Adiciones creativas de alineadores para mejorar la predictibilidad

Orthodontist in private practice at Kalamazoo Orthodontics, with three locations in Portage, Kalamazoo, and Paw Paw, Michigan, USA. Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Saint Louis University Center of Advanced Dental Education. Developer and Instructor, Straightwire Mechanics and Typodont Course, University of Michigan Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry (since 2000). Clinical Assistant Professor, Case Western Reserve University Department of Orthodontics. Visiting Clinical Lecturer, Seton Hill University. Milton Sims Visiting Professor, University of Adelaide, Australia. Regent, American Association of Orthodontists Foundation.

Research, teaching, and clinical interests center on mini-implant anchorage, self-ligating brackets, clear aligner mechanics, evidence-based treatment protocols, and full-mouth interdisciplinary orthodontic management. Author of more than 150 peer-reviewed articles and 19 book chapters. Co-author of the textbook Mini-Implants in Orthodontics: Innovative Anchorage Concepts. Delivered more than 300 invited lectures worldwide and lectured for over 12 orthodontic residency programs internationally. Recipient of the Angle Research Award (2000), Alumni Merit Award, Saint Louis University (2005), Orthodontic Education Research Foundation Award (2017), and Southwest Michigan Quality Council Performance Excellence Award. Presenter of the J.A. Salzmann Memorial Lecture, AAO Annual Meeting (2022).

Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics (re-certified voluntarily in 2004). Fellow, International College of Dentists. Fellow, American College of Dentists. Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy. Member, Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists. Charter Member, World Federation of Orthodontists. Honorary Member, South African Society of Orthodontists.

DMD, MSD.