January 2018 Chamber Chatter January Newsletter 2018 | Page 5

NEW MEMBER Emhardt Pediatric Dentistry Opens Shelby County Office J ohn R. Emhardt DDS, MSD is a pediatric dentist who specializes in the dental care for infants, teens, young adults and special needs. “Dr. John”, as many of his patients call him, is now accepting patients at his new Shelby County office: 1818 North Riley Highway, Suite B (next to Blue River Dental at State Road 9 and Interstate 74). The new facility is designed and tailored for children and families and features friendly open spaces. Dr. John and his team focus on preventive and restorative chamberchatter dental care along with community dental education. “I feel that families in the community deserve high level pediatric dental care”, said Emhardt. The county certainly welcomes a specialist with his credentials. Emhardt is a graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry and earned his Master’s Degree in pediatric dentistry at Riley Hospital for Children/ Indiana University. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. While at Riley Hospital, he served as chief pediatric dental resident and he loves working with children with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Dr. John completed a unique training program with the Riley Child Development center aimed at caring for patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities such as autism. An Indiana native, Emhardt attended Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis where he participated in soccer, hockey and tennis. He is a graduate of DePauw University where he also played tennis. In fact, he first discovered his love for working with children by teaching tennis in high school and college. When not in the office, Dr. John enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family. To make an appointment or for January 2018 more information, call Emhardt Pediatric Dentistry at 317-699-6109 or visit emhardtpediatricdentistry.com. Emhardt Pediatric Dentisty 1818 North Riley Highway, Suite B 317-699-6109 5