Aarathi R Rao
SUMMARY
AARATHI RAVISH RAO, BDS MDS DDS MS
1906, Edgewood drive, Schofield, WI – 54476
dr.aarathirao@gmail.com (972) 757-2905
Qualified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with training and clinical experience in the US and India. Currently a Physician Associate in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery at the Marshfield federally qualified family health center, Rhinelander and Weston, Wisconsin. Extensive volunteer and professional experience and passion for providing care to improve the health of patients in the underserved and underinsured low-income communities in the US and abroad. Background presenting at international dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery / maxillofacial surgery awards and conferences.
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry – UMN School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, MN
Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2016 – 2020
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry – CODA-Accredited Program for Advanced-Standing Students, Minneapolis, MN
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), 2014 – 2016
Christian Medical College, Vellore, TamilNadu, India
Short term course on Hospital Management – 2012
SDM College of Dental Sciences and Craniofacial Center, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
Residency – Master of Dental Surgery (MDS), Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 2007 – 2010
A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), 2000 – 2004
Alpha Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai, India
Honors Graduate, 1996 – 2000
INTERNSHIPS & EXTERNSHIPS
EXTERNSHIPS
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 03/23/2015 – 03/27/2015 Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 03/16/2015 – 03/21/2015 University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 08/25/2014 – 08/29/2014 Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 04/032009 – 05/22/2009
ROTATIONS / INTERNSHIPS
Rotating Internship, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, 11/02/2004 – 11/02/2005 Trained in all faculties of dental surgery, including two months in advanced applications in each department.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
State of Minneapolis Dentist’s License 2016 ~ State of Wisconsin Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery License 2020- current ~ CPR Certified 2009 – 2020 ~ BLS Certified 2009 – 2023 ~ ACLS Certified 2016 – 2023 ~ PALS Certified 2018- 2023~ ATLS- 2018- 2021
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery- Reviewer of the articles submitted for publications- 2020 -current.
British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery- Reviewer of the articles submitted for publications- 2020-current.
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery- Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in India. Reviewer of the articles submitted for publications- 2022-current.
Ology journals- Reviewer of the articles submitted for publications- 2020-current.
Women Maxillofacial Network- Board member, 2020 – An organization to empower women in Maxillofacial Surgery. 2020- current
Continuing Dental Education- Marshfield hospital system and Marshfield Family Health Center- Committee member- 2021- current.
Wisconsin Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery- Secretary and Treasurer for the organization- 2023
Union Gospel Mission Dental Clinic, Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, 2014 – 2017
Mission of Mercy – Mankato, 2014 and Minneapolis, 2018
Give Kids A Smile Community Dental Services for Underserved Children (ADA), University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, MN, 2014~2016
American Red Cross International Services – Restoring Family Links, Dallas Chapter, Dallas, TX, 2013 Lion’s Club International Free Medical and Dental Camps, Various Locations in India, 2011- 2013
PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Marshfield Family Health Center- Rhinelander Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Weston Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – Wisconsin- Associate Physician OMS – 2020- Current.
Marshfield Health System Hospital- Marshfield- Wisconsin- Attending provider for Maxillofacial trauma- 2020- current.
Marshfield Health System Hospital- Minocqua- Wisconsin- Attending provider for Maxillofacial services 2020- current.
Aspirus Hospital – Rhinelander- Wisconsin- Attending provider for Maxillofacial services- 2020- current. Srinivas Institute, Mangalore, India, Dec 2011– Apr 2013
Assistant Professor of Dental Sciences – Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 2012 – 2013 Assistant Professor – Department of Dental Medicine; Medical Sciences & Research Center, 2011 – 2012
Kunnel Orthodontic Center, Skokie, IL, Sep 2010 – Dec 2010
Volunteer Orthodontic Assistant
Manipal University College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, India, Jul 2006 – Oct 2006
Clinical Tutor – Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Rai Dental Clinic, Mangalore, India, May 2005 – Jul 2006
General Dentist, 2005 – 2006 Dental Volunteer, 2005
HONORS AND AWARDS
Board Certification- Diplomate of American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – 2022
Horace Wells Senior Student Award for outstanding achievement in the field of Dental Anesthesiology- American
society of Dental Anesthesiology – 2016.
Pattabhisheka Award for 10th Rank in Master of Dental Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, ranked among 25 dental schools in the state conducted by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences for the year 2010.
Certificate of Excellence for securing 10th rank in the final year of Bachelor of Dental Surgery; ranked among 25 dental schools in the state at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences for the year 2004-2005.
Certificate of Excellence for securing 8th rank in Periodontics at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences for the year 2004-05.
Certificate of Excellence for securing 10th rank in Master of Dental Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences for the year 2004-2005.
Venson Award for Best Outgoing Student Indian Dental Association (IDA) Member of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences for the year 2004-2005.
