Dr. Rudolfo Valente
Board-Certified Orthodontist
Creating Beautiful Smiles for His Patients
“We will work together to help you achieve a beautiful and healthy smile.”
Dr. Rudy Valente grew up in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago and currently lives in Park Ridge with his wife and two sons.
Dr. Valente’s interest in orthodontics began during his teenage years. His interest was sparked and he was motivated to choose the path of dentistry, as a close family friend was an orthodontist.
For him, one of the most fulfilling parts of being a dentist is creating beautiful smiles for his patients.
His passion for this field has led him to perform research with orthodontic bonding agents, which has been published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
In his free time, Dr. Valente enjoys spending time with his family, appreciating music, playing tennis, golf and practicing martial arts.
His Credentials
Education
- Achieve his Doctor of Dental Surgery with High Honors
- Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics
- Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
- Master of Science in Oral Sciences
- Attended dental school at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry
Experience
- Numerous continuing education courses and Study Clubs to stay on the cutting edge of his field.
- Residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry
Memberships
- American Dental Assocation
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Illinois Society of Orthodontists
- Illinois State Dental Society
- American Board of Orthodontics
Fun Fact
His father is his hero since he always put his family’s needs ahead of his own. Dr. Valente tries to do the same.