Dr. Rinky Tanna
DMD, MDS
Dr. Rinky Tanna is an internationally trained dentist with 10 years of experience in pediatric, airway and sleep-focused, and minimally invasive restorative dentistry. Her training spans Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, early orthodontics, myofunctional therapy, and airway-focused care, giving her a broad perspective on how growth, breathing, sleep, and oral health work together. She later earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Nova Southeastern University and now brings that experience to patients and families in Texas.
“As a dentist, I believe truly listening to a patient’s concerns provides the clues that allow me to treat with a thoughtful, root-cause approach.”
Treats
Adults & Children
Locations
Spring, TX
Experience
10 Years
Favorite Snack
Trail mix
In the office
Dr. Rinky’s interest in airway dentistry began during her pediatric dentistry residency, where she studied the connections between facial growth, jaw position, posture, oral habits, breathing, sleep, and overall health. That work led her into early orthodontics, myofunctional therapy, and continued airway education across several countries.
Her curiosity has also shaped her work beyond patient care. She helped develop APP 4 CARIES, a caries risk assessment tool for children, and has contributed to research, clinical education, and community health initiatives. Today, she brings that same thoughtful, evidence-minded approach to helping patients feel heard, understood, and supported in their care.
Outside the office
Outside the office, Dr. Rinky enjoys Pilates, yoga, painting, traveling, and learning new styles of dance. An internationally trained dancer and lifelong learner, she has traveled around the world both for fun and to study with mentors in dentistry. She’s also a devoted dog lover and loves making memories with friends and family.
What Dr. Rinky Tanna’s Patients Say
Credentials & Clinical Leadership
Dr. Rinky brings advanced training in pediatric dentistry, airway health, myofunctional care, and minimally invasive dentistry, along with a long history of research, teaching, and community health education.
Education & Training
- Doctor of Dental Medicine — Nova Southeastern University
- Preceptorship Pediatric Dentistry and Special Needs Dentistry - UTH School of Dentistry, Houston
- Fellowship in Multifunction System — Spain
- Master’s in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry — Mumbai, India
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery — Mumbai, India
Leadership & Advocacy
- Founding member of the Foundation of Orofacial Myotherapy in India
- Co-creator of APP 4 CARIES, a caries risk assessment tool developed to help dentists evaluate and manage cavity risk in children; the original physical model received an award before being developed into an app in 2015 and officially launched in 2017
- Co-author of CRAFT: A Proposed Framework for Caries Risk Assessment in Indian Children
- Clinical mentor for pediatric dentistry workshops for dentists and dental students
- Conducted pediatric dental research and was invited to present at an international conference in Switzerland
- Recipient of three national awards for research presentations
- Organized and led approximately 200 dental centers and 50 community health centers
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