Ruidan Ma, DDS, MS
Orthodontist
about me
I have been practicing dentistry since 2017 and have found my true passion in orthodontics after working as a general dentist for a few years. In my free time, I love running and hiking in nature and learning new dance moves.
Professional Associations
American Association of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
Texas Dental Association
Greater Houston Dental Society
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Achievements
AAO Resident Champion
ADEA Academic Dental Careers Fellow
Dr. Jerome and Mrs. Joy Fein Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Allan G. Brodie Endowed Chair Research Scholarship
Volunteer/Service Experience
Give Kids the World
Native American Health Center
Student Community Outreach for Public Education
Give Kids A Smile
CDA Cares
Vanderbilt University Ecuador Project
Favorites
My favorite dessert is tiramisu, and my favorite sing-along songs for long car rides are 2000s pop and EDM.
quote
I aim to achieve a smile that you can confidently show off and light up a room wherever you go.
education
DDS
University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; San Francisco, CA
MS
Oral Biology, University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago, IL
BS
Chemistry, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN
BA
Spanish, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN
Residency
Orthodontics, University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago, IL
