Meet Dr. Maria Castano-Rendon

When it comes to her work, Dr. Maria Castano-Rendon looks forward to each day in the office. She knows she is going to see established patients who have become friends and meet new patients with whom she will develop friendships, all while providing orthodontic care that will transform their lives and how they feel about their smiles.

While Dr. Castano-Rendon stays up to date on the latest, proven orthodontic treatment procedures and options, she emphasizes the human connection with her patients. She takes the time to talk with them about what’s happening in their lives and is always available to answer questions about their orthodontic care.

Education

• Doctorate of Dental Surgery – University of Health Sciences (CES), Medellin, Colombia (1990-1994)
• Master’s degree in Orthodontics (MSD) – University of Health Sciences (CES), Medellin, Colombia (1996-1999)
• Certificate and Master’s degree in Orthodontics (MSD) – Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO (2001-2003)
• Cleft Lip and Palate Fellowship – Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, Saint Louis, MO (2002)

Professional Appointments

• Board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
• Uchiyama-Truetzel Award – Saint Louis University 2001
• Marshall Award (Summa Cum Laude graduate) – Saint Louis University 2003
• Published articles in the fields of dentistry and orthodontics and has been a speaker at research meetings.
• Fluent in English and Spanish

Working Experience

• Private Orthodontic Practice (2008-present) – Frisco, TX
• Orthodontic associate for large orthodontic group in the DFW area (2004-2008)
• Private Orthodontic Practice (1999-2001) – Medellin, Colombia
• General Dentistry Practice (1995-1996) – Medellin, Colombia

Professional Affiliations

• American Board of Orthodontics
• American Association of Orthodontists
• Southern Society of Orthodontists
• Texas Association of Orthodontists
• American Dental Association
• Texas Dental Association
• North Texas Dental Society
• North Texas Hispanic Dental Association

Family and Community

Having grown up in Medellin, Colombia, Dr. Castano-Rendon now lives in Frisco, TX. She and her husband, Dr. Juan Rendon, have two daughters, Camila and Manuela, and two dogs, Oki and Buster. Dr. Castano-Rendon enjoys doing Pilates, trying new foods, and traveling. Her favorite times are those spent with her family and friends.

Committed to community involvement, Dr. Castano-Rendon volunteered for five consecutive years to co-chair the Give Kids a Smile program through the North Texas Dental Society, which offers free dental services to underserved children. Both doctors provide pro-bono orthodontic care to children in need in our community.

Rendon Orthodontics donates to the Kids Shouldn’t Have Cancer Foundation, Make a Wish Foundation, the Central Mexico Youth Fund, and World Vision. They are proud sponsors of Linking Cultures of Frisco (MLK scholarships), school sports teams and youth sports programs. The office is also active in health fairs and community activities.