Meet Dr. Barckhausen

Improving Lives by Changing Smiles

My patients are a lot of fun to be around. The little ones are very curious and talkative, and the teens always have good stories to share. The adults are very excited during treatment and often say, “I should have done this a long time ago!”

Being an orthodontist is about improving people’s oral health, growing their self-esteem, and creating confident smiles. It’s also about developing lasting relationships with people. My patients are never a number on a chart to me, nor to anyone in my office. They are, first and foremost, individuals. They deserve to be treated with respect, compassion, and professionalism.

I decided to become an orthodontist when I was in braces as a teenager. I graduated from dental school in 1994 and completed my orthodontic residency in 1997, so I have been practicing for 25 years and love it more than ever. Every time I see my orthodontist at the national meetings, I thank him for inspiring me to pursue a career that has made me so happy.

Education and Continuing Education

I attended the prestigious University of Pennsylvania, where I graduated first in my class with a Doctorate of Dental Medicine. After dental school I attended Rutgers University where I completed a 3 year residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and obtained a Master's of Science degree.

Orthodontics is a constantly changing specialty. Different techniques, technologies, and materials all mean more options and stronger outcomes for my patients. I attend local, state, and national orthodontic meetings, to learn about the best and newest treatments. At these gatherings, I’m also able to talk with colleagues about their experiences and we learn from one another.

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • American Dental Association
  • Southern Association of Orthodontists
  • Florida Association of Orthodontists
  • Marion County Dental Society

In the Community

Education is important to me, and for that reason, I have been the business partner of two local schools, Hammett Bowen Elementary and Liberty Middle Schools, for many years now.

inLine Orthodontics has also partenered with Interfaith Emergency Services in the Food 4 Kids program and donates one week's worth of food for a food insecure child for every patient that comes to our office for an orthodontic consultation. 

Outside the Office

I was born and raised in Guatemala. My parents are German, so I speak English, Spanish, and German. My husband and I moved to Ocala in 1999 and have raised our family here. We have two wonderful children, Ian and Anna Sofia. Our family loves to water ski, hike, and travel. We have an adorable dachshund, Vinny, and a cat, Pina. Because I grew up in a household that loved music and art, all of my pets are named after artists.

When I’m not at work, I like to exercise, read, and play the piano. Because I love to use my hands in creative projects, I also volunteer with set productions at the Ocala Civic Theater.

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