The Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry (OPD) at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, has a rich history and legacy. OPD is part of a research intensive public university, a premier School of Dentistry, and the Horace H. Rackham Graduate School. The Department consists of two advanced education programs: Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry. OPD also provides required and elective specialized training to dental students and a CODA accredited one-year training program in craniofacial orthodontics. The department strives to provide patient centered and evidence-based approaches to treatment. OPD conducts pioneering research to test treatment effectiveness, develop novel technologies and treatments, and advance basic knowledge of human development and pathology. OPD provides service in the form of continuing education, treatment of vulnerable patient populations, as well as active participation and leadership in professional organizations.
MISSION
The Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry's mission is to promote excellence in orthodontic and pediatric dental education, research, patient care and service. The department's continued success as leaders in orthodontic and pediatric specialties and the dental profession demands organizational effectiveness, shared commitment, and mutual respect amongst all who are empowered to develop their innovation and creativity. Aligning with University's rich and complex history, the department seeks to create a supportive and collegial atmosphere to forge ahead while still cherishing the proud traditions and history. The department shares the core values of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry which include:
- Compassion
Encourage a culture of collaboration, collegiality and helpfulness based on empathy and respect - Leadership
Shape the future leaders of dentistry - Excellence
Be the best at all we do - Responsibility
Promote integrity, professionalism, and accountability to ensure ethical decision making - Trust
Commit to honest transparent communication to build relationships - Creativity
Challenge existing knowledge to foster problem-solving and new discovery - Inclusion
Embrace and celebrate the diverse community
Academic Programs
ORTHODONTICS GRADUATE PROGRAM (MS)
A three year program to produce leaders in orthodontics, whether in clinical practice, teaching, or research.
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY GRADUATE PROGRAM (MS)
A 30 month program designed to prepare qualified dentists for specialized private practice, teaching, research, or service within a large hospital.
ORTHODONTICS GRADUATE PROGRAM (Non-degree)
A fast-paced and enriching twelve month course to provide solid foundational knowledge in orthodontics and training in scientific methodology.
ORTHODONTICS CLINIC
Providing personalized, state of the art, orthodontic treatment using the latest techniques in a caring environment.
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY CLINIC
Pediatric dentistry is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence.
Dental and Craniofacial Bionetwork for Image Analysis - DCBIA
The DCBIA brings together clinical researchers, brings together clinical researchers, computer scientists and engineers to address the following gaps between clinical choices and effective treatments: (a) a lack of quantitative imaging biomarkers of bone structure; (b) limitations in techniques to assess treatment effects and quantify degradation or repair of bone; (c) a lack of software and training for the use in dental clinical practice management.
Hatch Lab
The Hatch Lab is focused upon elucidating essential factors and pathways that control craniofacial skeletal development and pathogenic mechanisms leading to craniofacial skeletal anomalies, with an emphasis on craniosynostosis (the premature fusion of cranial bones).
Ono Lab
The Ono laboratory uses genetically engineered mice to study the fundamental biology of stem and progenitor cells of the bone cell lineage in growth, development and homeostasis.
