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Biography

Dr.Rao is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. She received her D.D.S. from the University of California, San Francisco, and her Master's in Science from The Ohio State University, where she also completed her orthodontic residency. Additionally, Dr. Rao has specialized training in craniofacial orthodontics from the Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH. Dr. Rao is a popular presenter at both international and domestic professional conferences and has authored multiple publications. She is an involved member and officer for the American Association of Orthodontists. At Midwestern University, she treats both children and adult patients at the Orthodontic clinic and provides didactic and clinical education to the students in training. She is an active member of the research component, mentoring students on diverse research projects, often collaborating with other specialists to work on interdisciplinary cases.

Education

  • D.D.S. - University of California, San Francisco
  • M.S. - Ohio State University

Residency

  • Orthodontic residency - Ohio State University

Specialized Training

  • Craniofacial orthodontics - Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH