SPEAKERS
Nan E Hatch DMD, PhD
Dr. Nan Hatch received her DMD from Harvard and her orthodontic certificate and PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of Washington. She completed post-doctoral training at the University of Michigan, where she is now a tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry. Certified by the American Board of Orthodontists, she focuses on patient-centered care and research in bone biology and craniofacial anomalies.
Mark Fitzgerald, DDS, MS
Mark Fitzgerald, DDS, MS, is a Professor in the Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics at the University of Michigan, School of Dentistry. He is also the Associate Chair of the department. Dr. Fitzgerald earned his DDS and MS in Restorative Dentistry at The University of Michigan, School of Dentistry in 1980 and 1983 respectively. In the 1980's and 1990's he was involved in pulp biology research. His current research interests are the area of educational research.
James Alyn Mcnamara, DDS, MS, PhD
Dr. James A. McNamara, a UC Berkeley and University of Michigan graduate, is a renowned orthodontist and researcher. He serves as Professor of Dentistry and Cell Biology at the University of Michigan and has over 240 publications and numerous awards, including the Albert H. Ketcham Memorial Award. He leads the Craniofacial Growth Monograph Series and co-authored the textbook Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Dr. McNamara also maintains a private practice in Ann Arbor with his daughter.
Peter Greco, DMD
Dr. Peter M. Greco is a clinical professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, with over 40 years on the faculty. He serves as the attending orthodontist at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and teaches at Einstein Medical Center. He served as the president of American Board of Orthodontics and is the 2024 Albert H. Ketcham Memorial Award recipient. Dr. Greco maintains private practices in Philadelphia and Ardmore, PA.
Daniela Garib, DDS, MSc, PhD
Dr. Daniela Garib is a Full Professor of Orthodontics at the Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, and Chief of the Dentistry Section at the Hospital for Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies. She received her DDS, Master's, and PhD from University of São Paulo, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard. Her research interests include cleft lip and palate, craniofacial anomalies, pre-adolescent orthodontic treatment, and three-dimensional digital imaging. She is an associate editor for key orthodontic journals.
Bhavna Shroff, DDS, MDentSc, MPA
Dr. Bhavna Shroff, a Professor and Graduate Program Director in Orthodontics at VCU, obtained her DDS at University Paris V and her Orthodontics certificate and Masters at University of Connecticut. She earned a Masters in Public Administration from VCU in 2008. A respected lecturer and researcher, she has published extensively on tooth development, eruption, and orthodontic biomechanics. She is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and serves as National Secretary of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists.
Erika Benavides, DDS, PhD, Dip. ABOMR
Dr. Erika Benavides is a Clinical Professor, Associate Chair of Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Radiology, and Director of the CBCT Service at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. A past President of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, she received her D.D.S. from the University of Valle, completed advanced training at UMKC, and holds an interdisciplinary PhD. She specializes in diagnostic imaging and leads NIH-funded research and ADA/FDA dental radiography updates.
Simon J. Littlewood, BDS, MDSc, FDS(Orth)RCPS, MOrthRCS, FDSRCS
Dr. Simon Littlewood is Consultant Orthodontist and Clinical Lead at Bradford Hospitals NHS Teaching Trust and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds. He serves as Honorary Secretary of the British Orthodontic Society and co-developed the UK's first Orthodontic Therapy Course. Dr. Littlewood has a strong academic background with 20 years of research in orthodontic retention, publishing extensively and lecturing globally.
Eser Tüfekçi DDS, MS, PhD, MSHA
Dr. Eser Tufekci, a Professor in the Orthodontic Department at VCU, received her dental degree from Istanbul University, MS and PhD from The Ohio State University, and orthodontic education from the University of Minnesota. She also holds an MS in Health Administration from VCU. Dr. Tüfekçi is active in multiple professional societies, including national leadership roles, and serves on editorial boards of several orthodontic journals. She maintains a private practice at VCU.
Sharon (Ron) Aronovich, DMD
Dr. Ron Aronovich is the TMJ and Orthognathic Surgery Fellowship director in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Michigan, with experience in Israel, Canada, and the USA. He completed his education and training at the University of Toronto, McGill University, Fletcher Allen in Vermont, Hospital of Saint Raphael/Yale-New Haven Hospital, and a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Aronovich treats pediatric and adult patients with jaw disorders, sleep disorders, and craniofacial anomalies, and engages in global outreach and research in anesthesia simulation and sleep apnea.
