Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics

02/12/2026

✨ Thinking about a smile transformation? ✨

Now through March 31, 2026, you can get 3M™ Clarity Advanced clear braces at the Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics for no additional cost — a $300 value!
These clear braces blend in naturally, giving you a more discreet way to straighten your smile.

💬 Curious if they’re right for you?
📅 Schedule your FREE consultation today! Call us at (904) 256-7970.

12/04/2025

We’re proud to celebrate excellence!
Congratulations to Dr. Eman Othman, Director of the School of Orthodontics, on receiving the BRCHS Outstanding Service Award. This honor recognizes individuals who go above and beyond in providing outstanding service to students, colleagues, and the university.

👏 Join us in congratulating Dr. Othman for her dedication and leadership!

06/09/2025

For the second year in a row, our residents have achieved a 100% passing rate on the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) Written Examination held in April. Huge congratulations to the Class of 2025! Your dedication and hard work over the past few years have truly paid off. We're incredibly proud of all of you.

Wishing you luck as you prepare for the Clinical Examination in September. We know you'll continue to excel and uphold this tradition of excellence!

03/14/2025

JU at FAO

Several faculty members and residents from the JU School of Orthodontics attended the Florida Association of Orthodontists (FAO) 85th Annual Session held from February 27 to March 1, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. They successfully represented JU by presenting nine research posters.

The Florida Association of Orthodontists (FAO) is one of the largest component associations within the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), representing 697 members and 60 student members throughout Florida.

01/21/2025

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Jacksonville is under a winter storm warning. The NWS expects Northeast Florida to experience snow, freezing rain and a wintry mix of precipitation. Potential impacts will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Following the guidance from the NWS, Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics will be closed on Wednesday, January 22. Your doctor or a patient representative will call you to reschedule your appointment.

01/20/2025

Celebrating the remarkable legacy of Dr. Griffith as he retires after years of shaping minds and inspiring hearts at JU. Your dedication, wisdom, and passion for teaching will forever be cherished

11/27/2024

The School of Orthodontics will be closed for the rest of the week for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Monday, December 2nd.

If you have an orthodontic emergency during the break, call our emergency line at (904) 909-9995 to reach the on-call orthodontist. Please note that this line is only for orthodontic emergencies. It is not set up to assist with regular scheduling, payments, or other business matters.

We hope everyone has a very happy Thanksgiving.

11/06/2024

Happy Halloween from Jacksonville University Orthodontics! 👻✨ Last week, we traded our scrubs for a little Disney magic and Halloween spirit! 🎩🍂 Our smiles are all treats—no tricks!

10/09/2024

The Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics will be closed through Friday, October 11 due to Hurrican Milton and all appointments for the rest of this week have been cancelled. We plan to reopen as usual on Monday, October 14.

01/09/2024

The Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics will be closed tomorrow, 1/9/24, due to the severe weather expected to pass through our area. If you have an appointment tomorrow, your doctor or a member of the staff will call you to reschedule. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.

The Jacksonville University Emergency Preparedness Team is monitoring some severe weather that will be passing through the Jacksonville area Tuesday, January 9.

For the safety of our Dolphin community, classes will be canceled on Tuesday, January 9 at our Arlington, Beach Boulevard, Downtown and Palm Coast locations. We expect to begin seeing some significant impacts of this weather system as early as 1:00 p.m.

Employees: please coordinate with your supervisor to work remotely where possible.

As a reminder, the Emergency Preparedness Team is in close communication with the National Weather Service, Duval County, and emergency planning officials throughout the area. We will always alert you in the event of an emergency. Please exercise caution during the upcoming severe weather.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Emergency Preparedness Team
Jacksonville University

12/20/2023

The JU School of Orthodontics will be closed for the Winter Break starting at noon, December 14, 2023. Staff will return for phone calls staring January 3 and we will open for appointments on Monday, January 8, 2024.

If you have an orthodontic emergency during the break, call our emergency line at (904) 909-9995 to reach the on-call orthodontist. Please note that this line is only for orthodontic emergencies. It is not set up to assist with regular scheduling, payments, or other business matters, for which our main line of (904) 256-7846 would be best.

Payments can be made during the break via your online portal and automatic payments will run on their usual days. You can set up or log in to your account using the link below.
Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics (sesamecommunications.com)

11/03/2023

3M™ Clarity Advanced clear braces are a great choice when you want to change your smile with braces that blend in. Now through February 28, 2024, you can get them at Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics at no additional cost (a $300 value)!

If you are ready to change your smile and want to find out if Clarity Advanced clear braces are right for you, schedule a free consultation today!