Hello and welcome. I am delighted to report that the UM Orthodontic Program continues to provide exceptional orthodontic education to our residents. We are fortunate to have a strong group of deeply committed part-time and full-time faculty members who make this possible. We are also blessed to have such a large group of alumni who recognize the value and take pride in our program. Thank you for being a part of us.
Please use this website to learn more about our program, our upcoming 2022 Moyers Symposium, and the 2023 Centennial Celebration of the University of Michigan Orthodontic Program.
Residents and faculty will also be available to talk in the 2021 AAO’s official virtual reception platform, scheduled for 5-6:30pm EST on Saturday evening, June 26th.
We do hope to see you in person soon.
Your fellow orthodontist and chair,
Dr. Nan Hatch
As you are aware, Dr. Chris Roberts served as the 2021 AAO President. He put considerable time and effort into our organization and this annual AAO meeting. In essence, he helped to organize two AAO meetings this year: the first an in-person meeting and the second this virtual meeting. Dr. Roberts (Chris) has also been a committed part time faculty member in our program…since 1990…for more than 30 years. His combined teaching and orthodontic skills, work ethic, integrity and sociability are unique and highly valued. He is an extraordinary role model for students, fellow faculty and orthodontic colleagues. We greatly appreciate his dedication to our program and to our profession. We celebrate and thank you, Dr. Roberts, for your service to our program and to the American Association of Orthodontists.
Dr. James McNamara is awarded the AAO’s 2021 prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Needless to say, this award is greatly deserved. Dr. McNamara (Jim) is Professor Emeritus in the University of Michigan’s Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry. He has taught orthodontics and craniofacial development as a full-time faculty member for almost 50 years here at Michigan. He has lectured and taught across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries. He has authored over 300 publications, has written, edited and/or contributed to more than 75 books on orthodontics and craniofacial biology. He has also served as editor-in-chief for the majority of volumes of the Craniofacial Growth Series and as organizer of numerous Moyers Symposium programs. We celebrate and thank you, Dr. McNamara, for your service to our program and to our profession.
Dr. Michael Callan (class of 1991) is awarded the AAO's 2021 Humanitarian Award. Dr. Callan currently teaches full-time at the University of Iowa’s Department of Orthodontists. In addition to supporting local schools and organizations, Dr. Callan has regularly traveled to impoverished countries 2-3 times per year to provide dental care to people in need through Medical Teams International. He travels to Columbia twice a year to work in orphanages and has also been to the Philippines, Haiti and South Africa, among other countries. He is another well deserving awardee. We celebrate and thank you, Dr. Callan, for your service to our profession and to our world.
| Friday, June 25, 2021 | |
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| 12:00pm-12:30pm EDT | Exploring New Tech in the Ortho Marketplace Dr. Christian Groth |
| 6:35pm-7:05pm EDT | Unique Surgeries to Assist in Orthodontic Correction Dr. Sean Edwards |
| Saturday, June 26, 2021 | |
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| 10:05am-10:50am EDT | Featured Speaker Hopkinton to Boston in 65,500 Steps: Boston Marathon History and Reflections of a 21-time Finisher Dr. Chris Roberts |
| 10:55am-11:40am EDT | 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award Lecture Carriere 3 Treatment in minimally growing patients: How Does It Work? Dr. James McNamara |
| 11:45am-12:05pm EDT | Management of the Carriere Motion Appliance for Class III Correction in the Mixed and Permanent Dentition Dr. Laurie McNamara McClatchey |
| Sunday, June 27, 2021 | |
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| 10:30pm-10:50pm EDT | Class II Malocclusion Correction: What CBCT Studies Revealed Dr. Lucia Cevidanes |
| 1:30pm-2:15pm EDT | Clinical Considerations When Choosing RPE, MARPE, SARME, and MPMO Drs. Michael Callan (1991 MS Ortho) & Steve Marshall |
| 2:20pm-3:05pm EDT | How to Establish a Culture of Teamwork and Change Your Practice for the Better Dr. Courtney Dunn (2001 DDS, 2004 MS Ortho) |
Please join us for a Virtual Alumni Reception on the conferencing software Wonder on Saturday, June 26, 2020 from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (EST)
Move your avatar to the "MI-U of Michigan" box and start a conversation with your fellow Alumni. For more information on Wonder, please review the FAQ sheet.
2023 marks the University of Michigan Orthodontic Program’s Centennial Anniversary.
In 1890, the University of Michigan, College of Dental Surgery was the first dental school to provide graduate dental education. In 1923, the University of Michigan, College of Dental Surgery became the first dental school to offer graduate training in orthodontics leading to a Master of Science degree. In 1928 the school name changed to the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry. In 1938, construction began on the Kellogg building, which was built specifically for postdoctoral graduate dental education. UM Orthodontics has remained in this location since that time. Our program has a long and storied history that has led to our honored traditions and continuous focus on excellence in orthodontic education, patient care and research. Today we continue to work hard to graduate residents with the array of skills needed to become a master clinician. We will provide a more complete history of the department in both written and visual form during our 2023 Centennial Celebration. Lots of fun stories to share, including your own. This will be a great time to catch up with classmates, reconnect with faculty, and make new friends.
