Being an orthodontist is my dream job. I have always been drawn to the creativity of the arts and the intellectuality of science, and orthodontic treatment involves a unique fusion of both. I feel so fortunate to be able to create beautiful, functional smiles in the community where I grew up. I am dedicated to providing excellent care and look forward to positively impacting the lives of patients of all ages. Dr. Sarah Baxter
Dr. Baxter (ne Heneghan) was born and raised in Zionsville and is a 2007 graduate of Zionsville Community High School where she participated in basketball, track & field, and show choir. Dr. Baxter attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for two years and then transferred to Indiana University to complete her Bachelors degree in Biology. In college, Dr. Baxter was involved in numerous community service organizations and played club Ultimate Frisbee, and was consistently named to the Deans List. Her academic success earned her the opportunity to attend the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where she thrived in her didactic, clinical, and research endeavors. Dr. Baxter graduated at the top of her dental school class and was accepted into the Orthodontics Residency at the University of Michigan, a three-year intensive program for specialty training in orthodontics. During her orthodontics residency, Dr. Baxter served as class president and received recognition for academic, clinical, and research excellence.
After seven years of dental training in Michigan, Dr. Baxter is thrilled to live back in her hometown of Zionsville with her husband Niel and their two cats. Niel is also a 2007 graduate of Zionsville Community High School and works as a research scientist at Elanco.
When shes not at the office, Dr. Baxter enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, tackling home improvement projects, decorating, traveling to warm destinations, and cheering on the Wolverines, Pacers, and Colts!
I have wanted to be an orthodontist for as long as I can remember. I love working with all age groups, but especially have a passion for working with young people. I really enjoy helping people improve their quality of life by creating beautiful, healthy smiles. I have the greatest job in the world. Dr. Ronald Miller
Dr. Miller has built a reputation in our community for his gentle touch when it comes to orthodontic treatment. Not only is he able to create beautiful, healthy smiles for his patients, he does so in a time-effective, painless manner. Together with his hand-picked, highly-trained staff, Dr. Miller spends time getting to know each patient and then works with them to develop a treatment plan that works with their goals and their lifestyle.
Throughout the treatment process, lasting friendships naturally develop between Dr. Miller and his patients. These friendships make the work he does very rewarding. As he gets to know people, great stories and laughter are exchanged with each visit. Knowing that work not only allows him to make positive changes in a patients life, but that his day will be filled with meaningful interactions involving friends old and new, Dr. Miller really looks forward to a day in the office. There are always plenty of great smiles.
Understanding that it is imperative to stay current with developments in his field, Dr. Miller actively pursues continuing education opportunities through seminars, lectures, and conferences. He also takes online training courses and participates in the Sonar Study Club, which is a local affiliate of the Seattle Study Club.
Dr. Miller maintains professional affiliations with the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists. This allows him to connect with fellow orthodontic providers and to share in their gained wisdom and experience. It is also a way of working together to advance their field. The result is the best care available anywhere for his patients.
A native of Marion, Dr. Miller has called Carmel, IN home for more than 20 years. He and his wife, Mendi, have three sons, Jordan, Logan, and Ryan, and a daughter named Kiley. When not in the office, Dr. Miller stays active with golfing, tennis, cross training, biking, water and snow skiing, fishing, and hiking. He also coaches youth sports. Occasionally, Dr. Miller finds time to enjoy a book as well.
We recognize that all our young patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your child to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
Dr. Sarah Baxter, Dr. Ron Miller, and our entire staff here at Stonegate Orthodontics love our work. Every day begins with excitement and anticipation that we are going to help our patients attain excellent oral health and beautiful smiles. We spend the day catching up with our patients, meeting new families, and making any necessary orthodontic adjustments. And the work day ends with the satisfaction of knowing we have made positive changes in the lives of our patients. It is an incredible job and we are truly thankful for it.
We value each patient and the relationships we form along the journey to a better smile. We tailor customized treatment plans that work with each individual 's specific orthodontic needs and goals while taking into consideration their lifestyle and activities. We believe there is no single 'recipe' for orthodontic treatment, which is why we offer a wide array of options catered to work for you.
As a family-oriented practice, we have an open-door policy. Parents and siblings are welcomed into treatment areas to see what is happening and to be with their loved ones. Should you prefer to stay in our waiting area, we have water, tea, a coffee bar, and a space where you can sit and work. We also have a game room for little ones and big-kids alike!