Dr. Tara Emerick

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Dr. Tara Emerick

Emerick Orthodontics, Indiana

Dr. Tara Emerick combines a mother’s insight with an orthodontist’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’s the mutual commitment between Dr. Emerick and her patients that makes each transformation so rewarding.

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.

Education & Experience

  • The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Bachelor’s Degree
  • The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology
  • Indiana University School of Dentistry – Doctor of Dental Surgery
  • University of Illinois at Chicago Orthodontics Residency – Certificate in Orthodontics and Master’s Degree in Oral Sciences

Dr. Emerick’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.

Peer to Peer Insights on Angel Aligner

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… Learn More

Why Angel Aligner

“Some of the features of Angel Aligner that I love are probably first, the angelButton. It’s amazing. It’s integrated within the plastic, it’s more comfortable for the patient. It doesn’t effect the integrity of the aligner. You can change the direction of force; it’s very versatile. You can change it throughout treatment – move it crossbite elastic, inside/outside, wear elastics to tad, extrude teeth. The possibilities are really endless. I think that has been a huge game changer.”

– Dr. Tara Emerick

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Our Innovations


Integrated Structure. Flexible Placement of Elastics. AI-based precise positioning. Ergonomic Design.

Multi-platform cloud based service. masterForce Simulation. Large Database. Graphical Imaging.

Bite Opening For Mandibular Advancement. Simplified Operation By Software Design. Combine 2 phases into 1.
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