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Dr. Denise Flanagan, DDS

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.

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Education & 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

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 · 73 Google reviews

We didn't find recent reviews mentioning Dr. Flanagan by name yet, so here are real patient stories about our practice.

My 3.5 year old daughter required a tooth extraction, and we could not have been more pleased with the exceptional care Dr. Stuart and his staff provided! They made her feel so comfortable and special throughout the entire process. I could not recommend this practice more!

Riley Thomas

Riley Thomas

2 months ago

Positive experience. Honest and upfront. Best of all, quality procedure and recovery. Thank you!

Victor Jaures

Victor Jaures

in the last week

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.

Tessa Bond

Tessa Bond

4 months ago

Dr. Denise Flanagan, DDS | Oral Surgeon Indianapolis