ABOUT HODGE ORTHO

I was born and raised in Brazil. I first came to Arkansas as an exchange student at Paragould HIgh School. There I met Rob and 5 years later we got married and I moved back to Arkansas. We lived in Little Rock while he was in law school and then we moved to Chicago where I went to dental school at the University of Illinois at ChIcago. Living in Chicago was fun, but we wanted to be closer to home in Arkansas where we have family — and wonderful friends we consider family. So we decided to move back to Little Rock and start our professional careers here. We have never looked back. We love living in Little Rock.

While attending dental school, I knew early on that I wanted to specialize in orthodontics. I loved the science behind it and I really enjoy developing long-lasting relationships with patients and their families.. My passion led me to an extra three years of education beyond dental school, completing a residency program in Orthodontics as well as a Masters in Oral Sciences.

I love being an orthodontist. The best part of my job is getting to know my patients and their families. Since orthodontic treatment is, by nature, longer than other dental treatments and it requires periodic visits I have the unique opportunity to develop a personal relationship with my patients. I like to use the time we spend together to educate them about their oral health and help them develop a great sense of appreciation for their teeth and gums. My goal is to help everybody get the beautiful smile they have always wanted as well as learn how to take care of it so that it will last them a lifetime.

In 2017, I started Hodge Orthodontics with the goal of creating a space where everybody feels welcomed and where I can offer excellent orthodontic care for kids, teenagers and adults. At Hodge orthodontics, we want our patients to enjoy their orthodontics journey as much as we enjoy seeing the transformation in their smiles.

Naomi has been working in orthodontics for over 20 years. She has experience in multiple areas of orthodontics since she started as an assistant and worked her way up to more administrative positions. She joined Dr. Hodge before the practice was opened and is excited to be the first member of the Hodge Orthodontics team.

“I fell in love with this field on the first day. My heart will always be with patient care. I love seeing people’s smiles change along with their confidence. It’s a great feeling to be part of this process”.

Lauren is currently working on her undergraduate degree of Small Business and Entrepreneurship at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Her goal is to attend dental school. She joined the Hodge Orthodontics team in April of 2018. 

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Alex has been in the Orthodontics field since 2017 and joined the Hodge Ortho team in May of 2018. She loves meeting new people and getting to know our patients. Alex loves assisting and will be sure to make you feel comfortable in the chair!

Outside of work Alex enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.

We are conveniently located in the heart of the Hillcrest Historic District, within a short drive (or even a walk) from many schools, downtown, and from many Little Rock neighborhoods. We offer ample parking for your convenience. Stop by and see our newly remodeled facilities.

We understand your busy lifestyle. That’s why we offer extended hours for appointments during the week, as well as Saturday appointments. Call us today to schedule your free consultation. No referral needed.