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Dr. Emelia Karkazis

Dr. Emelia Karkazis is the second eldest child of Dr. Karkazis. She has grown up watching her father care for his patients, which ignited her passion for dentistry. She is our Board Certified Orthodontist!

Education

Dr. Emelia attended Marquette University as a seven-year pre-dental scholar graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2018 with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Emelia then graduated Magna Cum Laude from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 2021 with her D.D.S.

Dr. Emelia graduated from the University of Illinois-Chicago College of Dentistry Orthodontics Residency Program in 2024 with her M.S. in Oral Sciences along with her Advanced Certificate in Orthodontics. Dr. Emelia is a Board Certified Orthodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Only 60% of orthodontists in the nation are board certified. Dr. Emelia went through extensive and rigorous training, studying and certification to achieve this high distinction. She believes in the best quality of care and highest level of certification for her patients. 


Dr. Emelia is looking forward to serving her father's patients along with her brother!

Professional Affiliations

  • Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
  • American Dental Association
  • Illinois State Dental Society
  • Chicago Dental Society
  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • Illinois Society of Orthodontists
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society
  • Past Member of International Association for Dental Research
  • Past Member of American Association for Dental Research

Awards & Recognition

  • 7 year pre dental scholar program, Marquette University: Upon acceptance as a senior in high school, 10 selected students are guaranteed conditional acceptance to Marquette University School of Dentistry following their third year of undergrad - guaranteed B.S./D.D.S. in 7 years
  • Dean's List: Marquette University School of Dentistry- Awarded to top 5 students with highest GPA. 
  • Allan G. Brodie Scholar Program Award, 2021
  • American Association of Orthodontists Foundation Charles J. Burstone Research Aid Award, 2021
  • Office of Technology Management 1st Place Innovation Award - UIC Clinic and Research Day 2024
  • Basic Translational Sciences 1st Place Resident Award - UIC Clinic and Research Day 2024
  • William R. Proffit Resident Scholar Award - Basic and Translational Sciences 2nd Place - AAO 2024 New Orleans, LA
  • Thomas M. Graber Award of Special Merit - American Association of Orthodontists, AAO 2025 Philadelphia, PA
  • Pierre Fauchard Academy Student Merit Certificate Award
  • Quintessence Publishing Company: Clinical Achievement in Research Award
  • Marquette University School of Dentistry Alumni Association Award

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