Dr. A. Rakesh Rao is a highly experienced orthodontist, academician, and clinician with nearly two decades of dedicated experience in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. He has established himself as a skilled specialist in the diagnosis and management of simple to complex orthodontic cases, combining sound clinical judgment with evidence-based treatment protocols.
Diagnosis and management of simple to complex orthodontic cases using evidence-based treatment protocols for children, adolescents and adults.
Providing modern clear aligner therapy together with advanced orthodontic treatment planning for predictable, aesthetic and functional outcomes.
Professor, Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, actively involved in teaching, mentoring and advancing evidence-based orthodontic education.
His expertise encompasses comprehensive orthodontic treatment, growth modification and management of impacted teeth, orthognathic surgical cases, and interdisciplinary orthodontic rehabilitation. Dr. Rakesh has consistently embraced advances in orthodontic technology, including CBCT-based diagnosis, temporary anchorage devices (TADs), digital imaging, and modern biomechanical techniques to deliver predictable and stable treatment outcomes.
As a Professor in the Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics at Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, he has played an important role in undergraduate and postgraduate education, mentoring future orthodontists while contributing to research and academic excellence.
Dr. Rakesh Rao's clinical expertise includes:
Dr. Rakesh has extensive experience in managing a broad spectrum of orthodontic cases, including:
Dr. Rakesh has a keen interest in contemporary orthodontic techniques including:
Dr. Rakesh Rao has authored and co-authored several scientific publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals. His research interests include orthodontic biomechanics, CBCT imaging, orthognathic surgery, impacted teeth, and digital orthodontics.
| S.No. | Title of the Articles | Journal Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cone beam computed tomography evaluation of palatal bone and soft tissue dimensions for orthodontic miniscrew placement. | APOS Trends in Orthodontics. DOI: 10.25259/APOS_14_2026 |
| 2 | Management of midline diastema in orthodontic retreatment case. A novel technique | J Contemp Orthod. 2022;6(4):178–180 |
| 3 | Localization of impacted canines – A Comparative Study of Computed Tomography and Orthopantomography. | Journal of Medicine and Life. Vol. 13, Issue 1, January–March 2020, pp. 56–63 |
| 4 | Accuracy of surgical prediction following mandibular advancement | J Indian Orthod Soc. 2018;52:S55–61 |
| 5 | Smartphone as an alternative in taking Micrographs in Orthodontics | J Res Adv Dent. 2017;6(2s):225–228 |
| 6 | Treatment Protocols for Practitioners by Indian Orthodontic Society – Orthognathic Surgery for Practitioners | Orthognathic Surgery for Practitioners by IOS |
| 7 | Multidisciplinary treatment – case reports of orthodontic forced eruption. | Journal of Dental Science and Research. Dec 2015 |
| 8 | The relation of growth hormone receptor gene variant and craniofacial morphological determinants – polymerase chain reaction (PCR) study. | RGUHS J Dent Sciences. Dec 2011; Vol. 3, Issue 4: 46–51 |
| 9 | Utility arches in orthodontics – case report. | Annals and Essences of Dentistry. March 2011; Vol. 3, Issue 1: 34–38 |
| 10 | A Comparative study of the shear bond strength of four orthodontic bonding systems – In vitro. | AP State Dent. Journal. Vol. 2, Issue 4, Oct–Dec 2009 |
| 11 | Molar distalization with pendulum appliance in non-compliant patient. | Deccan Dent. Journal. Nov–Dec 2009 |
Journal Details:
APOS Trends in Orthodontics. DOI: 10.25259/APOS_14_2026
Journal Details:
J Contemp Orthod. 2022;6(4):178–180
Journal Details:
Journal of Medicine and Life. Vol. 13, Issue 1, January–March 2020, pp. 56–63
Journal Details:
J Indian Orthod Soc. 2018;52:S55–61
Journal Details:
J Res Adv Dent. 2017;6(2s):225–228
Journal Details:
Orthognathic Surgery for Practitioners by IOS
Journal Details:
Journal of Dental Science and Research. Dec 2015
Journal Details:
RGUHS J Dent Sciences. Dec 2011; Vol. 3, Issue 4: 46–51
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Annals and Essences of Dentistry. March 2011; Vol. 3, Issue 1: 34–38
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AP State Dent. Journal. Vol. 2, Issue 4, Oct–Dec 2009
Journal Details:
Deccan Dent. Journal. Nov–Dec 2009
Throughout his academic career, Dr. Rakesh Rao has actively contributed to orthodontic education through:
Dr. Rakesh actively contributes to academic and professional development through:
Dr. Rakesh believes successful orthodontic treatment requires meticulous diagnosis, individualized treatment planning, and long-term functional stability. His philosophy emphasizes:
Committed to excellence in both clinical practice and academics, Dr. Rakesh Rao continues to advance orthodontic care through teaching, research, and adoption of modern treatment protocols.
Senior Consultant – Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics at FMS Dental Hospitals, Professor, Invisalign Certified Orthodontist and experienced clinician with nearly two decades of expertise in comprehensive orthodontics, dentofacial orthopedics, orthognathic surgical cases, CBCT-guided diagnosis and evidence-based orthodontic care for children, adolescents and adults.
Whether you require traditional braces, ceramic braces, Invisalign clear aligners, early interceptive orthodontics, growth modification therapy, adult orthodontic treatment, impacted tooth management, orthognathic surgical orthodontics, CBCT-guided treatment planning or multidisciplinary orthodontic rehabilitation, Dr. Rakesh Rao provides individualized treatment designed to achieve excellent facial aesthetics, functional occlusion and long-term treatment stability.
Every orthodontic treatment begins with a comprehensive clinical examination, digital records, CBCT-based diagnosis where indicated, and personalized treatment planning to deliver predictable, evidence-based and patient-centered orthodontic outcomes.
Comprehensive treatment for children, adolescents and adults including fixed braces, ceramic braces, Invisalign clear aligners, early interceptive orthodontics, growth modification and complex orthodontic rehabilitation.
Utilizing CBCT-guided diagnosis, Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs), digital orthodontic imaging, contemporary biomechanics and evidence-based treatment planning to deliver predictable, accurate and stable outcomes.
Professor of Orthodontics with nearly two decades of experience in clinical practice, postgraduate education, research, orthognathic orthodontics and mentoring future orthodontic specialists.
Customized Invisalign clear aligner treatment with digital smile planning for discreet, comfortable and effective correction of mild to complex orthodontic problems.
Extensive experience in impacted teeth, skeletal discrepancies, orthognathic surgical cases, multidisciplinary rehabilitation and management of complex malocclusions.
Every orthodontic treatment plan is individualized using comprehensive diagnosis, scientific evidence and modern orthodontic protocols to achieve long-term functional stability and facial harmony.