Dr. Jeff Shao is a board-certified orthodontist with 15 years of experience creating healthy, beautiful smiles in The Woodlands. He offers a full range of braces and clear aligner options, including traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, Invisalign, and invisible lingual braces, using advanced 3D imaging technology to plan each treatment. Dr. Shao believes orthodontics is both a science and an art, and he takes time to get to know each patient personally while developing a treatment plan that's right for them. A lifelong Texan who is proud to call The Woodlands home, Dr. Shao is also dedicated to giving back through volunteer work with programs that provide free and low-cost dental care to people in need. He is accepting new patients and would be happy to help you achieve the smile you've always wanted.

Specialties

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OrthodonticsPrimary
Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

University Of Texas Health Science Center At San AntonioMedical School
University Of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio, TxResidency Hospital
University Of Texas At Dallas - B.s.Undergraduate School, 2007
Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Master of Science (MS) - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Board Certifications

Board-Certified Orthodontist by the American Board of Orthodontics

Credential: D.D.S., M.S.

NPI registered: 12/30/2011

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Areas of Focus

Traditional metal bracesCeramic bracesClear alignersInvisalignSpeed bracesLingual bracesAdult orthodonticsPhase 1 treatment for kidsPalatal expanderOrthognathic surgerySleep apnea treatmentBite correctionMalocclusion treatmentSmile makeoverTeeth straightening

Technology & Equipment

i-CAT 3D Dental Imaging
Panoramic and Cephalometric Digital Dental X-Rays
Harmony Lingual Braces
Incognito Invisible Braces
Wilckodontics Dental Braces
Orthodontic Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs)

Professional Memberships

American Association of Orthodontists
American Dental Association

Awards & Recognition

Anurag Patel Award for Excellence in Predoctoral Education
Maria Yeung Student Research Postdoctoral Award
Forestadent USA Scholarship Winner
Certificate of Distinction in Research - Dental Honors in Research
Certificate of Distinction in Dental Education - Dental Honors in Teaching
Dr. Margaret (Sue) Keir Hoppe Research Ethics Award
Certificate of Scholarship in Basic Sciences
Student Clinic Excellence Award
Arthur T. Storey Scholar's Award for Scholastic and Research Achievement in Orthodontics
Achievement on the National Board Dental Examinations, Part I
Award for Excellence in Clinical Dentistry
Alliance of the Texas Dental Association Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund Recipient
Dean's List - UTHSCSA Dental School
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Memorial Award of Excellence
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Award for Outstanding Achievement in Academics
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Academic Scholarship Recipient

Beyond the Office

Actively volunteers with programs providing free and low-cost dental care to underserved populations

Habitat for Humanity volunteer since 2007

Born and raised in Texas, proud to call The Woodlands home

Enjoys traveling the world and exploring exceptional cuisine

Happily married with a five-year-old energetic and outgoing son and a two-year-old daughter

Devotes much free time to creating memorable family experiences

Passionate about music - enjoys playing piano at home

Teaches his son piano and nurtures his love for music

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