We are excited to announce our submissions to the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Meeting scientific program have been accepted for presentation at the Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia in May, 2020. Below are the presentations from UIC Orthodontics faculty and residents:
Dr. Christina Nicholas, assistant professor at the Department of Orthodontics, has been granted an honorary appointment as a research associate at the Field Museum's social sciences section. Congratulations on this wonderful achievement!
Congratulations to Dr. Maria Therese Galang-Boquiren for being awarded the Teaching Recognition Program (TRP) award! Dr. Maria Therese Galang-Boquiren was one of the few awardees selected for the University of Illinois at Chicago 2019-2020 Teaching Recognition Program. This program, sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs recognizes the teaching excellence of faculty at any of
UIC Orthodontic Resident celebrated the most awesome week of the year during the last week of October, 2019. Everyone shown off their Ortho spirit and love toward our department and patients with colorful outfits and sports team jersey. Way to go!
UIC Department of Orthodontics' annual fund raising event during the Breast Cancer Awareness month marked a great success. Not only did our orthodontic residents wear pink gloves, masks and gowns, the patients were also encouraged to wear pink braces and elastics for a great cause. Donation was made to The H Foundation (https://www.hfoundation.
Congratulations to Dr. Christina Nicholas for her pilot grant proposal titled “The Effects of Food Insecurity on the Oral Microbiomes of Children in Chicago” that was approved for funding.
Congratulations to Valerie Yokley, Dental Assistant II, Department of Orthodontics, who received the Sparky D. Dragon Customer Service Award! The award is presented to a person who shows excellence in care, concern, and support for our patients, students, faculty, and alumni; a high degree of professional conduct; exceeds expectations; promotes the missions of the College; supports diversity; and treats people with
Congratulations to Dr. Amy Seagraves, third year orthodontic resident of the UIC Department of Orthodontics, for receiving the 1st Blair Endowed Scholarship! Dr. Chester Handelman announced the award (via facetime) and gave a short speech to recognize the outstanding leadership Amy demonstrated throughout her residency. Dr. Clark Stanford, the Dean of the UIC College of Dentistry, and Dr. Budi Kusnoto, the program
Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Haas for receiving the “Distinguished Service Award” by the University of Illinois Alumni Association. The award is presented to individuals or couples whose consistent, exceptional, and meritorious service to the University has made a significant impact on the institution’s overall welfare and the advancement of its mission.
Chancellor Michael Amiridis will
As a tradition of the UIC Department of Orthodontics, almost 30 residents and faculty spent an amazing evening at Anita Dee II Cruise to welcome the first year orthodontic residents. It's a wonderful experience to watch the sun slowly set behind the city from the tranquil waters of Lake Michigan on this serene cruise. Wish all the new residents a cheerful beginning and rewarding experience during their three-year
