
KAORI EMA, DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Education
- University of Illinois at Chicago,
College of Dentistry
Training
- United States Air Force,
Advanced Dental Residency
Fellowship Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago,
Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry
Dr. Kaori Ema attended the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry where she graduated with multiple awards for leadership and clinical excellence. After dental school, she served as a dentist in the United States Air Force where she attended an Advanced Dental Residency before being stationed near Boston, MA. Dr. Ema has been on faculty at UIC, teaching clinical skills to the next generation of dentists, and most recently she was recognized for her dedication and commitment to dentistry by receiving her Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry!
Dr. Ema loves to give back! She has continually been involved in her community, volunteering at home and abroad. Her past volunteer work includes providing dentistry to remote islanders in Fiji and rural Mayan children in Guatemala, as well as serving on a military humanitarian mission to Honduras.
Dr. Kaori Ema is skilled at providing a wide range of cosmetic dental services to give her patients their best smiles. She is always mastering her craft and keeping up with the latest developments in the field. Her memberships include the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Illinois State Dental Society, the Chicago Dental Society, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
In 2017, Dr. Ema was awarded Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, a prestigious achievement recognizing only the most educated dentists, who demonstrate the importance of lifelong learning in order to deliver the best dental care to their patients. Providing impeccable, beautiful dental work in a friendly, patient-centered environment is the focus of Dr. Ema and Chicago Veneers.
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Membership Program
At Chicago Veneers, you don’t need insurance to get the dental care you need at a price you can afford! Our membership program is designed to give you access to customizable dental care without paying for anything you don’t use.

Our Membership plan includes the following benefits:
TWO (2) exams including all x-rays and two preventative cleanings
10% off periodontal scaling & root planing
10% off the standard price of other work (e.g. veneers, implants, bridges, crowns and whitening)
Plans available Individuals / Couples / Children

Everything listed in the Membership Plan plus:
TWO (2) exams including all x-rays and two cleanings
PLUS one in-office whitening per year
Free tube of whitening gel 2x/year?
10% off all other standard other work (e.g. veneers, implants, bridges, crowns, and whitening)
*If ineligible for whitening, you will receive a $300 credit toward any cosmetic procedure (e.g. veneers, bonding, or Invisalign)
You can upgrade your plan within 30 days by simply paying the difference. If you need to sign up for a VIP Cosmetic Membership Plan or upgrade your current plan, come talk to us today. Your savings are waiting!