Ricardo Vélez Fernández

Ricardo Vélez Fernández focuses orthodontic treatment on modern alignment options, including bracketless therapy with thermoplastic aligners and transparent plates. At the clinic, he works as an Orthodontist and is described as a member of the Colombian Society of Orthodontics. His education includes dentistry at CES University in Medellín and an orthodontics specialization at the University CIEO in Bogotá. In his practice, he offers both bracketless alignment systems—Invisalign®, Clear Aligner®, Ortholite, and Dentaline—and alternatives such as conventional orthodontics and self-ligating brackets.

Education

• CES University (Medellín, Colombia) — dentistry (year not stated).
• University CIEO (Bogotá, Colombia) — orthodontics specialization (year not stated).

Work experience

• Orthodontist — International Smiles (Medellín, Colombia; dates not stated).

Clinical focus and techniques

At the clinic, Vélez Fernández provides orthodontic care with a choice of methods depending on the patient’s needs. For patients who want alignment without brackets, the clinic highlights thermoplastic aligners and transparent plates.

• Bracketless teeth alignment with thermoplastic aligners or transparent plates.
• Invisalign® clear aligner therapy.
• Clear Aligner®.
• Ortholite.
• Dentaline.
• Conventional orthodontics.
• Self-ligating brackets.

Professional societies and certifications

• Colombian Society of Orthodontics.

For international patients planning orthodontic care in Medellín, the clinic positions Vélez Fernández as offering both modern aligner-based options and traditional bracket-based alternatives. His work is carried out within International Smiles in El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia.