Get To Know the Doctor

Dr. Tuano Cabrera is a highly respected orthodontist with more than 20 years of exclusive orthodontic practice. A graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Dentistry (1994), she distinguished herself by placing third in the Philippine Dental Board Examinations in 1995.

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Committed to advanced training and clinical excellence, Dr. Tuano Cabrera completed a General Dentistry Externship at V. Luna Medical Center in 1996 and earned both a Certificate of Proficiency in Orthodontics and a Master of Dentistry, Major in Orthodontics, from the University of the Philippines Manila.

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Beyond private practice, Dr. Tuano Cabrera serves as a faculty member of the Graduate Program in Orthodontics at the University of the Philippines Manila, where she contributes to the education and mentorship of future orthodontic specialists. She is also a dedicated volunteer orthodontist with the Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation Philippines, providing specialized care to children and adults with cleft lip and palate for more than 15 years.

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Recognized as one of the few orthodontists in the Philippines with extensive expertise in cleft lip and palate care and orthodontic treatment in conjunction with orthognathic (jaw corrective) surgery, Dr. Tuano Cabrera has helped transform the lives of patients with complex craniofacial and dentofacial conditions through highly specialized, multidisciplinary treatment. Her experience in managing these challenging cases enables her to provide comprehensive treatment that integrates orthodontics with surgical and interdisciplinary care to achieve optimal functional and esthetic outcomes.

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A recognized lecturer and educator, Dr. Tuano Cabrera has shared her expertise in orthodontics, particularly in cleft lip and palate treatment, at numerous local and international conferences. In 2025, she was awarded a prestigious Visiting Scholarship by the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association and Smile Train, further advancing her knowledge in contemporary craniofacial care. She was also an Educational Grant Awardee at the 8th International Orthodontic Congress in London in 2015.

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Dedicated to lifelong learning, Dr. Tuano Cabrera regularly participates in continuing education programs both locally and internationally to remain at the forefront of advances in orthodontics and craniofacial treatment. She is a Certified Fellow in Orthodontics of the Professional Regulation Commission Board of Dentistry and the Association of Philippine Orthodontists, and a Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontists.

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Dr. Tuano Cabrera is devoted to creating healthy, confident smiles while delivering individualized orthodontic care tailored to each patient's unique needs.