Meet Our Dental Team in St. John and Valparaiso

When you walk in the door for your appointment at Creating Smiles, PC, you’ll be welcomed with a warm smile and a quick check-in. Making patients feel completely at ease in our office is our team’s highest priority, and you can expect your visit to go smoothly from start to finish. We’re proud to introduce all talented and enthusiastic individuals who strive to make each appointment stress-free, and have every patient leave with a smile.

To make an appointment, use our online form or call today!

St. John office (219) 322-9920
Valpo office (219) 462-1970

melissa

Melissa, Business Assistant

Melissa’s career in dentistry spans well over 25 years so far, and she never gets tired of seeing patients’ happy smiles once they’ve completed their treatment. Originally from Munster, she attended the University of Southern Indiana for her college education.

Melissa has two sons who are both very devoted to baseball and one daughter who is a bookworm and currently attending dental school. In her spare time, she loves traveling with her family, seeing new places, and decorating her home for the holidays. Her favorite channel is HGTV – the shows give her so many ideas! In the future, she’s really looking forward to going skydiving with her daughter.

skye

Skye, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Skye has been a member of the Creating Smiles, PC team for over 25 years so far. She studied at Indiana University Northwest and is certified in both CPR and radiology. She really enjoys working closely with patients and helping them overcome any fears or anxieties they have through the power of sedation dentistry.

Originally from Hobart, Skye has one daughter in college who is studying elementary education and another daughter who is currently a senior in high school. Outside of the dental office, her top passions are reading and adopting senior animals.

sara

Sara, Dental Assistant

A Chicago native, Sara’s career in oral healthcare covers a full decade so far. She attended Olympia College for her education and is trained in coronal polishing, dental sealants, radiology, and CPR. Her favorite part of this job is an easy answer – being able to give patients their confident smiles back is so rewarding!

Sara has a large family with her boyfriend. In her free time, she enjoys reading a good book, dancing, and cooking.

megan

Megan, Dental Hygienist

Megan is from Valparaiso, IN originally, and she studied dentistry at Indiana University Northwest. She is also trained in CPR and radiology. Today, what she loves most about her job is being able to help patients achieve such healthy smiles.

Outside of work, Megan loves spending time with her sisters (one of whom is her twin) and her three cats. Her biggest personal interests include basketball, softball, and watching movies. Here’s an interesting fact about her: she’s never cut her hair before!