It's easy to love a doctor you can trust and Dr. Monika Barakat has extensive experience treating patients of all ages with traditional braces, clear aligners, and the latest orthodontic technologies.
At Opus1 Orthodontic Studio, we believe that every smile is a blank canvas, a starting point. With equal parts precision and artistry, whether recommending braces or Invisalign, Dr. Barakat will evaluate you as an individual to unlock your utmost potential.
We know that selecting the right orthodontist is an important decision and we appreciate the concerns you might have for your or a family members dental treatment. Dr. Barakat takes the time to understand your needs and makes every effort to offer you the perfect treatment plan, with the hopes of exceeding your expectations.
Dr. Monika Barakat spent 11 years learning the skills needed to manage tooth movement and to guide facial development. At Opus1 Orthodontic Studio, youll enjoy a wide range of treatment options and adjunct procedures, delivered with the latest orthodontic technology and techniques to ensure outstanding results for you and your family.
Our pleasant, fun office will put you at ease throughout your treatment, so you can relax and enjoy our high-quality service. Patients of all ages will love our comfortable waiting room, personalized care, and friendly Opus1 team.
We want to treat our patients like we would treat our own families. That means our supportive Opus1 Orthodontic Studio team is passionate about working with you to achieve your goals for your smile and your life.
We accept more insurance plans than the average dental office and we can work with you to figure out a payment plan because we believe that budget restrictions should never get in the way of your smile.
You can have us even check your benefits and give you a complete financial breakdown. Well work with your Arizona insurance company to ensure that youre getting the maximum coverage available under your plan, so you can get the smile you deserve.
During her time in dental school, she discovered her passion for orthodontics and went on to pursue further post-graduate training as part of a dual degree program at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.
In addition to three years of specialty training in the Rutgers orthodontic department, for which she was awarded a Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics, she also earned a Master of Science in Dentistry Degree in 2006.
Over the years, Dr. Barakat has continued to dedicate herself to the orthodontic craft in many different settings, including large practices, small private practices, and as an independent consultant.
Dr. Barakat regularly attends conferences and continuing education courses to keep up to date with the latest in orthodontic technology so that she can provide the highest quality treatments for her patients.
When not in the clinic, Dr. Barakat enjoys skiing, hiking, and just about any outdoor activity, especially in the company of her husband, Mark, two daughters, Jennah and Kathryn, as well as her Shih Tzu, Gabby.
Dr. Monika Barakat was born and raised in the south of Poland prior to moving to New Jersey at the age of 15. She received her Bachelors of Art in Biology in 1999 from Kean University and her DMD degree from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, formerly New Jersey Dental School, in 2003. During her time in dental school, she discovered a passion for orthodontics and thus pursued further post-graduate training as part of a dual degree program at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. In addition to three years of specialty training in the orthodontic department, for which she was awarded a Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics, she also pursued and earned a Master of Science in Dentistry Degree in 2006.
Over the course of the next 10 years, Dr. Barakat welcomed two beautiful girls into the world, moved from New Jersey to Ohio and then Arizona as her husband began and then finished his specialty training. All the while, she continued to dedicate herself to practice exclusively orthodontics in many diverse settings, both within large groups, small private practices, and as an independent consultant. Nonetheless, she always dreamt of opening up her own office, with the goal of demanding excellence of herself and those around her for the best possible patient outcomes. Soon after realizing that her family was thriving in Arizona and had found a home, she began to pursue that dream: after nearly two years of planning, Opus 1 Orthodontic Studio opened its doors in 2016.
An orthodontist is a dentist, but a dentist is not an Orthodontist. All orthodontists are dentists first, but though not every dentist has the qualifications to be an orthodontist. Dr. Barakat continued her formal education for 2 or 3 additional years before receiving the necessary license and certification. As an orthodontist, Dr. Barakat has spent years studying nothing but how and why to move teeth. This includes what to do, how to plan, and how to execute the appropriate treatment plan.
Specialists receive additional training to give them the skills needed to deal with more complex orthodontic problems. Dentists receive basic orthodontic training which allows them to perform root canals, extract wisdom teeth, and treat young children who do not need to see an orthodontist yet.