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Biography

Dr. Rao is a board-certified orthodontist with advanced training in craniofacial and surgical orthodontics. She completed her orthodontic residency and craniofacial training at The Ohio State University in Columbus. Following her training, she served as adjunct faculty at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine, where she provided comprehensive orthodontic care, including management of complex craniofacial and surgical cases.

She later joined the Roseman University of Health Sciences orthodontic residency program as faculty, where she not only taught clinical orthodontics but also contributed to the College of Business, integrating principles of healthcare leadership and practice management into dental education.

Dr. Rao has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact scientific journals and remains actively involved in both clinical research and dental market research. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Illinois Society of Orthodontists (ISO) and contributes to multiple committees within the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO).

Clinical Interests

  • Orthodontic comprehensive care
  • Adjunctive Orthodontics for restorative cases
  • Adult and child orthodontics
  • Aligners and Auxilliary orthodontic devices

Education

  • M.B.O. - The Wharton School of Business
  • D.D.S. - University of California
  • M.S. - The Ohio State University

Board Certification

  • American Board of Orthodontists