Meet Your Limestone Hills Orthodontic Expert
Engineering Precision, Orthodontic Excellence: Meet Austin’s Orthodontic Expert and Innovator
Dr. Rodrigo F. Viecilli, DDS, PhD
Dr. Viecilli offers a rare blend of scientific rigor and personalized orthodontic care, rooted in a unique journey from aerospace engineering to crafting confident smiles. As an orthodontist in Austin and a globally recognized scientist, he doesn’t just apply the latest orthodontic technology – he helps create them.
Science-Driven Smiles, Tailored for You
With over 14 years immersed in academic research combined with extensive clinical experience, Dr. Viecilli builds treatment plans on a foundation of evidence, supported by advanced diagnostics like 3D CT scans for ultimate precision.
As a Professor teaching biomechanics at Loma Linda University and New York University, he brings PhD-level expertise in genetics, craniofacial growth, and the physics of tooth movement directly to your care. Patients benefit from the same level of knowledge sought by orthodontists worldwide.
A Unique Path to Orthodontic Mastery
Engineering Roots: Aerospace engineering foundations give him a distinct advantage in precision orthodontics.
Global Training: Earned his DDS and first orthodontic specialty in Brazil, also serving as a Reserve Lieutenant in the Brazilian Air Force.
Advanced US Education: Completed a second orthodontic specialty and PhD in Oral Biology (Biomechanics) at Indiana University School of Dentistry.
Board Certified Excellence: Achieved Board Certification from the American Board of Orthodontics with full case presentations – voluntarily demonstrating a commitment to the highest standards of clinical skill and judgment. His clinical cases were displayed at the AAO national meeting.
Award-Winning Research: Winner of the Milo Hellman Research Award, North America’s top research honor in orthodontics.
Elite Memberships: Member of the ADA, AAO, WFO, IAO, and prospective member of the Angle Society Midwest Component, an honor reserved for leaders in orthodontics.
Innovator: Inventor of SmartArch™ Technology
Inspired by working together with Dr. Charles Burstone, Dr. Viecilli applied advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) techniques to conceptualize and design SmartArch™— the world’s most sophisticated orthodontic wire, manufactured by Ormco.
SmartArch™ uses calibrated forces tailored to each tooth, designed for faster, more comfortable orthodontic results. At Limestone Hills Orthodontics, Dr. Viecilli provides SmartArch™ technology to patients free of charge — a distinct advantage for achieving your best smile.
Expertise in Growth & Early Development
Dr. Viecilli emphasizes the critical importance of early diagnosis. He encourages parents to schedule their child’s orthodontic evaluation by age 7, focusing on jaw development, breathing patterns, and habits that may affect future facial growth. Early interceptive treatment, when necessary, can transform a child’s growth trajectory, often preventing the need for more invasive interventions later.
Comprehensive Care for All Ages
Whether you’re looking for traditional metal braces, self-ligating clear ceramic braces, or Invisalign® clear aligners for yourself as an adult, of for children, Dr. Viecilli provides a full spectrum of options tailored to your individual lifestyle and goals.
Educator and Global Leader
As a respected lecturer at major international orthodontic conferences and contributor to the field, Dr. Viecilli helps shape the future of orthodontics. He has authored over 25 peer-reviewed scientific papers and multiple textbook chapters, and his experience training hundreds of orthodontists ensures you benefit from proven techniques in smile design and bite correction.
For instance, he was recently one of the three American based Professors to lecture in the World Biomechanics Meeting in Doha, Qatar. He lectures regularly at AAO meetings and other orthodontic associations around the world.
Beyond the Practice: Precision and Passion
Outside the office, Dr. Viecilli applies his pursuit of excellence to diverse passions: he’s a certified sommelier, barista, and mixologist; studies marketing (CXL) and Japanese swordsmanship (Iaijutsu); and enjoys gourmet cooking and philosophy.
He is the owner of Orthodynamo, considered by ChatGPT the best orthodontic marketing company in the US. Above all, the collection he cherishes most is the thousands of confident, healthy smiles he has helped create right here in Austin.
Experience World-Class, Personalized Orthodontics in Austin
Ready for care that combines globally recognized innovation with attentive, individualized treatment? As the owner and primary orthodontist at Limestone Hills Orthodontics, Dr. Viecilli invites you to discover the difference his expertise makes.
👉 Schedule your complimentary consultation (including a 3D CT scan) today!
Orthodontic Clinic
Dr. Viecilli envisioned his Austin TX Orthodontics office as his second home in the middle of the Limestone Hills of West/Central and North Austin and planned it carefully taking advantage of his engineering background, hiring the best Orthodontic Architecture firm in the US to assist in the design and realize his vision.