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 Dr. Larry J. Oesterle, Professor and Chair
Dr. Larry Oesterle has more than 40 years experience in dentistry. He has more than 30 years experience in orthodontics, and has been teaching orthodontics just as long. Dr. Oesterle attended the University of Northern Iowa as an undergraduate before entering the University of Iowa, College of Dentistry. He did a general practice internship at the Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas. He then went back to the University of Iowa and earned his MS Certificate in Orthodontics. Dr. Oesterle is American Board of Orthodontics certified.
Dr. Oesterle holds numerous honors and has received many awards for his achievements in orthodontics and beyond. He has been widely published for the important research contributions he has made to the field and continues in that tradition today as Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthodontics. Dr. Oesterle serves as a Reviewer on several editorial boards of journals.
Professional Affiliations:
- American & International Association of Dental Research
- American Dental Education Association
- College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics
- Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
Dr. Enrique Hernandez, Assistant Professor
Dr. Enrique Hernandez earned his doctorate in Odontology (equivalent
to a DDS degree) at Javeriana University in Bogotá, Colombia. Dr.
Hernandez practiced General Dentistry for seven years in Colombia before
moving to Nashville to continue his education at Vanderbilt University Orthodontic
Program in 1995. After receiving his Certificate in Orthodontics in 1998
at Vanderbilt, Dr. Hernandez accepted a full time faculty position at Vanderbilt.
Dr. Hernandez continued his Academic career at t the University of Manitoba
- School of Dentistry (2001-2002) before moving to Colorado to start the
University of Colorado Orthodontic Program in 2004
Professional Affiliations:
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists
Dr. Galen Miller
My goals in going to Russia were to further the education of Russian orthodontists in fixed edgewise appliances, to set up a situation where Americans, especially children of missionaries, in Moscow could receive quality orthodontics and to provide an opportunity for Russian children to receive quality orthodontic care. Through my 16 trips to Moscow and 5 trips by other orthodontists, these goals were accomplished. Five orthodontists from Moscow also came to Kansas and visited my office. Dr. Garo has made it possible for the ongoing success of these goals.
Education:
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University of Missouri-Kansas City Dental School, Kansas City, MO,
- D.D.S., 1973, Chosen for accelerated graduation program, Member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon- Honorary Dental Society
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Baylor University, Dallas, TX, M.S.D. in Orthodontics, 1976
Professional Experience:
- 1976 - 2004 Private Practice, Emporia, KS Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
- Taught in Fixed Prosthodontics Department at University of Missouri
International Involvement :
- Russia -1994 -1998 - Teaching clinical orthodontics to department in Moscow led by Dr. Fevralina Choroshilkina
- 1995 - Present - Privilege of mentoring Dr. Garabet (Garo) Anjerkochian
Civic Involvement :
- Rotary- Paul Harris Fellow
- U.S.D. 253 Task Force
- Chamber of Commerce Member
Church Involvement :
- Deacon
- Member of Building Committee
- Teach Crown Financial Ministries Financial Study
- Josh McDowell Missions Trip to Russia- 1993
Professional Affiliations:
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Southwest Society of Orthodontists
- Kansas Dental Association
- Kansas Orthodontics Association- Past President
- Christian Medical & Dental Association
- College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontists
Dr. William Craig Shellhart, Associate Professor
Dr. William Craig Shellhart completed his pre-dental study requirements at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. He attended the University of Colorado, Health Sciences Center, School of Dentistry from 1977-1981. Dr. Shellhart is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and achieved his MS Certificate in Orthodontics in 1988 from the University of Nebraska.
Dr. Shellhart has been active in dental education since he began lecturing at the University of Colorado while completing his DDS degree. He received many awards as a student for his work in dental radiology and anesthesiology, and continues to be recognized today for his outstanding innovations in education and research publications. Dr. Shellhart serves as a Reviewer and Member on many scholarly editorial boards. He is the past President of the Colorado Orthodontic Association and has played an active role in professional organizations.
Professional Affiliations:
- Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Colorado Orthodontic Association
- Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Colorado Dental Association
- Metropolitan Denver Dental Society
 Dr.
Antonio Silva
Dr. Silva has been in dental education for 29 years, receiving
his dental degree in 1978 from the Technological University of
Mexico School of Dentistry (Unitec) in Mexico City. He received
his Certificate in Orthodontics from Louisiana State University
in New Orleans in 1984.
Dr. Silva was the founder of the Orthodontic Program at the
Technological University of Mexico School of Dentistry in 1990.
He served as the programs first Chairman from 1990-1994. He
continued to teach part time in the schools undergraduate program
until 1996 and in the Orthodontic Residency Program until coming
to the University of CO School of Dentistry in October 2006.
Dr. Silva is a guest Lecturer in two Orthodontic programs
and has presented in multiple countries.
In addition to his academic accomplishments; Dr. Silva also
maintained a private practice from 1978-2006. He is Board Certified
in Orthodontics by the American Board of Orthodontics.
In 1992 he was co-founder of the Mexican Board of Orthodontics.
He served on the Editorial Committee of Ortho-Latina from 1999-2002.
Professional Affiliations:
- American Association of Orthodontists
- World Federation of Orthodontics
- Pierre
Fouchard Academy
- Mexican
Board of Orthodontics
- Mexican
Dental Association
- Mexican
Association of Orthodontics
- Association of Orthodontics of
the Middle States of Mexico
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