The mission of our exceptional team of dental professionals is to create beautiful smiles and enhance the oral health of our family of patients. We are committed to personal and professional growth through continuing education, thereby enabling us to achieve the highest standards of excellence.
We believe it is important to keep up with the latest developments and equipment in dentistry. They help us provide dental procedures faster and with virtually no discomfort. We utilize the finest technology that dentistry has to offer:
At our Northwest Indiana dental offices, we strive to pamper you, to make you feel cared for and relaxed. Many patients walk out in a much calmer mood than when they entered, and we like to think it is because of the friendly and cheerful team, but we also know it might have to do with some of the amenities we offer. It is not just a dental visit; it is an experience.
Kerstan has been with our team since October 2019 and has since been ensuring our patients receive the best care we have to offer. She is passionate about her ability to create a safe and friendly atmosphere while greeting every patient with a smile. She completed a dental assisting training course with DATS of Northwest Indiana at Smiles by Dr. D in December 2018. She holds her license in radiology and is eager to further her education as an expanded functions dental assistant in the future.
Kerstan is from a small town in rural Newton county and enjoys riding her Harley Davidson, spending time with her boyfriend, girls days with her mom and sister, and cuddling on the couch with her dog.
Dr. Jenna Kirk holds herself to a high standard of excellence and is dedicated to providing care that exceeds expectations. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in 2005, graduating magna cum laude, and her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Indiana University in 2008 with high distinction. She graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry magna cum laude in 2012, where she was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.
Upon graduation from dental school, Dr. Kirk served in the United States Navy Dental Corps from 2012 to 2016, providing dental care to Sailors and Marines in Pensacola, FL, and San Diego, CA. She has also participated in dental missions serving underprivileged patients in Mexico, Belize, the Philippines, and Botswana. Following her time in private practices in Connecticut and North Carolina, she decided to return to her home state and join Smiles of Valparaiso.
Originally from Indianapolis, Dr. Kirk lives in Ogden Dunes with her husband Michael and their daughter Teagan. When she is away from the office, she enjoys running, hiking, traveling, and cheering for the Fighting Irish.