Orthodontics
The Department of Orthodontics provides training for orthodontic residents and dental students. Our department offers a full range of orthodontic services, including interceptive, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary orthodontic care tailored to patients of all age groups.
About the Department
The mission of the Department of Orthodontics is to deliver high-quality orthodontic care tailored to the needs of the Western New York population, graduate proficient orthodontists dedicated to lifelong learning, and advance the field through cutting-edge research and innovation.
Information for Patients
Our orthodontic clinic resides within the UB Dental clinic in Squire Hall on the university's South Campus. If you, your child or someone you know needs braces or other orthodontic care, we encourage you to contact our clinic at 716-829-2845.
Academic Programs
Postdoctoral Program
The department offers a 36-month postgraduate program in orthodontics, culminating in the award of a Certificate of Advanced Education in Orthodontics and a Master of Science degree.
Predoctoral Program
The predoctoral orthodontics program is integrated into the third and fourth years of the DDS curriculum. This program comprises preclinical orthodontic courses, clinical rotations and case-based seminars. Its primary objective is to equip dental students with the proficiency to identify established or evolving malocclusions, differentiate cases manageable by a general practitioner from those necessitating orthodontic expertise and facilitate coordinated comprehensive care.
Alumni
Connecting with alumni remains pivotal for the vitality of the orthodontic department. By actively engaging with our 450+ graduates, we not only pay tribute to their invaluable contributions but also leverage their diverse experiences to enhance the educational journey of current residents. Our alumni excel across various domains, including private practice, academia and industry, with many holding board certification from the American Board of Orthodontics. Their accomplishments serve as inspiring benchmarks for our current residents, illustrating the myriad paths to success within the orthodontic field.
Continuing Dental Education
The orthodontics department is involved in a variety of continuing education programs, including the Dr. J. Cunat Annual Lecture.
| Year | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Stella Caushu Jeff Kozlowski | Chaushu: Impaction Masterclass: Diagnosis, Timing, Outcomes & Pitfalls Kozlowski: Struggling with Impacted Canines?: Management of Impacted Canines with a Straight Wire Approach using Passive Self-Litigation Mechanics |
| 2025 | Jay Bowman Won Moon | Bowman: You Can’t Always Get What You Want: It’s Only Orthodontics, But I Like It! and Drastic Plastic: Improving the Predictability of Clear Aligners/Creative Adjuncts for Clear Aligners to Improve Predictability. Moon: Non-Surgical Management of Extreme Vertical Problems (Long and Short Vertical Facial Heights) with MicroImplants and Could We Advance Maxilla in Mature Patients Non-Surgically? Non-Surgical Class III Orthopedic Correction with MSE and FM: Growing vs Nongrowing Patients. |
| 2024 | Carlos Flores-Mir | How Far is Too Far? Tales of Caution from Altered Sleep to Dentoalveolar Limits |
| 2023 | William Wiltshire | Evidence-based Treatment Approaches to Growth Modification and Orthodontic Biomaterials in Daily Clinical Practice – Quo vadis? |
2022 | Glenn Samishima | It’s Been a Long Two Years...Updates in Orthodontics for the Clinician |
2021 | Lisa Alvetro | Digital Orthodontic Practice and Class II Correction |
2020 | Henry Fields | Today’s data on today’s methods for today’s orthodontic practice |
2019 | Calgero Dolce | Current Trends in Orthodontics |
2018 | Peter Buschang | Skeletal Anchorage for Hyperdivergent Patients |
2017 | Sebastian Baumgaertel | Temporary Anchorage Devices |
2016 | Sean Edwards | Virtual Planning in Orthognathic Surgery |
2015 | Richard Roblee | The Role of Orthodontics in Interdisciplinary Dx and Therapy |
2014 | Richard McLaughlin | Advanced Treatment mechanics Using Preadjusted appliance |
2013 | Peter Ngan | Rationale for Early Orthodontic Treatment |
2012 | Gerald Samson | Orthodontic Mechanics: Addition, Subtraction & the Full Monty |
2011 | Tiziano Baccetti | Factors of Success in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics |
2010 | Bill Dischinger | Passive Self Ligation Treatment Mechanics and Class II Corrections |
2009
| Norm Mohl | Ortho, TMD and Occlusion: An Evidence Based Review |
2008 | Vince Kokich | Interdisciplinary Management of Anterior Esthetic Dilemmas |
2007 | Larry & Will Andrews | The Six Elements of Orofacial Harmony |
2006 | Wick Alexander | 15 Keys to Successful Orthodontic Treatment |
2005 | Straty Righellis | Roth Philosophy & Self Ligating Bracket Systems |
2004 | John Casko | Diagnosis and treatment of Adult patients with Borderline and Severe Skeletal Discrepancies |
