ROBBIE HERMAN
Birmingham
Summary
Board Certified Associate Orthodontist with expertise in managing complex cases for adolescents and adults at Nakisher Orthodontics. Focuses on integrating digital orthodontic workflows to improve clinical efficiency and patient satisfaction. Known for strong communication and teamwork, dedicated to creating a productive clinical atmosphere that prioritizes patient care and successful results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Orthodontist
Nakisher Orthodontics
Farmington Hills
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered broad-scope orthodontic care as a full time associate, including complex cases and special needs.
- Independently managed clinical schedule while ensuring high-quality treatment and patient satisfaction.
- Led aligner and fixed appliance treatment planning, monitoring progress and refining approaches.
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary cases with general dentists and specialists to optimize patient outcomes.
- Implemented digital scanning and modeling tools, enhancing efficiency in treatment planning.
- Ensured OSHA compliance, maintaining a safe and organized clinical environment.
- Established strong relationships with patients and referrals, boosting case acceptance and retention.
Education
Masters - Orthodontics
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
Detroit, MI01.2022
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) - Washington, DC
Howard University College of Dentistry
Washington, DC01.2021
Master of Science - Basic Medical Sciences
Wayne State University School of Medicine
01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Evolutionary Anthropology (Pre-Dental)
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI01.2013
Skills
- Fixed appliances and clear aligner therapy
- Complex adult cases and surgical orthodontics
- Interceptive treatment and Phase I
- Management of impacted teeth and cleft lip/palate care
- Airway issues management
- Management for special needs patients
- Temporary anchorage devices treatment planning and integration
- Digital orthodontic workflows and interdisciplinary collaboration
Clinical Skills And Technologies
- Fixed appliances: traditional, self-ligating, ceramic
- Clear aligner therapy: Invisalign, Spark
- Complex adult cases, surgical orthodontics, interceptive/Phase I treatment
- Orthopereodontic care, management of impacted teeth, cleft lip/palate, airway issues, and special needs patients
- Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) placement & management
- Digital orthodontic workflows: iTero, CBCT, Dolphin, Ortho2
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with general dentists, OMFS, perio, prosthodontics
- Patient scheduling, case management, and treatment monitoring
- Managed OSHA responsibilities and ensured compliance with all safety regulations
Affiliations
• American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) - Board Certified
• American Dental Association (ADA) - 2015-Present
• Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) - National Dental Honor Society
• Michigan Association of Orthodontists - 2022-Present
• Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists - 2022-Present
• Michigan Dental Association - 2022-Present
• American Dental Association (ADA) - 2015-Present
• Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) - National Dental Honor Society
• Michigan Association of Orthodontists - 2022-Present
• Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists - 2022-Present
• Michigan Dental Association - 2022-Present
Continuing Education And Professional Development
- Tweed Study Course - Advanced Orthodontic Techniques
- Spear Study Club - Case Review and Treatment Planning
- American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Annual Conference - Yearly attendance, 2022-Present
Certifications And Licensure
- American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) - Board Certified
- Michigan Dental License
- DEA Registration
- CPR/BLS Certification
Research And Publications
- Contributor, Kaiser Family Foundation, 2019, "Drilling Down on Dental Coverage and Costs for Medicare Beneficiaries" - Supported scenario modeling, research, and data analysis
- Student Researcher, Department of Orthodontics, Howard University College of Dentistry, 2018, Facial Profile Preferences Among African American Orthodontists, Residents, and Patients - Focused on racial disparities in orthodontic esthetic norms
Timeline
Associate Orthodontist
Nakisher Orthodontics
01.2022 - Current
Masters - Orthodontics
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) - Washington, DC
Howard University College of Dentistry
Master of Science - Basic Medical Sciences
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Evolutionary Anthropology (Pre-Dental)
University of Michigan