Why Choose Silhavy Creek Family Dental?
Silhavy Creek Family Dental is your source for comprehensive dental care. Our dental team believes that you deserve remarkably precise and personal dental care. You can expect to be treated with the utmost respect at all times by every member of our team. We believe that you, the patient, deserves to have a say in your dental care. Our dental professionals will carefully discuss all treatment options with you, helping you to decide upon the course of action custom suited to your budget and dental needs.
Our Mission
Our friendly staff is dedicated to caring for you and your entire family's oral health and well-being. We take the time to create a personalized treatment for each patient and we offer a wide range of services. It is our goal to make your visit with us an extremely pleasant one and to send you home with a beautiful and healthy smile.
Our Philosophy Of Patient Care
We’re a patient-driven practice with a range of services under one roof, creating thousands of healthy, beautiful smiles. Personalized care is how we treat our patients.
Excellent Service
It’s always the ‘patient first’. We are dedicated to patient satisfaction, value and convenience. We aim to understand our patients and their oral care needs with friendly, gentle, caring, convenient, dental care for the entire family.
Trusted Technology
With the use of traditional as well as the latest equipment and technology, our patients enjoy a higher level of dental care. Silhavy Creek Family Dental is committed to providing quality care while making you comfortable and at ease.
Training
Our team stays on top of their specialty with continued education, colleague interaction and participation as members in professional associations.
Dr. Jordan Otto
Dr. Jordan Otto was born and raised on a farm in western Iowa, where he learned the value of hard work and dedication. As a child, he always looked up to his uncle, who was a dentist, and this is what started him on the path to dentistry.
Dr. Otto's journey in dentistry began at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, where he pursued an undergraduate degree in chemistry with a minor in biology. As the president of the pre-dental society, he demonstrated strong leadership skills and a dedication to his future profession. Dr. Otto went on to attend dental school at Creighton University, graduating at the top of his class in 2017.
During his time in dental school, Dr. Otto was recognized for his outstanding academic achievements and commitment to excellence. He was a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, an honor society that celebrates academic excellence in the field of dentistry. Dr. Otto was also awarded the esthetics in dentistry award for his graduating class, showcasing his talent for creating beautiful and natural-looking smiles.
In addition to his academic accomplishments, Dr. Otto is certified in clear aligners and implant placement and has a special interest in esthetic dentistry. He also enjoys volunteering through give kids a smile and the mission of mercy. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association (ADA), the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and the NW Indiana Dental Society.
Dr. Otto loves that dentistry is a multifaceted blend of science and art. His philosophy is to treat every patient like a valued member of his own family.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Otto enjoys a variety of hobbies, including being an avid whistler, singing, spending time with his fiance, traveling, cooking, trying new foods, and spending time with his three mini schnauzers Maggie, Gus, and Zander.
Dr. Otto is thrilled to be able to provide exceptional care to the members of the NW Indiana community and looks forward to helping his patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles.

Dr. John Gutterman
Born and raised in Indiana, Dr. John Gutterman first attended Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana. After graduating Summa Cum Laude, Dr. Gutterman then attended Indiana University School of Dentistry where he earned his D.D.S.
Dr. Gutterman enjoys all aspects of dentistry, with a focus on implant dentistry, dentures, and root canals. Continuing education is a top priority for Dr. Gutterman as he strives to provide the best care for patients. In addition to working in the dental office, Dr. Gutterman is active with the Indiana National Guard as a Captain and Army Dentist.
When out of the office, Dr. Gutterman enjoys time with his dog, Annie, attending hockey and cheerleading events with his two children, and loves a good family movie night.