ORTHODONTICS AND PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY (OPD) DIRECTORY
| Name Sort descending | Contact | Title |
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| Balwani, Yamini (ybalwani) |
ybalwani@umich.edu |
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| Barber, Elizabeth Ann (emalette) |
734-615-6917 emalette@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Behnan, Michael (mbehnan) |
734-764-1520 mbehnan@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Dentistry |
| Bender, Mary Catherine Anne (bendmary) |
bendmary@umich.edu |
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| Bennett, Zachary (zachbenn) |
zachbenn@umich.edu |
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| Berkman, Mark (mberkman) |
734-647-8824 mberkman@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Biggs, Elizabeth Victoria (eelner) |
eelner@umich.edu |
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| Bilbee, Megan Rose (mbilbee) |
mbilbee@umich.edu |
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| Bookwalter, Roger (bookwalt) |
734-764-1520 bookwalt@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Dentistry |
| Boynton, James Richard (jboynton) |
734-763-2331 jboynton@umich.edu |
Clinical Associate Professor of Dentistry |
| Briskie, Daniel (briskied) |
734-615-6917 briskied@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Dentistry |
| Bui, Duy (duyxbui) |
duyxbui@umich.edu |
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| Carter, Kenneth Cordell (kencar) |
kencar@umich.edu |
Orthodontic Resident |
| Cevidanes, Lucia Soares (luciacev) |
734-647-5856 luciacev@umich.edu |
Drs Thomas M and Doris Graber Endowed Professor of Dentistry and Associate Professor of Dentistry |
| Chandna, Shruti (shrutil) |
shrutil@umich.edu |
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| Choong, Carissa Mun-Hui (choongca) |
choongca@umich.edu |
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| Cong, Fangdi (amaliac) |
amaliac@umich.edu |
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| Cook, Jade (cookjn) |
cookjn@umich.edu |
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| Crawford, Derrick Myron (derrcraw) |
derrcraw@umich.edu |
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| Crouse, Ulla (ucrouse) |
734-647-8824 ucrouse@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Daniels, Alexis (alexidan) |
alexidan@umich.edu |
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| Davies, Tracy (tedavies) |
734-764-1523 tedavies@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Lecturer in Dentistry |
| De Oliveira Ruellas, Antonio Carlos (aruellas) |
aruellas@umich.edu |
Clinical Associate Professor of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry |
| DeRosia, Marsha (marshaly) |
734-647-4304 marshaly@umich.edu |
Dental Assistant Senior |
| Ford, Tiffani (fordtiff) |
734-647-4304 fordtiff@umich.edu |
Dental Assistant Intermediate |
| Fuller, Chizell (chizellf) |
734-647-2394 chizellf@umich.edu |
Patient Services Associate |
| Fullgrapp, Chelsea (chelcree) |
chelcree@umich.edu |
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| Gaballah, Tasneem (tgaballa) |
tgaballa@umich.edu |
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| Garcia, Jeanette (garciaje) |
734-615-6917 garciaje@umich.edu |
Dental Assistant Senior |
| Gebeck, Thomas (trgebeck) |
734-764-1520 trgebeck@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Dentistry |
| Gebeck, Thomas Richard (trge) |
734-615-3667 trge@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Glick, Jason Scott (mrblonde) |
734-764-1523 mrblonde@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Graf, Kayla (rdakayla) |
734-615-6917 rdakayla@umich.edu |
Dental Assistant Senior |
| Groth, Christian (cgroth) |
734-764-1520 cgroth@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Hatch, Nan (nhatch) |
734-647-6567 nhatch@umich.edu |
Lysle E Johnston Jr Collegiate Professor of Orthodontics, Associate Professor of Dentistry and Chair, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry |
| Hess, Laura (lauragzy) |
734-647-2409 lauragzy@umich.edu |
Patient Services Associate |
| Ioshida, Marilia Sayako Yatabe (msyatabe) |
734-615-8712 msyatabe@umich.edu |
Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Jarvie, David Bryant (djarvie) |
djarvie@umich.edu |
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| Johnston, Lysle (lejjr) |
lejjr@umich.edu |
Professor Emeritus of Dentistry |
| Karaouzas, Litsa (karlitsa) |
734-232-9675 karlitsa@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Kaur, Ramandeep (rdkaur) |
rdkaur@umich.edu |
Pediatric Dental Resident |
| Keener, Dylan James (djkeener) |
djkeener@umich.edu |
Graduate Orthodontic Resident |
| Kelly, Katherine (kathk) |
734-647-4311 kathk@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Professor of Dentistry |
| Khuraybah, Abad Mohammed (abad) |
abad@umich.edu |
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| Kim, Youngjoo (yekim) |
734-764-3564 yekim@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Kishta-Derani, Maryam (maryamk) |
734-764-1523 maryamk@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Klarck, Richard Paul (rklarck) |
rklarck@umich.edu |