ADVANCED TRAINING
Fibula teeth Surgical Course- Hands on workshop for training on placement of dental implants in fibula bone for management of oral and maxillofacial cancer patients. March 2022- Dallas, Texas
National meeting- American Association of Oral and maxillofacial Surgery Conference,Virtual meeting, October 2020
National meeting- American Association of Oral and maxillofacial Surgery Conference, Boston- MA, October 2019
National meeting- American College of Oral and maxillofacial Surgeons, Santa Fe, NM, April 2019.
Workshop on 3D printing for maxillofacial defects- AO trauma- Tampa, FL, September 2019 AO Craniomaxillary Principles Course, Minnesota, 2016
Daniel Waite lectureship- University of Minnesota school of Dentistry and Mayo Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Rochester, MN- 2015-2019.
Emergency Management and BLS Training for Dental Practitioners, Srinivas Institute of Dental Sciences,
Mangalore, India. Nov 2012.
National Cleft lip and Palate Conference, Yenepoya Craniofacial Center, Mangalore, India. Oct 2012.
Workshop on Orthognathic skills, Narayan Hrudyalaya and Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center, Bangalore, India. Nov 2010.
AO Craniomaxillary Principles Course, Chennai, India. Nov 2008.
7th National Conference of Indian Society of Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, Mangalore, India. Feb 2008 to Mar 2008.
OOO National Workshop on Maxillofacial Infection & Developmental Disorders, KLE Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, India. May 2008.
2nd International Conference on Comprehensive Management of Oral Cancer, Hubli, India. Nov 2007. 18th International Conference of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (ICOMS), Bangalore, India. Nov 2007. Advanced Cranio Maxillary Forum (ACMF) Symposium – Focus on Maxillofacial Surgery, ICOMS, Bangalore, India. Nov 2007 to Nov 2007.
Cleft Lip and Palate Management – Continuing Dental Education, KLE Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum, India. Jun 2007.
50-hour Advanced Training Program Workshop on Surgical Implantology and Implant Prosthodontics, Indian Academy of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Chennai, India. Jul 2005 to Aug 2005.
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Rao A.R. (2021) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery guide to general dentists- Invited as a guest speaker – presentation to the general dentists in the Marshfield Health System, WI
Rao A.R(Sept 2021) Invited as a guest speaker for – Mentorship (fellowship) programmes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery:India and World.
Rao A. R.( August 2020) – Global Congress of Women Maxillofacial Surgeons- Invited as a panelist for the meeting. Virtual meeting.
Rao A.R. (July 2019) Factors Associated With the Mental Health and Satisfaction of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residents in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Study and Analysis. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Rao A.R. (April 2019) Factors Associated With the Mental Health and Satisfaction of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residents in the United States: A Poster presentation- American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Rao A.R( April 2018)- Opioid Epidemic and how dentists can help with the management- Table clinic at Star of the North Annual Dental Meet- 2018- Minneapolis- St Paul, MN
Rao A.R. (Dec 2014). Anthropometry and Prevalence of Common Health Problems among School Going Children in Surathkal, Karnataka. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research (JCDR).
Rao A.R. (Nov 2010). Analysis of post-operative infections in head and neck cancer patients on providing an immune enhancement supplement – Prospective Study, submitted to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India.
Rao A.R. (Nov 2008). Alveolar Bone Grafting – A review of techniques and outcomes, 34 th Annual Conference of AOMSI (Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India), Lucknow, India.
Rao A.R. (Mar 2008). Craniofacial Clefts, A Review and retrospective analysis of Craniofacial clefts in the SDM Craniofacial Center, 7th National Conference of Indian Society of Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, Dharwad, India.
Rao A.R. (Nov 2007) Craniofacial Bone Grafts – A Review, 18th International Conference of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (ICOMS), India (poster presentation).
Current work in progress:
August 2020: Marshfield Clinic Health System: Clinical Quality Measures to Improve Diagnosis surrounding Oral Cancer- Associated as a Surgeon for the research. Proposal has been submitted for the Federal grant.
September 2020: Case research paper- Raynaud’s phenomenon of the tongue- a rare entity.
October 2020: Evaluation of the management protocol for patients on Oral and IV bisphosphonates in Marshfield Health System – A retrospective analysis from 2000-2020.
PROFESSIONALASSOCIATIONS
AOCMF Membership. 2009 to current
Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) 2016- current Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI) 2019- current International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS) 2019- current American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons(ACOMS) 2016- current American Association of Implantology(AAID) – 2020-2021
American Dental Association (ADA). 2014 to current
The American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. 2015- current
American Student Dental Association (ASDA). 2014 to 2016 Minnesota Dental Association (MDA). 2014 to 2021
Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA). 2020 to current
Wisconsin Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. 2020- current
Academy of General Dentistry. 2014 to 2015
Indian Dental Association (IDA) Membership. 2005 to 2012
Secretary and Treasurer at Wisconsin Society of OMS