Galina V. Bulatova, DMD, MS

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Get to know Orthodontist Dr. Galina V. Bulatova, who serves patients in Wooster, Ohio.

A third-generation dentist, Dr. Bulatova provides orthodontic care for patients at Smile Doctors Orthodontics - Wooster.

The team at Smile Doctors Orthodontics - Wooster offers a breadth of orthodontic services to meet the needs of kids, teens, and adults. Helping their patients reveal confident smiles through tailored orthodontic treatment plans is their goal.

Academically, Dr. Bulatova graduated summa cum laude from First Moscow Medical University in Russia in 2008. After one year of residency in general dentistry, she was accepted into the Federal Medical Moscow Institute orthodontic residency program. Following her residency, she spent six years working in private orthodontic practice and giving lectures about customized treatment techniques in orthodontics in the US and abroad.

In 2018, she decided to pursue her Master of Science degree and second Orthodontic Residency Certificate at University of Illinois at Chicago. She won a department scholarship for academic and clinical excellence in 2021 and she became a Diplomate of American Board of Orthodontics in 2022. In addition, Dr. Bulatova is Board Certified Cognitive Specialist which enables her to successfully adapt children with ADHD, anxiety and dyslexia to orthodontic treatment. Dr. Bulatova is also a Premium Platinum + Invisalign provider with a vast experience of treating even the most difficult cases with Invisalign. 

Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws. Orthodontists are responsible for identifying problems with the positioning of a patient’s teeth and with their oral development. They utilize the most advanced procedures and equipment available to ensure that every patient achieves a healthy and beautiful smile.

Happily married, Dr. Bulatova enjoys living in Wooster, Ohio, with her husband and son, who is an avid hockey player. Besides creating beautiful smiles, she is passionate about cooking, reading, playing piano, and spending time outdoors with her family.

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