Dr. R. Barnard is a board-certified orthodontist in Omaha with nearly 20 years of experience creating beautiful smiles for patients of all ages. She earned her dental degree with honors from the University of Maryland and completed specialized training in orthodontics, along with advanced studies in oral medicine. Dr. Barnard offers a full range of treatment options, including traditional metal braces, clear braces, and Invisalign clear aligners for both teens and adults, as well as early treatment for younger patients. She was inspired to become an orthodontist after her own orthodontist transformed her smile as a child, and she brings that same passion to every patient by providing personalized care with compassion and excellent communication. Dr. Barnard is accepting new patients and is active in the dental community, where she teaches other dentists about orthodontics and early treatment.

Specialties

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OrthodonticsPrimary
Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

University Of Nebraska — Medical School (1983)
University of Maryland Dental School - Doctorate of Dental Surgery, Magna Cum Laude
Marquette University / School Of Dentistry — Residency Hospital (1985)
University of Virginia - Bachelor of Arts in Biology with Distinction
University of Maryland Dental School - Master of Science in Oral Medicine
University of Virginia - Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Distinction
University of Maryland Dental School - Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Orthodontics

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthodontists, Diplomate

What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: DDS,MS,PC

NPI registered: 05/17/2007

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Areas of Focus

OrthodonticsMetal bracesClear bracesInvisalign clear alignersInvisalign Teen clear alignersEarly Orthodontic TreatmentInterdisciplinary Care

Technology & Equipment

Metal braces
Clear braces
Invisalign and Invisalign Teen clear aligners

Professional Memberships

American Board of Orthodontists
American Association of Orthodontists
Omaha District Dental Society
Omaha Orthodontic Study Club
American Dental Society
Midwest Society of Orthodontists
Nebraska Society of Orthodontists
Women's Dental Network
Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning Study Club

Beyond the Office

Lectures to dental community on topics including Early Orthodontic Treatment and Orthodontics for Interdisciplinary Care

Inspired to become an orthodontist at age eleven after her own orthodontist transformed her smile and self-esteem

Met her husband Dan at the University of Virginia; married since 2003

Mother of three children

Worked in private practice for seven years prior to joining Dr. Barnard

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