We will be holding events in celebration of this 100th year anniversary over the 2023 Moyers Symposium weekend, including a University of Michigan Alumni and Friends Reception at “The Big House”.
Please mark your calendars for what should be a fun and exciting weekend: March 3-5, 2023.
Was born and raised here in Ann Arbor, MI. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience at University in Miami. She then returned home and earned her DDS degree from the University of Michigan in 2018. Upon completion of her residency program, she will working as an associate in a group practice with locations in the Metro-Detroit area.
Was born and raised in Harbin, China and moved to Canada during her elementary school years. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Biology at Duke University and her DDS degree from the University of Toronto. Following completion of orthodontic residency, she will be moving back to Canada to work in the Toronto area.
Was born and raised in Hacienda Heights, California. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Brigham Young University - Provo, in 2013. He earned his DDS degree at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry in 2018. He will be moving on with his wife and 3 children to practice in the Pacific Northwest with locations in Idaho and Washington State following completion of his orthodontic residency.
Was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. She completed her BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology at The University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and received her PhD in Oral Sciences from The University of Illinois at Chicago. She completed her dental school training at The University of Michigan, then completed a research post-doc and taught part time at the University of Michigan before heading to The Ohio State University for her M.S. and Certificate in Orthodontics. She looks forward to joining a craniofacial team and continuing her academic pursuits following completion of her University of Michigan Craniofacial Orthodontic Fellowship.
Grew up in Fruit Heights, Utah. He received a B.S. in Chemistry from Weber State University before moving to Ohio to earn a dental degree at The Ohio State University. Following the completion of his orthodontic residency, he, his wife Whitni, and their two children Christian and Grace will be moving to Fort Wayne, Indiana to join Dr. Joel Johnson in his practice there.
Was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She obtained her B.S. and D.M.D degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Following completion of her orthodontic residency at the University of Michigan, she will be moving to join a practice located outside of Baltimore, Maryland.
Was born and raised in Northville, Michigan. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from the University of Michigan in 2013 and completed her DDS degree at the University of Michigan in 2018. Following completion of orthodontic residency, she and her husband, Jason, are opening their own private practice in Farmington Hills, MI.
Was born and raised in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Biomolecular Sciences from the University of Michigan in 2014 and completed his DDS degree at the University of Michigan in 2018. Following completion of orthodontic residency, he and his wife, Mary, are opening their own private practice in Farmington Hills, MI.
Dylan is a native of central Pennsylvania near Lebanon, PA. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Life Science, with minors in Business and Economics from The Pennsylvania State University. He earned his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania in May of 2013. Upon graduation, Dr. Keener reported to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and subsequently deployed to Morocco. Lieutenant Commander Keener separated from the Navy Dental Corps in June 2019 after being stationed at Pearl Harbor, HI for three years. He currently works with Dr. Lucia Cevidanes on his research regarding the three-dimensional characterization of impacted maxillary canines. He currently resides in Ann Arbor, MI with his wife, Leigh Anne, and son, Henry. After completion of residency at the University of Michigan in June 2022, he intends to practice in North Carolina.
Danielle was raised in Roslyn, New York, in the suburbs of Manhattan. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis in 2015. She returned to New York for dental school, earning her DDS degree from Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine in 2019. She is currently completing her orthodontic residency at the University of Michigan School of Dental Medicine, and her research focuses on the use of neural stimulation for pain modulation. Outside of her professional activities, she enjoys traveling, playing piano and tennis, and spending time with family and friends.
My name is Candice Logan and I was born in Arlington, VA and raised in Farmington Hills, MI. I attended The George Washington University, where I received my Bachelors of Business Administration with a concentration in Small Business Management. I then traveled to the Northeast and received my dental degree from the University of Connecticut. While I have thoroughly enjoyed coming back to the midwest for my orthodontic residency, I am looking forward to moving back to the east coast after graduation! In my spare time, I love traveling (domestic and international), cooking and trying new meals, and playing with my sweet Cavachon pup, Ollie!
She is a life-long Michigan resident having been born and raised in Metro Detroit. She received her Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Evolutionary Anthropology from the University of Michigan in 2015. She earned her DDS degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in May 2019. Now as an orthodontic resident at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, she is conducting research on quantitative bone imaging biomarkers in the articular fossa of patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis. Outside of her professional activities, she loves to travel, explore new cities, and be anywhere near water. She enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, and also enjoys reading, watching films, and spending time with friends and family.
