MEET YOUR ORTHODONTIST

Dr. O earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in the Class of 2003.

She has a Master in "Cosmetic Dentistry” from The University of Iowa,

 and Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Advanced Specialty Education from The Georgia School of Orthodontics

After being a successful practice owner she than became a faculty and taught dentistry for 8 years at University of Iowa, University of Colorado, and University of Detroit Mercy, while practicing dentistry. She lectured Nationally and Internationally about Cosmetic Smile Designs. 

Our doctor's experience in ORTHODONTICS and COSMETIC DENTISTRY will take your  orthodontic treatment beyond teeth alignment, with an unique approach that results in a balanced, functional and beautiful smile.

Dr. O. fosters a diverse and inclusive environment and she speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese.

 Married to her high school sweetheart Chris, they have one daughter and one son. They moved to Evans, Ga in 2019 and fell in love with the CSRA community! 

She enjoys traveling, cheering her kids and spend time with family, friends and at church. She is an active member in our community.

  Dental Medicine Field Award: Spotlight Faculty for the Anschutz Medical Campus @ The University of Colorado Aspen Ideas Festival.

Chair of the Dental Anatomy/Occlusion Section @ the American Dental Education Association.

Winner of the APEX scholarship* for Dental Students at American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).

* Mentored dental students as a faculty.

American Dental Association

American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry

American Association of Orthodontists

Southern Association of Orthodontists

Georgia Association of Orthodontists

Augusta Dental Society

Oliveira D; In vitro Streptococcus mutans adhesion and biofilm formation on different esthetic orthodontic archwires. The Angle Orthodontist, 2021, 91 (6): 786-793.

Oliveira D; Bending Properties of Aesthetic-Coated Ortho Archwires. 43rd Moyers Symposium, University of Michigan, MI, Mar 2016. Writing manuscript for the AJO-DO.

Oliveira D; Warren J; Levy S; Kolker J; Qian F. Acceptance of Minimally Invasive Dentistry Among U.S. Dentists. Oral Health Prev Dent., 2016 Jun; 27.

 Oliveira, D; Straub-Morarend, C; Handysides, R; Dawson, D; Spallek, H. U.S. Dental Students’ Evidence-Based Practice Knowledge, Perceptions and Behavior: A Cross Sectional Study. J Dental Educ., 2016 Apr;80(4):430-8.

Oliveira D. Current Innovation in Post-Graduate Dental Education. ADEA Section on Orthodontics Members’ Forum. ADEA Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, Mar 2016.

Oliveira D; Ghazal, T; Caplan, D; Cowen, HJ. Factors related to receipt of dental care in Eastern Iowa nursing facilities. Spec Care Dentist. 2015 Jul;35 (4):175-81.

Oliveira D. Esthetic Considerations and Orthodontic treatment for Adult Patients. Orthodontic Residency Program. University of Detroit Mercy, MI, Mar 2015.

Oliveira D. Mastering Esthetic Dentistry after Orthodontic Treatment: Build-Up Technique. UFPEL Post-Graduate Conference, Rio Grande Sul, Brazil, April 2014.