Dr. Rafi Romano, 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 a member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry – IJED. He is the editor of five books: Lingual Orthodontics, (Decker, 1998), The Art of the Smile (Quintessence, 2005), The Art of Treatment Planning (Quintessence 2009), Lingual & Esthetic Orthodontics, (Quintessence 2011) and The Art of Detailing, (Quintessence, 2013).

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

He lectures worldwide on esthetic orthodontics and adult multidisciplinary orthodontic treatment and conducts courses in lingual orthodontics around the globe. He is an Advisory Board Member for Align Technologies, an Active Member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry - EAED, American Association of Orthodontics - AAO and the World Federation of Orthodontists – WFO.

Textbook Publications

	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.
	*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 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.
	*THE ART OF DETAILING* - The Philosophy Behind Excellence (Quintessence Publishing, 2013) addresses the philosophy contained in single challenging cases selected and presented by prominent clinicians worldwide.
	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)

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