Meet Dr. Rohra
Dr. Rohra is considered one of the best orthodontists in Saint Louis, providing the highest quality orthodontic services for children, teens, and adults. Originally from Saint Louis, he is thrilled to be treating patients in his hometown.
Through advanced education at elite universities and extensive travel working with some of the brightest minds in orthodontics, Dr. Rohra has been able to achieve wonderful results across a very broad spectrum of patient cases. With a philosophy rooted in education, Dr. Rohra frequently lectures to doctors and their teams in addition to residents in the Department of Orthodontics at SIU School of Dental Medicine.
As a pillar of support within St. Louis, Dr. Rohra and his team have held partnerships with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Saint Louis Science Center, local elementary schools, and nonprofit organizations. A fundamental component of our mission is to give back to the community that has entrusted Olive Orthodontics as their Smile Specialist.
When he’s not transforming smiles, Dr. Rohra enjoys sharing time with his family, traveling, good food, fitness, and a great sports competition. When he isn’t cheering on the Blues, Cardinals, or St. Louis City SC, you may see Dr. Rohra and his doctor wife Diane with their daughter at one of the local parks.
Dr. Rohra believes that orthodontics is an exceptional profession that uniquely blends art and science, whereby he can positively impact his patients’ oral health, confidence, and self-worth. Dr. Rohra and his team at Olive Orthodontics are looking forward to creating beautiful and healthy smiles for you and your family!
Education
Pitts Orthodontic Master’s – 2 years of intense postdoctoral training (2nd Master’s degree)
Case Western Reserve University – Masters of Science in Dentistry (MSD) and specialty certificate in orthodontics
University of Michigan – Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS)
Saint Louis University – Economics (B.A.) and Biology (Minor)
Awards
- Journal of Clinical Orthodontics Resident of the Year – National Finalist
- B. Holly Broadbent Research Award for Excellence in Orthodontic Research (Case Western Reserve University)
- 4 year recipient Academic achievement (University of Michigan School of Dentistry)
- Medical & Dental Fellowship recipient
- Derrick O. Frye Memorial Scholarship
- National Dental Association Foundation/Colgate Palmolive Scholarship
Leadership Positions
- Adjunct professor – SIU School of Dental Medicine Department of Orthodontics
- Arch Study Club – Advisory Board – orthodontic specialist
- Peer selected guest lecturer – National Dental Association
- Consultant – Michigan Dental Association Committee on Care and Well-Being
International Dental Missions and Presentations
Brazil – invited lecturer on Sleep Disordered Breathing in Orthodontics
Honduras – provided urgent dental care to approximately 1800 Hondurans
Roatan – provided urgent dental care to approximately 1000 island residents
Jamaica – partnered with the Jamaican Minister of Health to provide essential dental care to approximately 1200 Jamaicans
Publications
- Rohra, A.K., Demko, C.A., Hans, M.G., Rosen, C., Palomo, J.M. Sleep Disordered Breathing in a child-aged orthodontic care seeking population. American Journal of Orthodontics Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Rohra, A.K., Inglehart MR, Piskorowski WA, Community-based dental education and Dentists’ Attitudes and Behavior Concerning Patients from Underserved Populations – A Retrospective Double Blinded Study. The Journal of Dental Education