Peter Bushang

Highly respected orthodontist, Regents Professor, Head of Orthodontics Research at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, has been with the institution since 1988. Prior to that, he worked as a postdoc at the University of Connecticut for three years and as a researcher at the Center for Human Growth Research in Montreal for five years.

His research focuses on craniofacial growth, adaptation to orthodontic and surgical treatment, and the physiology of oral motor functions. During his career, he has published over 300 peer-reviewed articles, three books, numerous chapters, and given more than 150 invited lectures and master classes in 14 countries. In addition, he supervised more than 140 master's and PhD theses, as well as internships for dental students. He is the only person to have received honorary membership in both the American Association of Orthodontists and the Edward Angle Society, the highest professional societies in orthodontics. In 2019, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Orthodontists. In 2011, his residents established the Chair of Implanted Professors in his name, and he was also awarded the Award for Contributions to Education in Orthodontics.

Key achievements
— PhD in Anthropology, University of Texas at Austin (1980)
– Regents Professor and Director of Orthodontics Research at Texas A&M College of Dentistry
— Honorary member of the AAO and Edward H. Angle Society
– Winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award from AAO (2019)
– Founder and mentor of residents and graduate students in orthodontics
— Author of over 300 articles and three books

Main publications and research interests
– Research on craniofacial growth, the effects of orthodontics and surgery, oral motility
— Books: Clinical Research Methodology and Design for Dentists and Recognizing and Correcting Developing Malocclusions
– Studies on Class II/III malocclusions, mini-screw appliances, dental strength assessment, digital modeling, etc.

Skills taught
— Biology of Facial Skeleton Growth and Its Importance in Orthodontics
– Tissue adaptation after orthodontic and surgical interventions
– Modern methods of research and design of clinical orthodontic examinations
— Evidence-based approaches in educational programs (workshops, graduate mentoring)

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