Nic was raised in Hanover, PA just miles from the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg. He received his Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology from Lebanon Valley College in 2011 and was a four-year participant on the football team. He earned his DMD degree from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine in May 2015. He spent the next four years in Norfolk, VA serving as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and was lucky enough to enjoy a 7-month cruise to the Arabian Gulf. He is pursuing research under the mentorship of Dr. Kim-Berman examining the biomechanical properties of 3D printed aligners. Outside of his professional activities, Nic enjoys traveling, Michigan football, historical non-fiction, and spending time with his wife Angie and their two daughters, Sophia and Margot. Go Blue!
Tessa hails from Orlando, FL. After an appropriately magical childhood, she traded Disney World for the granite and cooler weather of New Hampshire, where she attended Dartmouth College. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts with a dual major in History and Biology in 2014. She received her DMD from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2019. While in residency at the University of Michigan, she has served as class president and researched interruptions to tooth eruption. Tessa is an avid consumer of books, coffee, and fountain pens. She also enjoys spending time with her family and finding great restaurants. She hopes to practice in the South.
Neil is a third year orthodontic resident at the University of Michigan. He was born and raised in Santa Clarita, California and stayed in the Los Angeles area until making the move to Ann Arbor. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California (2014), and his D.D.S. from the University of California, Los Angeles (2019).
Upon graduation, Neil is excited to return home to Santa Clarita to work with his mother at her orthodontic practice.
Yamini Balwani was born and raised in Kuwait and moved to Mumbai, India to complete her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from D.Y. Patil University in 2012. She worked for a couple of years and then moved to the US in 2014 where she initially worked as a dental assistant in California and received a certificate in Implementation Science from UCSF in 2017. She received her DDS degree at the University of Michigan in 2020. Outside work, she enjoys public speaking, yoga, cooking, nature walks, dancing and painting. She is currently enjoying her residency at UMich and recommends it to anyone considering it.
Duy grew up in sunny Fullerton, CA. He attended the University of California, San Diego and earned a BS in Human biology. He then journeyed from the southern tip of California to the northern end of California and obtained his DDS at the University of California, San Francisco. Duy is passionate about teaching and giving back to communities in need. He is an avid lover of sunshine, basketball, tennis, and spending time with his family and friends.
Kenneth Carter was born and raised on the southside of Chicago, IL. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for his undergraduate studies, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and Psychology. After college, he spent the next year between Atlanta, GA and Cincinnati, OH where he assessed occupational exposure banding techniques and hazard coding at the CDC- NIOSH. He then went on to obtain his DDS from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN in May of 2020. He is interested in exploring the racial and socio-economic disparities that exist as it pertains to access to orthodontic treatment. Aside from professional interests, Kenneth enjoys weight lifting,traveling, horseback riding, and watching movies.
Jade was born and raised in West Bloomfield, MI. She received her B.S. in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan in 2016. She earned her DDS degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in May 2020. In dental school, she worked on research in the application of virtual reality in dental education and helped with editing of the references in the Moyer’s Monograph in 2019. She is interested in the orthodontic treatment of patients with craniofacial anomalies, surgical orthodontic cases, and the applications of clear aligners in orthodontic treatment. Outside of her professional activities, she enjoys traveling, practicing yoga and barre, and trying out new restaurants. She also enjoys reading, drinking coffee, watching makeup videos on YouTube, and spending time with family and friends.
David is from Rudyard, Michigan – a rural community in the Upper Peninsula notable for its sole gas station and lack of traffic lights. He received his Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan in 2015. Following his undergraduate education, he obtained his DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2020. In his free time, David enjoys running, reading, and enjoying the outdoors. He is also an avid football fan, having only missed one home game during his nine years in Ann Arbor.
Chiddi was born and raised in Nigeria for 11 years before she moved to Bowie, Maryland. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Mount St. Mary’s University in 2016. She earned her DMD degree from the University of Connecticut in 2020. She is intrigued by the orthodontic role in the diverse needs of surgical dento-facial cases. In her personal life, she enjoys traveling and experiencing different people and their cultures. She loves spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities, and all things hair and makeup. In the future, she plans to own an orthodontic practice and eventually expand with intentions of reaching a global scale.
Elizabeth is a native of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, a Philadelphia suburb. She graduated in 2016 from the University of Delaware with an Honors Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering. Elizabeth earned her DMD from the University of Pennsylvania, pursuing a dual degree incorporating a Masters in Bioengineering alongside her dental training. During her studies, Elizabeth gained research exposure in the areas of biomaterials, biomechanics, and dental materials. She has had entrepreneurial experience as well, working with fellow classmates on a startup. During her free time, Elizabeth enjoys running various trails in Ann Arbor, exercising, playing piano, cooking, and trying new restaurants. True to her city, she is a lifelong Eagles fan- go birds! She is proud to be starting her Orthodontic career as a Michigan Wolverine!