Orthodontics

Faculty Accomplishments

The Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics is extremely proud of its faculty and their accomplishments.  We believe that our students and alumni expect us to support the profession of orthodontics by contributing to the enhancement of our specialty and we are more than happy to report on    our activities in this endeavor.  The following is a synopsis of our faculty’s accomplishments during the academic year 2007-2008.

Dr. Marc Ackerman
Dr. Mark Alarbi
Dr. Dipak Chudasama
Dr. Amy Counts
Dr. Laurance Jerrold
Dr. Jack Sheridan

Dr. Marc Ackerman:

Publications

  1. McNamara LJ, McNamara JA Jr., Ackerman MB, Baccetti T.: Hard and soft tissue contributions to the esthetics of the posed smile in growing children seeking orthodontic treatment. Am J Orthod Dentofac Orthop 2008; 133:491-9.
  2. Rinchuse DJ, Rinchuse DJ, Kandasamy S, Ackerman MB.  Deconstructing evidence in orthodontics:  Making sense of systematic reviews, randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses. World J Orthod 2008; 9:167-176.
  3. Ackerman, MB.:  Why orthodontists should take records.  Ortho Tribune, September 2007, p.30.
  4. Ackerman, MB.:  Why orthodontists should take stock of education. Ortho Tribune, October 2007; p.22.
  5. Ackerman, MB.:  Wag the dog: Orthodontic standards and the American Board of Orthodontics. Ortho Tribune; January 2008; p.17.
  6. Ackerman, MB.:  Word of Mouth: Orthodontic marketing and the product life cycle. Orthodontic Products; July 2008, p.62.

Presentations

  1. Les Chiens Aboient et La Caravane Passe: Orthodontics 2008:  American Dental Club of Paris, Paris, France
  2. Measuring Compliance During Orthodontic Retention: The Intelligent Retainer:: 2008 American Association of Orthodontists, Annual Session, Denver, CO,

Awards

  1. 2008 Alumni Award of Merit, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

Grants

  1. Orthodontic Faculty Development Fellowship Award American Association of Orthodontists Foundation

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Dr. Mark Alarbi:

Publications

  1. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Attached Gingiva; Tolman, A., Jerrold, L., Alarbi, M.; American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Vol. 132, Issue 3, Pages 378-381, 2007
  2. Diagnosing Early Interceptive Orthodontic Problems. Part 1: Florman, M., Veis, R., Alarbi, M., Partovi, M.; Dental CE Digest, March 2008
  3. Diagnosing Early Interceptive Orthodontic Problems. Part 2: Florman, M., Veis, R., Alarbi, M., Partovi, M.; Dental CE Digest, April 2008
  4. Fundamentals of Biomechanics and Wire Bending, Student’s Course Manual: 2008 (Monograph Format)
  5. Applied Biomechanics and Wire Bending; Student’s Course Manual: 2008 (Monograph Format)
  6. Cephalometrics: From Anatomy to Analyses: Student’s Course Manual: 2008 (Monograph Format)
  7. Reference Catalogue of Treated Orthodontic Cases: Volumes 1 through 6, 2008 (Monograph Format)

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Dr. Dipak Chudasama:

Publications

  1. Chudasama, D and Sheridan J. J.: Overview Guidelines for Contemporary Air-Rotor Stripping, J. Clin. Orthod. 41 : 6 : 315 - 320 :Jun :2007
  2. Chudasama, D.:  Addition by Subtraction.  A Guide to Interproximal Reduction to Resolve Crowding.; Orthodontic Products – August Issue 2007
  3. Chudasama, D. and Jerrold L. Aesthetic Retention: Orthodontic Products – April/May 2008

Awards

  1. Academic Professor of the Year 2007
  2. Southern Association of Orthodontists Excellence in Teaching Award 2008

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Dr. Amy Counts:

Publications

  1. Ioi, H,, Nakata, S,, Nakasima, A,; Counts, A.L.; Comparison of cephalometric norms between Japanese and Caucasian adults in antero-posterior and vertical dimension: Eur J Orthod. 2007 Oct;29(5):493-9.
  2. Ioi, H,, Nakata, S,, Nakasima, A., Counts, A.; Influence of facial convexity on facial attractiveness in Japanese: Orthod Craniofac Res. 2007 Nov; 10(4):181-6.

Presentations

  1. Poster Abstract.   Frictional resistance in Plastic Preadjusted Brackets with Low-friction and Conventional Elastomeric Ligatures: Ioi, H., Yanase, H., Uehara, M., Hara, A., Nakata, S., Counts, A. L.; 2008 American Association of Orthodontists, Annual Session, Denver, CO,

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Dr. Laurance Jerrold:

Publications

  1. Duty Defined: Jerrold, L., Jaffee, P.; American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, July, 2008
  2. Who Is This Man?  Cover Story for Orthodontic Products, June 2008 p. 15
  3. Aesthetic Retention: Chudasama, D., Jerrold, L.; Orthodontic Products, April/May 2008
  4. Black, White or Gray: Finding Commonality on How Orthodontists Describe the Areas Between  
  5. Angle’s Molar Classifications.  Snyder, R; Jerrold, L.;  American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics; September, 2007
  6. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Attached Gingiva: Tolman, A., Jerrold, L., Alarbi, M.; American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics; September, 2007

Presentations

  1. The Right Way to Get Rid of the Wrong Patient & Informed Consent for the Uninformed: Presented for the Louisiana state University Postgraduate Orthodontic Program, New Orleans, LA April 18, 2008
  2. The Right Way to Get Rid of the Wrong Patient: Presented at the 48th Annual Session of the American College of Legal Medicine; Houston, Texas;  March 1, 2008
  3. Orthodontics in General Practice: Learn it Today – Do it tomorrow: Presented at the 2008 Greater New York Dental Meeting; New York, NY   November 25, 2007
  4. Ten Good Ways to Get Sued and Lose: An Integrated Management Seminar; Presented for the New Jersey Association of Orthodontists; East Windsor New Jersey, September 26, 2007
  5. The Right Way to Get Rid of the Wrong Patient & Informed Consent for the Uninformed: Presented for the Female Dental Academy of Long Island; Woodbury, NY; September 18, 2007

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Dr. Jack Sheridan:

Publications

  1. JCO Interviews Dr. Dipak Chudasama: Sheridan, J.J., Vol.42: No. 7, July 2008
  2. The Readers’ Corner: Sheridan, J.J., Vol. 42: No. 5, May 2008
  3. The Readers’ Corner: Sheridan, J.J., Vol. 42: No. 1, January 2008
  4. The Readers’ Corner: Sheridan, J.J., Vol. 41: No. 8, August 2008