Dr. Denise Flanagan, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Denise Flanagan is an experienced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with decades of clinical experience, recognized for her surgical expertise, commitment to patient-centered care, and distinguished academic accomplishments. She is notably the first female to complete the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program at the Indiana University Medical Center. A graduate of the Indiana University School of Dentistry and the IU Medical Center OMS Residency, Dr. Flanagan has earned numerous honors — including awards from the International College of Dentists, Quintessence Publishing, and the American Academy of Oral Medicine — and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society. Her academic background includes NIH-sponsored research and national presentations on dental materials and antimicrobial science. She is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and an active member of the Indiana Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ISOMS). Dr. Flanagan founded Oral Surgeons of Indiana in 1998 and continues to provide comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgical services to patients across the community. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending quality time with her two young adult children.
Schedule with Dr. FlanaganEducation & Training
- •D.D.S. — Indiana University School of Dentistry
- •Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency — Indiana University Medical Center
- •First female to complete the IU Medical Center OMS Residency Program
- •Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society
- •Board Certified — American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Clinical Specialties
Professional Memberships
- •American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
- •Indiana Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ISOMS)
- •American Dental Association (ADA)
Hospital Privileges
- •Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis
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Patient Stories
What Our Patients Say
4.8 stars · 62 Google reviews
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would give 10 out of 5 stars if I could. The entire experience was outstanding. Dr. Stuart and Assistant Gracie were incredibly kind and professional. The were able to get me in quickly for my wisdom teeth removal. From the moment I arrived, the office felt so welcoming and had more of a family atmosphere. I was very nervous beforehand but they immediately put me at ease and reassured me every step of the way. The procedure went smoothly and i felt genuinely cared for throughout the whole process. I highly recommend this practise.
Terese Bond
3 months ago
Had all four wisdom teeth surgically extracted with Dr. Wirey, and he and his team did an excellent job. Everything from the IV to anesthesia went smoothly. The process was painless, and recovery was very smooth. Numbing lasted about 2–3 days, and I barely experienced any pain after surgery. I followed his advice to extract all four at once and don’t regret it at all. Just follow the recovery instructions at home and everything should be a breeze! I was referred by a friend and heard great things about the other dentists as well. I highly recommend!
Fritzensky Eglaus
3 months ago
Highly Recommend using Oral Surgeons of Indiana for any oral surgery needs. I am a local dentist and send many of my patients here for extractions and implants. I have even sent my family to this office. The doctors are extremely knowledgeable but also caring. They go the extra mile to make sure patients are comfortable and referring doctors are in the know!
Katie B
4 months ago