Emily A. Serrano, DMD

Emily Serrano, DMD, MS, MPH, is a craniofacial orthodontist with specialized expertise in the treatment of children and adults with complex craniofacial and dental needs. She provides comprehensive orthodontic care for both pediatric and adult patients, with advanced training in cleft and craniofacial orthodontics, pre- and post-surgical orthodontia, and orthodontic interventions for facial trauma and temporomandibular disorders.

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Serrano’s clinical practice includes a wide range of orthodontic treatments and craniofacial care, including:

• Craniofacial orthodontics (craniofacial anomalies and cleft care)

• Comprehensive adolescent and adult orthodontics
• Nasoalveolar molding (NAM) and presurgical infant orthopedics
• Feeding appliances and orthodontic airway plates
• Extraoral and intraoral appliances, including headgear, rapid palatal expanders, distalization appliances, and functional appliances
• Orthodontic management of temporomandibular disorders (TMD)
• Orthodontic care for facial trauma patients
• Pre- and post-surgical orthodontia, including LeFort osteotomies and surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion

Education and Training

Dr. Serrano earned her undergraduate degree from Brown University before completing her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and Master of Public Health (MPH) at A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health in 2021. She then completed a residency in orthodontics and earned her Master of Science in Orthodontics at A.T. Still University Postgraduate Orthodontic Program in 2023.

To further specialize in craniofacial care, she pursued a Craniofacial Orthodontic Fellowship at the University of Utah, where she received extensive training in cleft and craniofacial care, nasoalveolar molding, surgical orthodontics, facial trauma, temporomandibular disease, and pediatric dentistry.

Research and Academic Interests

Dr. Serrano’s research is focused on advancing surgical and orthodontic outcomes for patients with craniofacial differences. Her current research interests include:

• Nasoalveolar molding (NAM)
• Surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion
• LeFort osteotomies and pre- and post-surgical orthodontics

Patient-Centered Care

Dedicated to improving both function and aesthetics, Dr. Serrano partners with patients and families to create personalized treatment plans. She is passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that improves oral health, facial development, and quality of life.

Personal Interests

Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Serrano enjoys staying active through running, trail running, pickleball, hiking, and skiing.