Dr. Maria B. Rodriguez

Dr. Maria B. Rodriguez is a highly accomplished orthodontist known for her expertise and commitment to patient care. She began her journey in dentistry by earning her General Dentist degree from the Central University of Venezuela in 2006. After two years of dental practice, her passion for learning led her to pursue a 3-year Orthodontics residency, where she achieved her Master’s degree with honorable mention in 2011. Dr. Rodriguez furthered her education in the United States, attending UCSF dental school for two years and obtaining her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 2016. With a decade of experience primarily in private practice, she has become an expert in orthodontics, offering a variety of techniques and appliances, including Invisalign, clear aligners, traditional braces, Damon braces, TADs, and clear braces to address diverse patient needs. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Rodriguez also contributed to the field of dentistry by working part-time as ad-honorem faculty at the Oral Radiology Department of her dental school. She is a multilingual practitioner, fluent in both Spanish and English, and is dedicated to creating a tranquil environment where patients of all ages feel at ease. Dr. Rodriguez is an active member of esteemed dental organizations,including 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 the International Association for Orthodontics. Her deep understanding of occlusion and general dentistry allows her to provide practical and customized treatment plans, ensuring the well-being of her patients.