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| Kloostra, Stephanie (stephklo) |
734-615-6917 stephklo@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Kristal, Danielle (dkristal) |
dkristal@umich.edu |
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| LaPointe, Melanie (melp) |
734-764-1522 melp@umich.edu |
Administrative Assistant Intermediate |
| Liss, Rebecca (rlkott) |
734-764-1520 rlkott@umich.edu |
Patient Services Associate |
| Logan, Candice Elizabeth (candiclo) |
candiclo@umich.edu |
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| Mackie, Tamara (mtamara) |
mtamara@umich.edu |
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| Majewski, Robert (drjetski) |
734-615-6917 drjetski@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Malcheff, Sam (malcheff) |
734-615-6917 malcheff@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Lecturer in Dentistry |
| Matsushita, Yuki (myuki) |
734-239-5698 myuki@umich.edu |
Research Fellow |
| Maturo, Raymond (ramaturo) |
734-764-1523 ramaturo@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| McCone, Meggan (meggkr) |
734-615-6917 meggkr@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| McNamara, James Alyn (mcnamara) |
mcnamara@umich.edu |
Professor Emeritus of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontic and Pediatric Dentistry, Professor Emeritus of Cell and Developmental Biology, Medical School and Research Professor Emeritus, Center for Human Growth and Development |
| Morrow, Melissa (mdmorrow) |
734-764-1523 mdmorrow@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in Dentistry |
| Nagata, Mizuki (mizukin) |
734-615-5986 mizukin@umich.edu |
Research Fellow, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry |
| Nam, Hwa Kyung (hknam) |
734-647-3774 hknam@umich.edu |
Research Lab Specialist Assoc |
| Nolan, Patrick James (pjnolan) |
734-764-1520 pjnolan@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Nye, Seth Noel (sethnye) |
sethnye@umich.edu |
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| Okafor, Chidinma Barbara (okafor) |
okafor@umich.edu |
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| Oljace, Gail (goljace) |
734-764-4482 goljace@umich.edu |
Business Administrator Inter |
| Ono, Noriaki (noriono) |
734-647-8450 noriono@umich.edu |
Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Ono, Wanida (wono) |
734-764-1522 wono@umich.edu |
Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Pecoraro, Sandra (sandpeco) |
734-647-4166 sandpeco@umich.edu |
Clinic Lead |
| Phelan, Caroline (cphelan) |
734-936-3072 cphelan@umich.edu |
Dental Assistant Intermediate |
| Pruess, Karen (kpruess) |
734-615-6917 kpruess@umich.edu |
Dental Assistant Intermediate |
| Ramaswami, Neerrajah (neeruram) |
734-764-1523 neeruram@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Robinson, Thomas John (tjrobins) |
734-647-8824 tjrobins@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Lecturer in Dentistry |
| Salzmann, Larry Bill (salzmann) |
734-764-3564 salzmann@umich.edu |
Clinical Associate Professor of Dentistry |
| Sarment, Sylvie (ssarment) |
734-615-9667 ssarment@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Sencak, Regina Caroline (rsencak) |
rsencak@umich.edu |
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| Sherbel, Jason Sean (jsherbel) |
jsherbel@umich.edu |
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| Shin, Stephanie Suhyoung (ssshin) |
734-615-6917 ssshin@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Shipman, Sara (smship) |
734-615-6917 smship@umich.edu |
Dental Assistant Senior |
| Shirey, Nicholas Joseph (njshirey) |
njshirey@umich.edu |
Orthodontic Resident Class of 2022 |
| Shoukri, Brandon Samir (bshoukri) |
734-764-1520 bshoukri@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Simon, Lauren (laursim) |
laursim@umich.edu |
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| Smith, Scott Douglas (drscott) |
734-615-6917 drscott@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Soulas, Elizabeth Marie (esoulas) |
esoulas@umich.edu |
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| Stieber, Jane Catherine (stieberj) |
734-615-6917 stieberj@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Streeter, Tessa Nicole (tstreet) |
tstreet@umich.edu |
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| Swanson, Arianne Sophia (ariswan) |
ariswan@umich.edu |
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| Tamashiro-Miyamoto, Neil Eiji (nemiyamo) |
nemiyamo@umich.edu |
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| Tillman, Kayla (kaylatil) |
kaylatil@umich.edu |
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| Tsai, Chia-En (chiaents) |
chiaents@umich.edu |
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| Vesela, Iva Abramyan (vesela) |
734-647-3908 vesela@umich.edu |
Research Fellow, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry |
| Walker, Abbie (walkerab) |
734-764-3564 walkerab@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Yang, Yu-Ju (yujuyang) |
734-615-6917 yujuyang@umich.edu |
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry |
| Zapien-Guerra, Karen Elizabeth (kzapien) |
kzapien@umich.edu |
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