For Dr. Maureen Wood, practicing orthodontics in Rochester means caring for the community she has always called home.
Born and raised in the greater Rochester area, she founded Rochester Family Orthodontics after gaining experience in both larger multi-specialty dental practices and smaller private orthodontic offices.
Those experiences helped shape a clear vision for the kind of practice she wanted to create: one where patients receive personal attention, families feel informed, and treatment decisions are made based on what is right for each individual patient.
Today, Dr. Wood brings 15 years of orthodontic experience to the families she serves, combining clinical expertise with a thoughtful, personalized approach to treatment.
Dr. Wood believes great orthodontic treatment starts with understanding the person behind the smile. She takes the time to listen to her patients, understand their goals, carefully evaluate their needs, and explain the reasoning behind her recommendations.
As a mom herself, she also makes it a priority to ensure parents feel informed and comfortable making decisions about their child’s treatment. That might mean recommending treatment now, discussing the appropriate options, or continuing to monitor a growing smile until the time is right.
Her goal is for patients and parents to leave their appointments understanding what she sees, what she recommends, and why.
Our Lady of Mercy High School, 2001
Rochester Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2005
University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine, 2009
University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, Certificate in Advance Education in General Dentistry, 2010
University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 2012
American Board of Orthodontics, Diplomate since 2016
American Dental Association (member since 2009)
American Association of Orthodontists (member since 2010)
Northeastern Society of Orthodontists (member since 2010, eNews Coordinator 2016, Communications Director 2017)
College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics (member since 2017)
New York State Dental Association (member since 2017)
Seventh District Dental Society (member since 2017)
Monroe County Dental Society (member since 2017)
Dr. Wood’s commitment to orthodontics extends beyond her own practice.
She served for nearly a decade as a part-time clinical instructor in the orthodontics department at the University of Rochester’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health, helping educate future orthodontists and sharing the clinical knowledge she brings to her own patients each day.
For patients and parents, that depth of experience provides another level of confidence in the orthodontist responsible for planning and guiding their treatment.
Becoming an orthodontist requires years of specialized education and training beyond dental school. Board certification represents an additional commitment beyond those requirements.
Dr. Wood is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and has been board certified since 2016.
Board certification reflects an ongoing commitment to clinical knowledge, continued learning, and high standards within the orthodontic specialty. For families choosing an orthodontist, it is one more way to feel confident in the expertise behind their treatment plan.
Choosing an orthodontist is about more than credentials. It’s about finding someone you trust with your smile or your child’s.
Dr. Wood would love the opportunity to get to know you, answer your questions, and help you understand what’s right for your smile.
