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ALUMNI FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE SPOTLIGHTS AT AAO 2010 ANNUAL SESSION

“The Promise of Digital Technology: Quality by Design, Evidence and Collaboration”

Join Dr. Rohit Sachdeva at the 110th AAO Annual Session on May 3, 2010 from 9:40 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. . at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 1207 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001.

On Monday, May 3rd, Dr. Sachdeva will host a scientific lecture you won’t want to miss. Dr. Sachdeva will present “The Promise of Digital Technology: Quality by Design, Evidence and Collaboration.” A major focus of his presentation will be to use clinical patient histories to demonstrate how the quality of orthodontic care can be improved through the application of 3-D imaging technology, decision support and simulation systems and targeted therapeutics, all within a framework of a proactive care model. Research findings from the use of these technologies and strategies will be discussed.

Dr. Rohit Sachdeva is Chief Clinical Officer, OraMetrix Inc. Prior to his arrival at OraMetrix, Dr. Sachdeva was a professor of orthodontics at Baylor College of Dentistry and Texas A&M University, Dallas. He also served on the faculties of the Universities of Connecticut and Manitoba, and has held numerous visiting faculty positions at internationally recognized universities. He is internationally recognized for his contributions in the field of orthodontics, especially in the areas of bioengineering and material sciences. He is the developer of copper nickel titanium, titanium niobium orthodontic alloys and titanium brackets, and holds more than a dozen patents in the medical and dental fields.

Dr. Sachdeva received his dental degree from the University of Nairobi, Kenya in 1978. In 1983, he earned his Certificate in Orthodontics and Masters in Dental Science at the University of Connecticut. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the Japanese Society of Promotion of Science Fellowship Award. Dr. Sachdeva is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Connecticut.

Respectfully submitted,

Ravindra Nanda, Chair
Department of Orthodontics