Dr. Jenna Kirk holds herself to a high standard of excellence and is dedicated to providing care that exceeds expectations. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame in 2005, graduating magna cum laude, and her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Indiana University in 2008 with high distinction. She graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry magna cum laude in 2012, where she was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.
Upon graduation from dental school, Dr. Kirk served in the United States Navy Dental Corps from 2012 to 2016, providing dental care to Sailors and Marines in Pensacola, FL, and San Diego, CA. She has also participated in dental missions serving underprivileged patients in Mexico, Belize, the Philippines, and Botswana. Following her time in private practices in Connecticut and North Carolina, she decided to return to her home state and join Smiles of Valparaiso.
Throughout her career, she has continued to enhance her skills through advanced training courses in Invisalign, digital dentistry, pain management, oral pathology, and endodontics.
Professional Organizations
- American Dental Association
- Indiana Dental Association
- Northwest Indiana Dental Society
Originally from Indianapolis, Dr. Kirk lives in Ogden Dunes with her husband Michael and her kids Teagan and Connor. When she is away from the office, she enjoys running, hiking, traveling, and cheering for the Fighting Irish.
