Meet Our Orthodontists
Orthodontic expertise connected to the bigger picture: your teeth, bite, jaw structure, and coordinated care.
Ryan Cody, DDS, MSD
Board-Certified Orthodontist & Craniofacial Orthodontist
Background & Approach
Dr. Ryan Cody combines orthodontic specialty training with fellowship training in craniofacial orthodontics. His clinical work includes orthodontic care for patients with cleft lip and palate and preparation for orthognathic jaw surgery.
At AOS, he works with the surgical team to connect tooth alignment with the planned jaw correction. His background in multidisciplinary craniofacial care informs treatment planning for patients whose needs extend beyond straightening their teeth.
His commitment to access to care also includes Exchange for Smiles and international cleft care service. He speaks English and Spanish.
Education & Training
- Craniofacial Orthodontics Fellowship
Texas Children’s Hospital, Department of Plastic Surgery · 2022–2023 - Master of Science in Dentistry & Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston · 2022 - Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 2020 - Bachelor of Arts, Biology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 2016
Board Certification & Credentials
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
- American Board of Orthodontics — board-certified orthodontist locator
- Professional memberships include the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, and Texas Dental Association.
Academic Appointments
- Baylor College of Medicine faculty profile
Department of Plastic Surgery. - His academic and clinical work includes interdisciplinary craniofacial care and orthodontic education.
Hospital & Clinical Affiliations
- Texas Children’s Hospital — official provider profile
Craniofacial orthodontist on the cleft and craniofacial team. - AOS — orthodontic care coordinated with orthognathic surgery planning.
Research & Community Service
- Research: orthognathic movements and facial appearance in cleft lip and palate
Coauthor, Journal of Craniofacial Surgery · 2024. - University of North Carolina — Exchange for Smiles feature
- Exchange for Smiles — video on YouTube
Ruben D. Viloria, DDS
Orthodontist • Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
Background & Approach
Dr. Ruben Viloria brings a background in general dentistry, advanced restorative care, and orthodontics to coordinated treatment at AOS. He earned his dental degree in the Dominican Republic before continuing postgraduate training at Columbia University and completing orthodontic specialty training at Howard University.
His clinical experience includes malocclusion correction, functional appliances, clear aligners, digital orthodontics, and maxillary skeletal expansion using temporary anchorage devices. Within coordinated care, orthodontic treatment is considered alongside the patient’s bite and skeletal treatment plan.
Dr. Viloria speaks English and Spanish, supporting clear communication about treatment options and the steps involved in care.
Education & Training
- Certificate in Orthodontics
Howard University College of Dentistry - Advanced Education in General Dentistry
Columbia University - Doctor of Dental Surgery
Universidad Católica Tecnológica del Cibao, Dominican Republic
Specialty Credentials & Professional Profile
- Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics specialty training at Howard University.
- American Association of Orthodontists — Dr. Ruben Viloria
Professional directory listing with dental and orthodontic education.
Hospital-Based Postgraduate Training
- Advanced education and fellowship experience at NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University, with a focus on oral rehabilitation and dental implants.
- Read Dr. Viloria’s published professional biography
Clinical Focus & Coordinated Care
- Bite correction, braces, functional appliances, and clear aligners.
- Digital orthodontics and maxillary skeletal expansion with temporary anchorage devices.
- Orthodontic planning with the AOS team and coordination with referring clinicians.
Andrea (Andi) Singer, DMD, MSc
Orthodontist • Fellowship-Trained in Craniofacial Orthodontics
Background & Approach
Dr. Andi Singer combines specialty training in orthodontics with a craniofacial orthodontic fellowship at NYU Langone Hospital. She earned her dental degree at McGill University and completed a Master of Science in Craniofacial Science and Diploma in Orthodontics at the University of British Columbia.
Her fellowship involved interdisciplinary care for patients with craniofacial differences and special care requirements. Her clinical interests include growth modification, airway health, and collaboration across specialties.
Her research spans clear aligner treatment, orthodontic appliances, and presurgical infant orthopedics for cleft lip and palate. At AOS, her orthodontic perspective contributes to coordinated assessment of the teeth, bite, and facial structures.
Education & Training
- Craniofacial Orthodontic Fellowship
NYU Langone Hospital · July 2025–June 2026 - Master of Science & Diploma in Orthodontics
University of British Columbia — Craniofacial Science and Orthodontics · 2022–2025 - Doctor of Dental Medicine
McGill University · 2018–2022 - Honors Bachelor of Medical Sciences, with distinction
Western University · 2018
Fellowship & Specialty Credentials
- Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCDC), Orthodontics · 2025
- Royal College of Dentists of Canada — fellowship requirements
- National Dental Specialty Examination · 2025
- American Board of Orthodontics written examination completed · 2024. This is one component of the certification process.
- Presurgical Lip, Alveolus, and Nose Approximation (PLANA) device certification · 2025
Academic & Research Experience
- Master’s research at the University of British Columbia on Carriere distalizer and clear aligner treatment.
- Orthodontic research at McGill University involving occlusal contacts following clear aligner treatment.
- NYU Langone — publication listing including Dr. Singer’s cleft research
Coauthor of a 2026 comparative study of presurgical lip, alveolus, and nose approximation and nasoalveolar molding.
Hospital-Based Fellowship Experience
- NYU Langone Hospital
Completed craniofacial orthodontic fellowship, July 2025–June 2026. - Interdisciplinary training for patients with craniofacial anomalies and special care requirements.
- Fellowship training is a completed educational role; current AOS appointments are coordinated through our team.
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