Dr. Rana Barakat became an orthodontist to fulfill her lifelong dream of creating beautiful smiles for her patients. Her passion for orthodontic care originated in her childhood, because she needed to have extensive work on her own teeth. When her treatment finished, Dr. Barakat became so elated looking at her new beautiful teeth in the mirror that she was inspired to become an orthodontist to help others feel the same way.
To this day, she has always believed that a beautiful smile is essential to achieving oral health as well as confidence. While Barakat Orthodontics uses the most innovative orthodontic technology available, it is Dr. Barakat and her teams personal touch that really makes patients feel so special. It is her priority to provide excellent orthodontic treatment, ensure optimal clinical results, and at the same provide a warm, and positive experience for patients.
Dr. Barakat completed her specialty training in Orthodontics at the prestigious Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester, New York, in 1996. She attended the University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry in 1990 and received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) with honors in 1994. She attended Vanderbilt University for her undergraduate studies in 1987. Dr. Barakat regularly participates in continuing education programs to stay current with leading treatment techniques.
Dr. Barakat is a Board Certified Orthodontist, an achievement held by only 25% of all orthodontists. She has been featured in several magazines, including Health and Beauty, I am Modern, and Northern Virginia Magazine. Dr. Barakat has been voted Top Orthodontist by her peers in Health and Beauty Magazine (2006, 2007, 2008), Washingtonian Magazine, Top Orthodontist (consecutively 2009 2018), Northern Virginia Magazine (consecutively 2009 2018) and Virginia Living Magazine (consecutively 2011 2018). Most recently, Dr. Barakat has been voted a Top Dentist in the Nation by topDentist.
Barakat Orthodontics has been serving the orthodontic needs of Northern VA patients since 1996. We specialize in orthodontics for patients of any age because we believe it is never too late for a beautiful healthy smile! We offer comprehensive treatment plans to meet your orthodontic needs in an effective and timely manner.
Barakat Orthodontics is conveniently located in Sterling, Virginia and serves patients from all over Northern Virginia. In particular, our office is in close proximity to the areas of Potomac Falls, Sterling, Ashburn, Cascades, Lowes Island, and Countryside, yet some of our patients come from as far away as Washington D.C. and Maryland.
Is it time for your child or teen to get braces? Maybe youve noticed them having difficulty speaking clearly, or even the front teeth sticking out due to a long-gone thumb sucking habit. When it comes to your son or daughter getting braces, let this information from the American Association of Orthodontists serve as your guide to what every parent can expect.