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Welcome to the Department of Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics (OOFG) at Indiana
University School of Dentistry, located on the campus of Indiana University
Purdue University-Indianapolis. For more information about our department,
click on the appropriate link below or to the right.
Clinic
The Orthodontic Clinic is located on the second floor of the Dental School in Room 201. Our residents see patients
in our clinic under the supervision of licensed faculty members. We do accept outside patients for treatment and offer
competitive rates for orthodontic treatment (most times 1/3 the cost of private practitioners).
FAQ
Have some questions about being a patient? Check here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions. Still don't see what
you're looking for? Give us a call or send us an e-mail.
Orthodontics
Information about our graduate orthodontic program/residency can be found here. Our program has a strong tradition
dating back to 1948. Currently, the Orthodontics section is one of two administrative areas of the department;
Oral Facial Genetics is our other section. Most of our faculty and staff work in the Orthodontics section.
Oral Facial Genetics and 3D Imaging
Oral Facial Genetics is our other administrative section within the department. Most of our research takes place in
this area. The Oral Facial Genetics section dates back to the Department of Oral Facial Genetics under the stewardship
of Dr. David Bixler. One of Dr. Bixler's avid followers, Dr. James K. Hartsfield Jr, went on to head the section and
later the reporting unit, the Department Oral Facial Development. Dr. Hartsfield left in 2008 and is now at University
of Kentucky. Drs. Sean Liu and Ahmed Ghoneima now work in this area.
Laboratories and Research Facilities
The Department maintains four laboratories: the Mineralized Tissues and Histology Research Laboratory,
the Biomechanics Laboratory, the 250C shared laboratory complex, and the Oral Facial Genetics/3D
Imaging Laboratory.
Faculty
The department has almost 20 faculty members who are full-time, part-time or donate their time to the program.
Many faculty members maintain a private practice in addition to their academic work.
Additionally, our faculty stay abreast of current issues in Orthodontics and Genetics as it relates to the
development of the oral cavity by overseeing various research programs and attending continuing education
courses, symposia, and lectures throughout the world.
Staff
The staff support the department's mission by handling administrative affairs, overseeing patient care,
and assisting faculty and students with patient treatment and research.
Residents
Each July, a new class begins their two-year journey through our program. Typically seven residents per
class enter the program, depending on patient load and other factors. Because we are a two-year MSD program,
our residents hit the ground running and begin taking core classes right away. This allows clinic exposure
as soon as possible. After their first year, over 80% of their time will be spent in the clinic.
For additional information, please contact:
Department of Orthodontics & Oral Facial Genetics
Indiana University School of Dentistry
1121 West Michigan Street, Room 204
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5186
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| administrative office: |
(317) 274-8301 |
| clinic: |
(317) 274-8573 |
| fax: |
(317) 278-1438 |
| e-mail: |
dsoofg@iupui.edu |