Dr. Nourah Abdul Kader, DMD, Santa Rosa, CA

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Nourah Abdul Kader

Dr. Nourah Abdul Kader is a board-eligible orthodontist with a passion for innovation, patient-centered care, and practice growth. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Southern Illinois University, graduating first in her class with a 3.96 GPA and multiple academic honors, including induction into Omicron Kappa Upsilon and Phi Kappa Phi. She completed her Master’s in Oral Sciences and Orthodontics at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she honed her clinical and research expertise. Originally from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Dr. Abdul Kader holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Dr. MGR Medical University in India, where she graduated with a perfect GPA and received the Gold Medal in Preventive Dentistry. She is fluent in English and Tamil, with conversational Spanish and Hindi. Alongside her clinical experience, Dr. Abdul Kader brings an entrepreneurial perspective to orthodontics. She co-founded Orthoberry, a tech-forward dental software company designed to enhance patient experience and billing efficiency. She also launched CAAPID Simplified, a mentorship platform that has helped hundreds of international dentists pursue U.S. dental careers. Her published research spans topics including obstructive sleep apnea, candidiasis, and 3D printing in dentistry. Dr. Abdul Kader is certified in Invisalign and Spark aligner systems and has advanced training in TADs, MARPE, indirect bonding, dental monitoring, and bone plates. She has attended major orthodontic conferences including AAO, PCSO, MOPC, and Orthopreneurs. With a strong foundation in practice management, she completed business and financial planning programs from Wharton and Goldman Sachs. Based in California, Dr. Abdul Kader practices at Gentle Dental Santa Rosa and looks forward to building long-term relationships with patients and colleagues while contributing to the innovation of her dental community.

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Popular visit reasons

Braces / Retainer Checkup

Braces Consultation

Clear Aligners / Invisalign Consultation

Crooked or Crowded Teeth

Dental Consultation

Orthodontic Consultation

Retainer Checkup

Under Bite

Braces / Retainer Checkup

Braces Consultation

Clear Aligners / Invisalign Consultation

Crooked or Crowded Teeth

Office location

Gentle Dental Santa Rosa

1421 Guerneville Rd, Ste 102, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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Education and background

Practice names

Gentle Dental

Education and training

Dental School - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago, Master’s in Oral Sciences and Orthodontics
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

American Association of Orthodontists

Languages spoken

English
Tamil

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1457041550

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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What practice does Dr. Nourah Abdul Kader work with?

Dr. Nourah Abdul Kader works with Gentle Dental.

Where is Dr. Nourah Abdul Kader's office located?

Dr. Nourah Abdul Kader's office is located at 1421 Guerneville Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Nourah Abdul Kader?

Dr. Nourah Abdul Kader frequently sees patients for Braces / Retainer Checkup, Braces Consultation, Clear Aligners / Invisalign Consultation, Dental Consultation, and Orthodontic Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Nourah Abdul Kader on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Nourah Abdul Kader speak?

Dr. Nourah Abdul Kader speaks English and Tamil.

How do patients rate Dr. Nourah Abdul Kader in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Dr. Nourah Abdul Kader. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.