The Salaita Orthodontics team works hard to deliver superior care and smiles that our patients can be confident in showing to others. We recognize that a smile is one of the first things that people may notice about you, and we understand how important a healthy smile is to both your oral health and your self-esteem.
Putting your trust in us will help your treatment be more successful, especially as we rely on you to keep your teeth clean, brackets intact, and aligners and retainers in place. Our special incentive programs encourage young patients to develop healthy habits, take their oral health into their own hands, and earn rewards for doing so.
Salaita Orthodontics offers early treatment for young children, which is crucial for addressing issues early and preventing later problems. We also provide complete orthodontic treatment for adolescents and adults, proving that it is never too late to get the smile youve always wanted. Whether youre interested in traditional braces or Invisalign clear aligners, we will work with you at every step of your treatment plan to develop the course of action that will work best for you.
Dr. Salaita received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from West Virginia University in 2011, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Her many awards and scholarships include: Omicron Kappa Epsilon for the highest GPA in the sciences, the Dr. J. Matthews Mathias Scholarship for extraordinary patient care, and the Quintessence Book Award for outstanding contributions in the field of research. She also completed a one-year internship in the Orthodontic Department at The Ohio State University and a three-year residency program in orthodontics at The Ohio State University, receiving her Masters of Science Degree and Certificate in Orthodontics in 2015.
Dr. Salaita loves getting to know her patients, establishing relationships with them and transforming their smiles! She is married to her husband, Louai, who is a prosthodontist in Johnstown, Ohio. They have a daughter, Evelyn, a son, Victor, and a miniature Goldendoodle, Parker. As a family, they are so happy to call Westerville home and enjoy being out and about at the parks, shops and restaurants.
In this practice, Dr. Salaita enjoyed three wonderful years of mentorship working alongside and learning from Dr. Steven Emrich. She looks forward to continuing his legacy of over 30 years of exceptional orthodontic service to Westerville and the surrounding communities. Dr. Emrich is no longer actively seeing patients, but he remains an integral part of our team.
Were an office with decades of cumulative experience in orthodontics. That means that youll get the best care available when you come in to see us. Service with a smile takes on a whole new meaning at Salaita Orthodontics.
To provide exceptional orthodontic care with compassion, integrity and enthusiasm in a warm, friendly environment. To strive to utilize the latest state-of-the-art equipment, supplies and techniques, enabling us to tailor treatment to meet patients individual needs for the best results. We are committed to ensuring that our patients have an unmatched orthodontic experience and leave our office smiling with confidence!
Founded in 1929 by seven members, the American Board of Orthodontics, also known as the ABO, was the first specialty board created in the field of dentistry. As the global leader in orthodontic board certification, the ABOs vision is to set the standards of care for excellence in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
The ABOs mission is to elevate the quality of orthodontic care for the public by promoting excellence through certification, education and professional collaboration. This mission is achieved by recognizing the core values:
Orthodontic specialists, like Dr. Rashelle Salaita, have earned their dentistry degree and completed an advanced post-doctoral course, accredited by the American Dental Association, of at least two academic years in the specialty of orthodontics. To attain board certification, the orthodontist must pass a series of difficult, thorough written and oral examinations. They must also submit case studies of patients theyve successfully treated. The entire certification process can take anywhere from 5 to 10 years. Once this level of recognition is achieved, board certified orthodontists must be recertified every 10 years to maintain their status.
Dr. Salaita is board certified, also known as being a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, which is a distinction that less than 50% of all American orthodontists achieve. By choosing to undergo rigorous evaluation by her peers, Dr. Salaita has proven her commitment to ongoing education and evolving proficiency in the field of orthodontics. View an info graphic by clicking the button below.