Dr. Rickabaugh received his Bachelor of Arts in biology from Wichita State University in 1978 and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1982. He was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society for his noteworthy achievements at UMKC.
Following dental school, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy Dental Corps, and served on active duty for eight years. He attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander. After his naval service, Dr. Rickabaugh attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he received his orthodontic specialty training. He graduated with a certificate in orthodontics and a Master of Science in dental science, and moved to Winston-Salem.
Dr. Rickabaugh is active with organized dentistry/orthodontics and maintains membership in national, regional, and state societies. He is passionate about the profession and observes daily how treatment impacts peoples lives.
To support his beloved profession, he has served in leadership roles. He is a past president of the Forsyth County Dental Society and the North Carolina Association of Orthodontists. He has also served as the NC Director to the Southern Association of Orthodontists as well the NC Delegate to the House of Delegates for the American Association of Orthodontists.
Dr. Rickabaugh and his wife live in Winston-Salem with their adopted Latvian children, Sophia and Erik. Their son Thomas is an NC State civil engineering graduate who worked six years as a track supervisor for Norfolk Southern Railroad. He now attends Georgia Tech University in Atlanta pursuing his MBA.
In his free time, Dr. Rickabaugh sits in the bleachers watching baseball games or fly fishing. When time permits, he upland bird hunts or competes in field trials with his German Shorthaired Pointers, Butch and Waco.
We are committed to providing the highest quality of clinical care and personalized service in a warm and compassionate atmosphere. Dr. Rickabaugh and our staff enjoy getting to know each patient and the family, and love creating relationships that last multiple generations.
For most people, achieving a healthy, beautiful smile is the reason for receiving orthodontic care. If you're self-conscious about your smile, correcting your concerns with braces will greatly improve the way you look and feel.
When your treatment is complete, you will have the smile you've always dreamed of and the confidence to show it off! We also want you to feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire orthodontic experience, and our practice is dedicated to making sure that you receive the quality care you deserve.
Orthodontic appliances are made of metal, ceramic, or plastic. They may be removable or they may be brackets bonded to the teeth. By placing a constant, gentle force in a carefully controlled direction, braces slowly move teeth to the proper position.
Gone are the days when a metal band with a bracket was placed around each tooth. You can now choose clear or metal brackets and, in some cases, the color of your appliance. Wires are far less noticeable, and the latest materials are designed to move teeth faster with more comfort. Today, any age is a great age to wear braces!
Treatment time varies and can last between one and three years, depending on several factors including age, treatment method, and how minor or severe your case is. A big factor in a successful treatment is you! The more involved and diligent you are, the more efficient your treatment will be. For children, receiving interceptive or early treatment can also help provide a quicker treatment time.
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 based on 12 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestBrooklynn Norman
2 years ago
I'm new to the area and needed an orthodontist closer to where I live and I'm so glad I chose Rickabaugh. The staff is excellent and super friendly. Dr. Rickabaugh was amazing! He's super nice, honest, and funny. This place is the best!!
KiDee Mac
2 years ago
Teeth looked worse after braces I ended with a crossbite and teeth midline were even top to bottom but teeth did not align with my face.. I will be getting Invisalign this year to correct my smile.. I stopped smiling three years ago.. so happy to be correcting Please do not trust just anybody with your smile! Consultations are normally free so do research
Josh Grimes
2 years ago
Everyone here at Dr. Rickabaugh's office is great. I've especially enjoyed any time that Taylor has helped me. She and Dr. Rickabaugh are professional, efficient, and very nice. This is definitely the place to go for your ortho needs!
Josh Grimes
3 years ago
Everyone here at Dr. Rickabaugh's office is great. I've especially enjoyed any time that Taylor has helped me. She and Dr. Rickabaugh are professional, efficient, and very nice. This is definitely the place to go for your ortho needs!
Brooklynn Norman
3 years ago
I'm new to the area and needed an orthodontist closer to where I live and I'm so glad I chose Rickabaugh. The staff is excellent and super friendly. Dr. Rickabaugh was amazing! He's super nice, honest, and funny. This place is the best!!
KiDee Mac
3 years ago
Teeth looked worse after braces I ended with a crossbite and teeth midline were even top to bottom but teeth did not align with my face.. I will be getting Invisalign this year to correct my smile.. I stopped smiling three years ago.. so happy to be correcting Please do not trust just anybody with your smile! Consultations are normally free so do research
Ed Carlson
3 years ago
Dr. Rickabaugh is amazing and he has an incredible staff. The efficiency and professionalism can't be beat. When I was considering orthodontia again as an adult (40+), a friend highly recommend Dr. R. His price was much less than another practice, and the results are still spot-on after 12 years! He will not settle for anything less than perfection. In my case, he was creative in how to move teeth in order to make space, and it was a success, thereby eliminating the need for extraction. He is 100% honest and doesn't beat around the bush. Don't even consider another orthodontist - go see Dr. Rickabaugh!!
