Meet Our Surgical Team
Board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons with decades of combined experience serving Indianapolis and Central Indiana.
Our Oral Surgeons
All three of our surgeons are board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — the highest credential in the specialty.
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.
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
Clinical Specialties
- •Dental Implants
- •Wisdom Teeth Removal
- •Oral Pathology
- •Facial Trauma
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
- Indiana Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ISOMS)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
Dr. R.J. Stuart III, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Richard (RJ) Stuart III is a skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeon who joined the practice in 2024. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Dr. Stuart attended Park Tudor High School and subsequently earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Accounting, as well as a Master's degree in Information Systems from Indiana University. After briefly working as an information systems consultant, he decided to pursue a career in the dental field and became the fourth dentist in his family. In 2019, he graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry, where he was inducted into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. Dr. Stuart then underwent four years of rigorous training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at West Virginia University, with a special emphasis on tooth extractions, dental implants, and anesthesia. He 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). His clinical interests include in-office anesthesia, third molar extractions, and complex rehabilitation with dental implants. Dr. Stuart enjoys spending time with his wife, Kathleen, and their children, Richie and Mary Kate. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, home improvement projects, playing Yahtzee, and traveling.
Education & Training
- •B.S. Finance & Accounting, M.S. Information Systems — Indiana University
- •D.D.S. — Indiana University School of Dentistry (2019)
- •Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society
- •Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency — West Virginia University
- •Board Certified — American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Clinical Specialties
- •Dental Implants
- •Wisdom Teeth Removal
- •In-Office Anesthesia
- •Complex Implant Rehabilitation
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
- Indiana Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ISOMS)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
Dr. Michael Wirey, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Michael Wirey was born and raised in Indiana, growing up in Greenwood and attending Center Grove High School. He joined the practice in 2025. He went on to study at Indiana University Bloomington, where he graduated with highest distinction and completed multiple degrees within four years. He then earned his dental degree from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. Following dental school, Dr. Wirey completed advanced anesthesia training through the Dental Anesthesia Fellowship at the Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesia. He then continued his surgical training at West Virginia University, completing an internship and residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — encompassing the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, including extensive experience in dentoalveolar surgery, dental implant reconstruction, and anesthesia and sedation techniques for outpatient procedures. He 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). Outside the office, Dr. Wirey enjoys cheering on IU sports, reading fiction, and spending time with his wife Magy, their three children, and their family dog, Charlie.
Education & Training
- •Multiple Degrees (Highest Distinction) — Indiana University Bloomington
- •D.D.S. — Indiana University School of Dentistry
- •Dental Anesthesia Fellowship — IU School of Medicine, Dept. of Anesthesia
- •Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency — West Virginia University
- •Board Certified — American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Clinical Specialties
- •Dentoalveolar Surgery
- •Dental Implant Reconstruction
- •Anesthesia & Sedation
- •Oral Pathology
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
- Indiana Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ISOMS)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
Where Our Surgeons Practice
Three Care Settings
Our surgeons treat patients across three settings — our in-office surgical suite, the accredited Naab Road Surgery Center next door, and Ascension St. Vincent Hospital — choosing the safest, most appropriate environment for each case.
Office Surgical Suite
Our Naab Road Office
8240 Naab Road, Suite 355
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Most procedures — wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, bone grafting, and IV sedation — are performed right here in our comfortable, fully equipped surgical suite.
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Naab Road Surgery Center
8240 Naab Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
For cases requiring an accredited ambulatory surgery center, our surgeons operate at the Naab Road Surgery Center — conveniently located in the same building as our office.
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Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
2001 W. 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
All of our surgeons hold active staff privileges at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, allowing us to treat complex cases, facial trauma, and patients requiring inpatient care in a full hospital setting.
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