Wilbur Eugene Roberts

Professor emeritus and head of the Department of Orthodontics (division of Oral Facial Development) at the Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD). He is also an adjunct professor at the Purdue University School of Engineering (IUPUI–Indianapolis).

He began his academic career at the University of the Pacific (San Francisco) as Professor of Orthodontics, Director of the Graduate School of Orthodontics and Head of the Bone Research Laboratory. Dr. Roberts was Head of the Department of Orthodontics at IUSD from 1988 to 1997 and has been an Emeritus since 1997, continuing his active research and educational work .

Maintains a private practice with an emphasis on the use of implants and temporary skeletal supports (TSADs) in the treatment of complex cases with partial edentulism .

Key achievements

He is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists (ABO), a member of the Midwest Angle Society, a Fellow of the International College and the American College of Dentists .

– Recipient of the Albert H. Ketcham Memorial Award (the highest ABO award), recognized for significant contributions to orthodontics .

He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in Orthodontic Research by AAO and was featured in interviews as an influential researcher .

— Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Digital Orthodontics and former editor of the sección Craniofacial Skeleton in the journal Osteoporosis Reports .

– Published 98 peer-reviewed articles, 139 invited papers and case reports, 38 chapters in textbooks, 5 e-texts, 14 editorials and 4 educational courses with evaluation of results .

Main publications and contributions

– Research on facial skeletal growth anatomy, biomechanics, tissue support, modeling and treatment evaluation, including the implementation of TSADs .

– A veteran of the GLAO and AAO industry organizations who has contributed to the support of certification, educational standards and inter-curricular collaborations .

Skills taught

– Biomechanics of growth and orthodontic movements with fundamental understanding of tissues .

– Application of implant and skeletal anchorage (TSADs) for stable tooth movement.

– Evaluation of treatment according to ABO standards, increasing the sustainability of clinical results .

– Integration of digital technologies and scientific methods into orthodontics curricula.

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