Ed Carlson
4 years ago
Dr. Rickabaugh is amazing and he has an incredible staff. The efficiency and professionalism can't be beat. When I was considering orthodontia again as an adult (40+), a friend highly recommend Dr. R. His price was much less than another practice, and the results are still spot-on after 12 years! He will not settle for anything less than perfection. In my case, he was creative in how to move teeth in order to make space, and it was a success, thereby eliminating the need for extraction. He is 100% honest and doesn't beat around the bush. Don't even consider another orthodontist - go see Dr. Rickabaugh!!
Ana Vela
4 years ago
Funny thing is that I did not want to take my daughter to see him because my ex-husband's then mistress took her daughters there. I went to him only to tell my ex "nope". But when I met Dr. Rickabaugh, I was blown away by his professionalism and great personality. Thought for sure someone that gifted would be sky high. Well, he actually had the lowest down payment I could find and great payment options. It just got better from there. He told us exactly what was wrong with my daughter's mouth, what course he would take, time frame and cost. Right on the money!! May I add that his staff are some of the sweetest people I have ever met. The best and worst part came yesterday and today. After having had her braces off about 6 weeks, my girl had a terrible accident on her horse. She hit a tree with her face. All I could see was blood and those beautiful straight white teeth arranged in a horrible mess. I was certain her jaw was broken and that some of her teeth would be lost. I immediately called Dr. Rickabaugh (thank God), and he was my life line. He told me to take her to the hospital to check for concussion, take X-rays etc. I sent him a picture of her mouth. I just knew it was bad. Dr. Rickabaugh asked that I text him with results, and to bring her to his practice at 8:30 am so he could start fixing her up. Hearing those words were a surge of relief. And when I saw the mangled mess of teeth put back straight and protected with new braces: I could feel the relief. Dr. Rickabaugh was the game changer in this scenario. If I really liked him before, I absolutely love him now for giving my daughter back her beautiful smile. And all though I know this is still a journey, my girl and I both know we could not be in better hands.
Kayla nelson
4 years ago
Best Orthodontist in the world. I absolutely owe my smile to him!!
Ana Vela
5 years ago
Funny thing is that I did not want to take my daughter to see him because my ex-husband's then mistress took her daughters there. I went to him only to tell my ex "nope". But when I met Dr. Rickabaugh, I was blown away by his professionalism and great personality. Thought for sure someone that gifted would be sky high. Well, he actually had the lowest down payment I could find and great payment options. It just got better from there. He told us exactly what was wrong with my daughter's mouth, what course he would take, time frame and cost. Right on the money!! May I add that his staff are some of the sweetest people I have ever met. The best and worst part came yesterday and today. After having had her braces off about 6 weeks, my girl had a terrible accident on her horse. She hit a tree with her face. All I could see was blood and those beautiful straight white teeth arranged in a horrible mess. I was certain her jaw was broken and that some of her teeth would be lost. I immediately called Dr. Rickabaugh (thank God), and he was my life line. He told me to take her to the hospital to check for concussion, take X-rays etc. I sent him a picture of her mouth. I just knew it was bad. Dr. Rickabaugh asked that I text him with results, and to bring her to his practice at 8:30 am so he could start fixing her up. Hearing those words were a surge of relief. And when I saw the mangled mess of teeth put back straight and protected with new braces: I could feel the relief. Dr. Rickabaugh was the game changer in this scenario. If I really liked him before, I absolutely love him now for giving my daughter back her beautiful smile. And all though I know this is still a journey, my girl and I both know we could not be in better hands.
Kayla nelson
5 years ago
Best Orthodontist in the world. I absolutely owe my smile to him!!
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5 years ago
Dr. Rickabaugh is top notch! I went to 3 other orthodontists before I chose him. So happy I did. One of the orthodontist's plan was to extract 3 of my daughter's teeth. Dr. Rickabaugh did an excellent job on my daughter's teeth and never had any extracted. He is doing my son's braces as well.
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6 years ago
Dr. Rickabaugh is top notch! I went to 3 other orthodontists before I chose him. So happy I did. One of the orthodontist's plan was to extract 3 of my daughter's teeth. Dr. Rickabaugh did an excellent job on my daughter's teeth and never had any extracted. He is doing my son's braces as well.
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