Karen O’Rourke

Karen O'Rourke, DDS, graduated from the University of Michigan Dental School, she is a general dentist with a hospital background. Dr. O'Rourke completed a general practice residency after graduation from dental school and has been in practice over 30 years. She treats patients of all ages, contributes to organizations.  She is involved and volunteers her skills as she is able. Dr. O'Rourke would like to increase the awareness of the link between craniofacial growth disturbances and medical illness. Using a technique termed Orthotropics which was developed in England, for 30 years she has done growth guidance for children in her practice. (Orthotropics is Greek for growth guidance). She hopes to generate more sharing between the medical and dental communities for the improvement of overall patient health.