CTOR Academy

🟣 CTOR Academy at GORP 2026!

Last week, our residents and faculty had the opportunity to attend the Graduate Orthodontic Residents Program (GORP®) 2026 at the University of Michigan, a long-standing educational event that brings together orthodontic residents from programs across the United States and Canada.

From outstanding lectures and discussions to reconnecting with colleagues and building new professional relationships, GORP continues to be a valuable experience for the next generation of orthodontists.

Thank you to the University of Michigan, the AAO, and everyone involved in making another successful GORP possible!

🟣 New Publication from CTOR Academy Faculty

We're proud to share that our latest clinical case report has been published in the 2026 Fall issue of the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists (MASO) Journal.

The article explores the non-surgical correction of a severe adult skeletal open bite with maxillary constriction using maxillary expansion and the CTOR Intrusion Plate. It discusses the biological and biomechanical considerations behind treating these complex cases and presents an alternative approach for carefully selected patients seeking to avoid orthognathic surgery.

Congratulations to our authors:
• Dr. Fanar Abdullah
• Dr. Shamelly Diaz
• Dr. Jeanne Nervina
• Dr. Cristina C. Teixeira
• Dr. Mani Alikhani

We are proud to see our faculty continuing to advance evidence-based orthodontics through research, innovation, and clinical excellence.

🟣 We're excited to welcome our newest residents to CTOR Academy while celebrating the return of our continuing classes. Together with our faculty, they'll spend the year learning, collaborating, and pushing the boundaries of evidence-based orthodontics through research and clinical excellence.

Here's to another year of growth, innovation, and inspiring the next generation of orthodontists. Welcome to the CTOR Academy family!

🟣 Welcome to the Class of 2028!

CTOR Academy is pleased to welcome our newest Advanced Standing residents to the Orthodontics Specialty Program:

• Dr. Pedro Falcão Araujo, DDS
• Dr. Israa Hacham, DDS, MS
• Dr. Itala Kurlat, DDS

We look forward to supporting them as they continue their advanced training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at CTOR Academy. Welcome to the CTOR community! 💜

🟣 Meet Our 2026–2027 Clinical Fellows

We are pleased to welcome this year's fellows to CTOR Academy for advanced clinical education and training.

Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Dentofacial Orthopedics
• Dr. Vincent DeMaio
• Dr. Alain Hu
• Dr. Andreina Reimpell
• Dr. Amitis Sarbaz

Clinical Fellowship in Orthodontics
• Dr. Volmir Antonio Faedo Jr.
• Dr. Ziyue Jessica Sun

Welcome to CTOR Academy! We look forward to the academic year ahead. 💜

🟣 A new Biology of Orthodontics video is now available on CTOR's YouTube channel.

Dr. Mani Alikhani presents findings from a recent study by CTOR scientists investigating how a patient's bite and occlusal forces may influence nasal septum ossification.

The research highlights distinct patterns in open bite and deep bite cases and explores the important "shock-absorbing" role of septal cartilage in limiting the transfer of high-impact forces to the midface and cranial base.

This discussion is based on new research published by the European Society of Medicine.

🟣 Watch the full video on CTOR's YouTube channel.

🟣 Orientation Week at CTOR Academy

Last week, we welcomed our newest residents and fellows as they began their training at CTOR Academy.

The week introduced them to our faculty, facilities, clinical systems, and program protocols, setting the foundation for the advanced education and research ahead.

Welcome to CTOR Academy! 💜

🟣 Last week at CTOR Academy, we had the pleasure of welcoming Sertac Aksakalli, DDS, OrthoCert, PhD, for a guest lecture titled “From ChatGPT to AlimGPT: The Emerging Role of Large Language Models in Orthodontics.”

The session explored the growing integration of artificial intelligence and large language models into orthodontic education and practice, highlighting the evolving role of these technologies in our specialty.

Thank you, Dr. Aksakalli, for sharing your research and insights with our residents and faculty.

🟣 Meet the CTOR Academy Class of 2029 🟣

Please join us in welcoming the newest residents to CTOR Academy's Orthodontics Specialty Program. Over the next three years, they will begin their advanced training in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics through a rigorous program focused on clinical excellence, research, and interdisciplinary education.

We look forward to supporting each of you on this exciting journey. Welcome to the CTOR family! 💜

🟣 Join us next Wednesday, July 8, for the next lecture in the CTOR Guest Lecture Series.

We are pleased to welcome Sertac Aksakalli, DDS, OrthoCert, PhD, for a lecture titled:
"From ChatGPT to AlimGPT: The Emerging Role of Large Language Models in Orthodontics."

Dr. Aksakalli is a Professor of Orthodontics with over 10 years of experience in clinical practice, academic leadership, and research. His work focuses on digital innovations, advanced clear aligner technologies, and the validation of domain-specific AI models in orthodontics. He has published extensively, holds multiple patents in orthodontics, serves as an Associate Editor for BMC Oral Health, and is a peer reviewer for leading journals including The Angle Orthodontist, European Journal of Orthodontics, and Dental Materials Journal.

Join us as we explore how large language models are shaping the future of orthodontic education, research, and clinical practice.