Dr. Rizkallah is a certified Orthodontist and Dentofacial Orthopedist.
Over his career, Dr Rizkallah has accumulated numerous degrees, honors, and accollades in various arenas. In addition to attaining valedictorian status in multiple professional programs, Dr. Rizkallah has held many leadership positions in the dental field. He is considered among his compatriots to be a leader in modern dental and orthodontic treatment. His treatment time efficiency along with his invisible and affordable treatment options have broadened the population of candidates now desiring tooth movement.
Dr Rizkallah attended formal residency training in orthodontics at Boston University, and possesses a Masters degree in Orthodontic Biomaterials. His particular orthodontic research focus has been on improving invisible braces and the development of plastics designed for the purpose of providing invisible tooth movement.
Dr. Rizkallah applies his research knowledge daily in his orthodontic treatment, by providing “simple aligners” to patients desiring improved tooth position in an invisible/ affordable fashion. Many of his “simple aligner” patients have never had orthodontic treatment because of an aversion to “braces.” Dr. Rizkallah’s “simple aligners” allow these individuals to receive the results they have wanted in a fashion that fits their social needs.
Higher Education
| Institution | Degree | Field | Class Rank | |
| Boston University | Masters of Science in Dentistry | M.S.D. | Orthodontic Biomaterials | Not Applicable |
| Boston University | Masters of Science in Dentistry | M.S.D. | Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | Not Applicable |
| Boston University | Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study | C.A.G.S. | Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | Not Applicable |
| Boston University | Invisalign Certification | Certificate | Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | Not Applicable |
| Non-University Curriculum | Lingual Braces Certification | Certificate | Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics | Not Applicable |
| SUNY at Stony Brook | TMJ Certification | Certificate | Temporomandibular Dysfunction | Not Applicable |
| SUNY at Stony Brook | Doctor of Dental Surgery | D.D.S. Highest Honors |
Dental Medicine | Valedictorian |
| SUNY at Buffalo | Bachelor of Arts | B.A. Summa Cum Laude | Biological Sciences | Valedictorian |
| SUNY at Buffalo | Bachelor of Science | B.S. Summa Cum Laude | Human Resource Management | Valedictorian |
Honors
| HONORS | INSTITUTION |
| ADA Presidential Citation Awarded for “Outstanding service in initiating and supporting Question 2 to revolutionize dental insurance” – Dr. G Shepley, ADA President |
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| MDS 2022 Leadership Award Awarded for “Outstanding Vision, Dedication & Commitment to Excellence” for authoring Petition 21-13, which became Question 2, now known as MGL 176X |
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| Leader in Dentistry Award Awarded to doctors that signed Initiative petition 21-13 “A law to implement Medical Loss Ratios for Dental Benefits Plans” (aka Question 2, MGL 176X). |
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| Center of Excellence | Lingual Care / I-Braces |
| Alpha Omega Award for Excellence Awarded to the student graduating as valedictorian from the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. |
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| American Association of Orthodontics Award Presented to the student who has demonstrated outstanding performance in Orthodontics |
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| The American Association of Oral Biologists Award Presented to the graduate who has shown the greatest achievement & potential in oral biology and to encourage student research in oral biology. |
SUNYStony Brook |
| Quintessence Book Award for Research Achievement Presented to the graduate who has demonstrated excellence in research. |
SUNYStony Brook |
| Nancy Wender National Dental Board High Achievement Award Awarded to the student achieving the highest Part I score in class (Score: 97) |
SUNYStony Brook |
| Student Clinicians of the ADA (SCADA) Award Winner Third place national award winner at the 141st meeting of the American Dental Association, Chicago. |
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| ADA/ Dentsply Student Clinician Award Awarded to one student per dental school each year, based on a research presentation competition. |
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| The SUNY at Stony Brook Dental Student Merit Award Awarded to one dental student per class based on academic standing and leadership. |
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| William S. Kramer OKU Award of Dental Excellence, Scholastic Scholarship Awarded to the student with the highest academic average, sophomore year. |
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| The SUNY at Stony Brook 1998 Dental Student Merit Award Awarded to one dental student per class based on academic standing and leadership. |
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| Omicron Kappa Upsilon Freshman Dental Award, Scholastic Scholarship Awarded to the student with the highest academic average, freshman year. |
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| The Award for Intellectual Breadth & Knowledge Awarded to eight graduating students at the SUNY at Buffalo general commencement. Each graduated summa cum laude with two bachelors degrees. |
SUNYBuffalo |
| Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key Award Winner Awarded to the graduating student achieving the highest overall academic average (valedictorian) in the SUNY at Buffalo School of Management. |
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| Beta Gamma Sigma National Management Honor Society Inductee Awarded to academically outstanding management students who demonstrate moral character. Election to this honor society is the highest scholarship rank that a student of management can attain. |
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| The National Dean’s List Award Awarded to one student each year per undergraduate school, nominated by dean. |
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| Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges Inductee | SUNYBuffalo |
