Dr. Maria B. Rodriguez was born and raised in Venezuela, where she received her General Dentist degree in 2006 from the prestigious Central University of Venezuela. After practicing general dentistry for 2 years, her passion for learning and her desire to specialize propelled Dr. Rodriguez to start a 3-year Orthodontics residency. She completed her Masters degree with honors from the Central University of Venezuela in 2011.
Dr. Rodriguez moved to the U.S., attended UCSF Dental School for 2 years, and obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 2016. She has been practicing Orthodontics for 10 years, mainly in private practice, while also working part-time as an ad-honorem faculty at the Oral Radiology Department of her dental school.
Currently, Dr. Rodriguez practices in multiple offices as the designated orthodontics provider. She offers treatment with different techniques and appliances, such as Invisalign, clear aligners, traditional braces, Damon braces, TADs, and clear braces, based on the needs and requirements of her patients. Her deep understanding of occlusion and general dentistry enables her to provide the most effective treatment plans.
Dr. Rodriguez speaks Spanish and English and loves to work with both children and adults. She puts all her effort into creating a peaceful environment where patients feel comfortable and relaxed, providing patient-centered care focused on individual needs and goals.
Dr. Rodriguez is an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), San Francisco Dental Society (SFDS), UCSF Dentistry's Rho Rho Chapter of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Dental Honor Society and International Association for Orthodontics.
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