Dr. Ronald K. Risinger, received his dental degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1988, graduating with honors. In 1989, he was recognized as a distinguished graduate from an U.S. Air Force general practice residency program at Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois. He practiced general dentistry in the Air Force for five years, serving at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Dr. Risinger graduated with a master’s degree and an orthodontic specialty certificate from the University of North Carolina in 1996. Upon graduation, Dr. Risinger served a three-year tour as an orthodontist with the Air Force in Tokyo, Japan.

Dr. Risinger has received numerous professional awards and is a published author in several international dental journals. He has also been an invited lecturer at national and international orthodontic meetings. Dr. Risinger is board certified with the American Board of Orthodontics, and a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. Dr. Risinger is a past-president of the Southeast Texas Dental Society and a member of the Texas Dental Association. Dr. Risinger opened his private practice in orthodontics in August 1999 in Beaumont, Texas. In 2002, he opened a satellite office in Port Arthur, Texas. He and his partner, Dr. Mike Nelson, now own 4 orthodontic practices in Southeast Texas.

Dr. Risinger is committed to education, he currently is an Assistant Professor in the Orthodontic Department at the University of Texas Dental School in Houston. He previously served as the School Board President of Orangefield Independent School District for many years. He enjoys singing in a gospel quartet and his church choir. On the weekends, he enjoys spending time at the beach with his wonderful wife, Lynn.