Meet Dr. Lauren Hoye

Dr. Lauren Hoye is a Board-Certified Orthodontist who was born and raised in Orland Park. She attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she received undergraduate and graduate degrees in Accountancy. After working as a CPA for a couple of years, she decided to change careers and pursue dentistry. Her decision to become an orthodontist arose through the powerful impact of her own orthodontic treatment and her desire to create the same experience for others. She went on to attend dental school at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, where she was a part of the inaugural graduating class. After obtaining her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, she went on to complete a 3-year orthodontic residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition to her Certificate in Orthodontics, Dr. Lauren earned a Master’s in Oral Sciences degree for her research pertaining to the accuracy of tracking orthodontic tooth movement using Dental Monitoring™ smartphone technology. Her work has also been published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 

Dr. Lauren is truly honored to be part of a profession that changes lives through smiles. She loves that orthodontics helps develop the self-confidence a person needs to achieve one’s dreams and reach his or her full potential. Dr. Lauren looks forward to improving both dental function and facial aesthetics that will positively impact her patients for the rest of their lives.

To continue her passion for learning and providing the best treatment outcomes for her patients, Dr. Lauren frequently attends continuing education seminars and local dental meetings. She is also a member of numerous professional dental organizations, including the Chicago Dental Society, American Dental Association, and the American Association of Orthodontists. Her collaboration with other professionals through dental study clubs ensures her patients receive the most successful care.

When away from the office, you will find Dr. Lauren enjoying quality time with her husband, Jim, and their three children – Hallie, Chloe, and Nathan. Her favorite hobbies include running, traveling, and trying new restaurants. Dr. Lauren looks forward to becoming involved in and giving back to the local communities in which she lives and serves.