Dr. Lisa Rae Otoude Dr. Otoude was raised in Greenville, North Carolina. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2006 with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science and worked as an Exercise Specialist, personal trainer, and group fitness instructor while completing post-baccalaureate studies in Biological Sciences at NC State University from 2007-2010 before matriculating into dental school at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in 2010. During her time at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Dr. Otoude was able to participate in multiple Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery programs across the country as a dental student summer intern.Following graduation from dental school, Dr. Otoude completed a 1 year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship at the University of Connecticut in Farmington, Connecticut where she was able to treat inpatient and outpatient pediatric and adult facial trauma, orthognathic surgery patients, and dental emergencies. She went on to practice dentistry in Arizona and Texas, treating both adult and pediatric patients. While in Texas, Dr. Otoude served as Staff Dentist and Clinic Director at The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston in their Greenspoint outreach clinic, treating pediatric patients. Desiring to be closer to family, Dr. Otoude moved back to North Carolina and practiced exodontia, implantology, prosthodontics, in addition to general dentistry for 5 years before deciding that she wanted to refocus on treating the pediatric population as well as patients with special needs. In May 2023, Dr. Otoude graduated with the Highest Honors from Fayetteville Technical Community College with a diploma in Funeral Service Education/ Funeral Director and plans to own a crematorium in the future as she continues to practice pediatric dentistry. Dr. Otoude is a member of the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society, and Old North State Dental Society. Dr. Otoude and her husband enjoy traveling and all things true crime. She also loves self-improvement material, dancing, and eating. |
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