick&#8217;s path from an intrigued patient to a highly educated and board-certified orthodontist showcases her deep-rooted passion for orthodontics. Her significant contributions to orthodontic research and dedication to lifelong learning underscore her expertise and commitment to excellence. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-featured-on-demand-webinars\"><strong>Featured On-Demand Webinars<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"9\" src=\"https:\/\/education.angelaligner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gold-line-1-1-1024x9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.angelaligner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gold-line-1-1-1024x9.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.angelaligner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gold-line-1-1-300x3.png 300w, https:\/\/www.angelaligner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gold-line-1-1-768x7.png 768w, https:\/\/www.angelaligner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gold-line-1-1-1536x13.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.angelaligner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gold-line-1-1-1920x17.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.angelaligner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gold-line-1-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-peer-to-peer-insights-on-angel-aligner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/education.angelaligner.com\/event\/peer-to-peer-insights-on-angel-aligner\/\"><strong>Peer to Peer Insights on Angel Aligner<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for a doctor driven conversation with Drs. Anita Bhavnani, Tara Emerick, Bryan Lockhart, and Isaak Yelizar as they share their Why Angel Aligner stories, favorite features, success stories, and tips for transitioning to Angel Aligner\u2026 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/education.angelaligner.com\/event\/peer-to-peer-insights-on-angel-aligner\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-angel-aligner\"><strong>Why Angel Aligner<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"9\" src=\"https:\/\/education.angelaligner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gold-line-1-1-1024x9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.angelaligner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gold-line-1-1-1024x9.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.angelaligner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gold-line-1-1-300x3.png 300w, https:\/\/www.angelaligner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gold-line-1-1-768x7.png 768w, https:\/\/www.angelaligner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gold-line-1-1-1536x13.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.angelaligner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gold-line-1-1-1920x17.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.angelaligner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gold-line-1-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Some of the features of Angel Aligner that I love are probably first, the angelButton. 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