Dr. Katie N. Rodriguez, DMD, MS, is a prosthodontist with advanced training in restorative dentistry, known for her meticulous skill, compassionate approach, and expertise in creating beautiful, long-lasting results.
Katie N. Rodriguez, DMD, MS
Who Is Dr. Rodriguez?
Dr. Rodriguez is a Prosthodontist with Advanced Training in Restorative Dentistry. She was born and raised in the Bonita Springs–Fort Myers area and is honored to return to her hometown after 11 years of advanced education and clinical training. Her passion for dentistry began while shadowing local practitioners, inspiring her lifelong dedication to patient care and community service.
Advanced Training and Expertise
She earned her Bachelor of Health Science with a minor in Public Health from the University of Florida, followed by her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, where she graduated in the top 10% of her class. Her interest in Prosthodontics led her to Texas A&M University, where she completed a three-year Prosthodontics Residency and earned a Master of Science in Oral Biology. During this time, she gained advanced expertise in full-mouth rehabilitation, implant dentistry, and digital dentistry.
Her repertoire includes both surgical and restorative experience for replacing missing teeth with all types of dental restorations: crowns, veneers, bridges, dental implant placement and restoration, extractions and bone grafting, dentures, and implant-supported full arch restorations.
As an active member of the American College of Prosthodontists and the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, Dr. Rodriguez is also pursuing board certification—a distinction achieved by only a select group of specialists.
Dr. Rodriguez is known for her compassionate chairside manner and meticulous attention to detail. By integrating advanced technologies with a gentle, patient-centered approach, she delivers functional, long-lasting, and aesthetically beautiful results—restoring both the function and confidence behind every smile.
Education
- Prosthodontics Resident; Texas A&M, Dallas TX
- Doctor of Dental Medicine; University of Louisville, KY
- Bachelor of Health Science; Public Health; Univ. Of Florida
Affiliations
- American College of Prosthodontics
- Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics
- Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
- American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD)
Passions Beyond Dentistry
Outside of her professional career, Dr. Rodriguez enjoys spending time with her husband Gabriel, also a Dentist. As a strong advocate for physical and mental health, she stays active by weightlifting, practicing yoga, biking, and enjoying the beautiful Naples beaches. In her free time, she pursues a multitude of hobbies such as spending time with family, painting, cooking, playing the piano, and watching sports.
