BIOGRAPHY

After graduating from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Montreal in 1978, I practiced general dentistry in Quebec for ten years. I then pursued advanced education, obtaining both a certificate and a Master of Science degree from Boston University School of Dentistry in 1993. Following my postgraduate studies, I returned to private practice in Quebec for seven years while simultaneously volunteering at the Montreal Children's Hospital in the Department of Craniofacial Sciences for an additional seven years. During this time, I also taught continuing education courses in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the Montreal Children's Hospital.
My academic career took a significant turn when I was recruited by the new Dean of McGill University's Faculty of Dentistry to lead the Orthodontic Division. In 2000, I became the Director of the Orthodontic Division as the sole full-time faculty member. My mission from the Dean was to revamp the curriculum and rewrite the second third and 4th year curriculum to better reflect the new realities of dentistry in the 20th century. I was responsible for teaching second-, third-, and fourth-year students while also serving as the Clinic Director for the orthodontic department. During my tenure at McGill, I successfully navigated three accreditation cycles and initiated a project to establish a postgraduate program in orthodontics. Although the program received Senate approval, it was ultimately postponed due to economic constraints.

In 2019, I was recruited by the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) to serve as Chair of the Orthodontic Department. I held this position until my retirement in 2023, serving as both Chair and Endowed Professor. My responsibilities included overseeing pre-doctoral orthodontic courses on growth and development for second- to fourth-year students, managing the orthodontic clinic, and improving the orthodontic residency curriculum which had not been changed for over 20 years and not reflecting the new digital reality of orthodontics.
Upon my retirement from UMKC, I received an offer from the Department of Molecular Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, to continue my research on the craniofacial aspects of osteogenesis imperfecta. This research began during my tenure at McGill, continued at UMKC, and has achieved notable success, currently undergoing its third renewal application. I also serve as a consultant, providing clinical oversight in digital orthodontics to ensure that treatments provided under the NIH BDC auspices meet the highest clinical standards.

In 2024, I was recruited as a guest professor in the Department of Orthodontics at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. My role involves teaching an introduction to biomechanics in orthodontics to residents and assisting in the establishment of a 3D printing laboratory to leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital orthodontic technologies. We are in the process of acquiring the necessary materials and equipment, with plans to launch the curriculum in 2025 once all institutional approvals are obtained.
Additionally, since 2017, I have held the title of Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology at the University of Ocean City in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I have been actively involved with the institution since 2014, contributing to the development and delivery of a blended learning curriculum aimed at advancing orthodontic education and care in Vietnam.