MEET THE DOCTOR and STAFF

The heart of any Orthodontic practice is it's staff. It is important to have a serious-minded staff for there is no room for fun or clowning around in Orthodontics.

Dr. Sputh's staff totals more than 50 years' experience in Orthodontics. Each staff member understands that they are here to make your experience as enjoyable as possible.

Dr. Sputh is a native Hoosier, having grown up in Indianapolis the oldest of five children. Dr. Sputh is third-generation in health care. Both his Grandfather and Father were ear, nose and throat physicians.

Dr. Sputh graduated from Beloit College in Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1966. After college, he spent three years in the Navy as a Line Officer working on the staff of an Admiral. The following three years were spent in sales and sales management for Proctor and Gamble.

Dr. Sputh attended Indiana University School of Dentistry, graduating with honors and receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1977. The following two years were spent at Indiana University School of Dentistry, receiving specialized training in Orthodontics. Dr. Sputh completed a Master’s Thesis and, in 1979, received a Master of Sciences degree in Dentistry and a Certificate of Orthodontics.

Since 1979, Dr. Sputh has been in the private practice of Orthodontics in Lafayette, Indiana.

Dr. Sputh has served as President of the West Central Dental Society and the Indiana University School of Dentistry Alumni Association. He has sat on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers and Big Sisters as well as the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. Dr. Sputh is past-chair of the Dental division of the local United Way campaign.

Dr. Sputh is a member of: American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, Indiana Association of Orthodontists, Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists, Indiana University School of Dentistry Alumni Association, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists and Hoosier Orthodontic Forum.

Dr. Sputh is married to Ann, who is the teaching leader for Bible Study Fellowship. They have two children. Eric Sputh, M.D., an Ophthalmologist, is married and has three children. Amy Shelton, the Sputh’s daughter, is married and has a son.

“It is a blessing to be able to practice Orthodontics. The opportunity to meet both adults and children and create beautiful smiles makes Orthodontics a great profession. It is my goal to practice in a friendly, fun yet professional atmosphere, providing the highest quality of Orthodontic care available. To insure that I maintain superior skills and use the most current methods and materials, I place a high value on time spent in continuing education, with my study club and at conferences with my peers.”