Dr. Rafi Romano, is a specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, earned at The Dental Faculty, Hebrew University, Hadassah Jerusalem. He maintains a private practice in Tel Aviv, Israel, limited to orthodontics, with an emphasis on adult and esthetic orthodontics.

Dr. Romano is the Editor-in-chief of "Orthodontics: The Art and Practice of Dentofacial Enhancement," Quintessence publishing (formerly, “World Journal of Orthodontics” –WJO)

He is also a clinical instructor in the Department of Orthodontics, Tel-Hashomer Hospital, IDF, Israel. Dr. Romano is past president of the Israeli Orthodontic Society (IOS) and past secretary-treasurer of the International Federation of Esthetic Dentistry (IFED). Dr Romano is an active member of the European Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry- EAED, the American Association of Orthodontists- AAO and the World Federation of Orthodontists - WFO.

He is former editor of the Journal of the Israeli Orthodontic Society, and editor of four books: Lingual Orthodontics, (Decker, 1998), The Art of the Smile (Quintessence, 2005), The Art of Treatment Planning (Quintessence 2009) and Lingual & Esthetic Orthodontics, (Quintessence 2011). A fifth book, The Art of Detailing, is now in the pipeline, also to be published by Quintessence.

Dr. Romano is an Invited Professor at the Department of Facial Orthopedics and Orthodontics, Specialization and Master course, University Paulista UNIP, Sao Paulo, Brazil. He is also Visiting Professor of Lingual Orthodontics at the University at Alcalá, Madrid, Spain.

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	The Art of the Smile: Integrating Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Dental Technology and Plastic Surgery in esthetic dental treatment (Quintessence Publishing, 2005). Author(s)/Editor(s): Romano, Rafi This book combines approaches to esthetic treatment by the world’s top clinicians in prosthodontics, orthodontics, periodontics, dental technology, and plastic surgery. Lavishly illustrated, it offers specialists and general practitioners alike a multidisciplinary perspective on diagnosis, treatment planning, integrating procedures for many common clinical situations.
	The Art of Treatment Planning: Dental and medical approaches to the face and smile (Quintessence Publishing, 2009) looks at various aspects of planning of treatment - rehabilitation, gums, teeth alignment and plastic surgery by world experts.
	LINGUAL ORTHODONTICS (BC Decker 1998): This is the first book in the world to be published in this field and constitutes a milestone in learning about lingual orthodontics.
	LINGUAL ESTHETIC ORTHODONTICS (Quintessence Publishing, 2011): deals with the most up-to-date techniques and provides comprehensive information on the latest in the field of lingual and esthetic orthodontics.
	In addition, Dr. Romano is Editor-in-Chief of one of the foremost Orthodontic Journals, ORTHODONTICS: The Art and Practice of Dentofacial Enhancement (Quintessence Publishing) (Formerly World Journal of Orthodontics)