Oman Konia, DDS, MS

Born and raised in the scenic foothills of the Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh, India, Dr. Oman Konia brings to her work a unique blend of passionate enthusiasm, global perspective, and strong clinical expertise. Having lived in different parts of the world and moved to the United States entirely on her own — with no personal connections — she has embraced every challenge as an opportunity for growth, both personally and professionally.

Her journey in dentistry began in India, where she completed dental school at the country’s top dental university. There, Dr. Oman was honored with state-level awards for excellence in both clinical hand skills and academics, ranking first out of 3,500 dental students across 35 different dental schools. She began practicing immediately as a general dentist in her hometown, where she developed a deep appreciation for patient-centered care and a growing passion for orthodontics.
Motivated by that passion, Dr. Oman moved to the United States to pursue advanced specialty training. Her American journey began with a one-year fellowship in orthodontics, followed by a year of research as a Visiting Scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). There, she became one of only two international students accepted into UCLA’s highly competitive and world-renowned Orthodontics Specialty Residency. Over the next three years, she completed both her orthodontic residency and a master's degree in oral biology at UCLA.

During her training, Dr. Oman had the honor of presenting complex cases at the American Association of Orthodontists — the highest professional platform in the field. She also received extensive training in craniofacial orthodontics, with a focus on cleft lip and palate care, airway-centered treatment, and interdisciplinary surgical cases.

She is an active member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, Texas Association of Orthodontists, and the Southern Association of Orthodontists.

After her time in California, Dr. Oman practiced in Austin, Texas, where she continued to refine her clinical skills and build meaningful relationships with patients and their families. As someone from a small town, she had always dreamed of returning to India to serve her community. While life led her to remain in the U.S. to be with her husband, she made it a personal mission to care for patients in small, welcoming towns that remind her of home.
That desire is what led her to become a travel doctor with Sperry, Tivis & Wentz Family Orthodontics, serving patients in Lubbock and the smaller surrounding towns. She was inspired by the warmth of the people there and the incredible team at Sperry, Tivis & Wentz Family Orthodontics — and she’s proud to now call West Texas her home.