Treatment with microimplants

Professor Emeritus of Orthodontics at Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea. Former President of Korean Association of Orthodontists. Former President of World Society of Lingual Orthodontics (WSLO). One of the world's most experienced clinicians in orthodontic microimplant anchorage.

Over 40 years of academic and clinical experience in orthodontics since joining Kyungpook National University faculty. Retired in February 2022 after distinguished career establishing Kyungpook National University as international center of excellence in orthodontic microimplant research and clinical application. Pioneer in development of orthodontic temporary anchorage devices (TADs), having placed and studied thousands of microimplants since early 1990s. Developed surgical protocols, biomechanical principles, and clinical applications for TADs that became standard worldwide.

International authority on skeletal anchorage having trained hundreds of orthodontists from around the world through hands-on courses and fellowship programs at Kyungpook National University. Active member of E.H. Angle Society of Orthodontists. Former editor and reviewer for multiple international orthodontic journals. Delivered keynote lectures at major orthodontic congresses worldwide on microimplant biomechanics, clinical applications in complex cases, lingual orthodontics, and evidence-based treatment protocols.

DDS from Kyungpook National University. PhD in Orthodontics. Published extensively in leading orthodontic journals establishing scientific foundation for safe and effective use of microimplants. Research focus on success rates of TADs, factors affecting stability, biomechanical loading protocols, treatment of severe anterior open bite with skeletal anchorage, and three-dimensional tooth movement control. Co-authored textbooks on microimplant orthodontics translated into multiple languages. Mentored numerous graduate students who became leaders in orthodontics across Asia and worldwide. Recipient of multiple awards from Korean Association of Orthodontists and international orthodontic organizations recognizing contributions to advancement of orthodontic specialty.

Professor of Orthodontics specializing in temporary anchorage devices, orthopedic correction, and airway management. Professor and Head of Department of Orthodontics at Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea. Adjunct Professor at The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA.

Over 30 years of academic and clinical experience in orthodontics. Former Thomas R. Bales Endowed Chair in Orthodontics at UCLA School of Dentistry (2013-2020), recipient of "Lifetime Achievement and Faculty Dedication/Excellence Award" (2019) and "Faculty of the Year Award" multiple times. Founder and CEO of Moon Principles Institute and Co-founder/Chief Innovation Officer of BioTech Innovations. Inventor of MSE (Maxillary Skeletal Expander), a micro-implant assisted rapid palatal expander enabling non-surgical skeletal expansion in adults.

International lecturer having presented in 37 countries with over 450 presentations on orthopedic corrections, temporary anchorage devices, aligner biomechanics, and airway management. Research focus includes 3D image analysis, finite element modeling, genome-wide association studies of craniofacial phenotypes, applications of 3D printing in orthodontics, and accelerated tooth movement. Co-Principal Investigator of AAOF Center Award Grant (2018) on "Standard Characterization of Clear Orthodontic Aligners." Keynote speaker at Spanish Society of Aligners (SEDA) Congress and Italian Aligner Society (SIALIGN) Congress (2021).

DMD from Harvard School of Dental Medicine. MS in Orthodontics from UCLA School of Dentistry. Mathematics degree prior to dentistry. Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) since 2002. Recipient of Groundbreaking Research Project Grant Award from UCLA (2014). Co-author of six textbooks. Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals across multiple disciplines. Holds multiple patents including three aligner-related inventions and innovations in micro-implant design. Active member of American Association of Orthodontists (AAO).

Сlinical instructor, research and postgraduate coordinator at the University of Geneva, Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina and Research Professor at the University of Southern California.

Member of Australian Society of Orthodontists (ASO), American Association of Orthodontics (AAO).

World Federation of Orthodontics (WFO), European Orthodontic Society (EOS), Turkish Orthodontic Society (TOS).

Сlinical professor in the Department of Orthodontics at Taipei Medical University.

Past president of the Taiwan Association of Orthodontists.

Maintains a private orthodontic practice.

Has published “Creative Orthodontics, Blending the Damon System and TADs to Manage Difficult Malocclusions”.