CTOR Academy

🟣 Celebrating the mentors behind the Class of 2026 💜

Graduation is not only a milestone for our residents, but also a reflection of the dedication, guidance, and support of the CTOR Academy faculty.

Thank you to our faculty members for the countless hours spent teaching, mentoring, challenging, and inspiring the next generation of orthodontists and dentofacial orthopedic specialists.

🟣 Last week at CTOR Academy, we had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Srirengalakshmi Muthuswamy Pandian for a guest lecture on “Digital Functional Appliances: Redefining Growth Modification in the Digital Era.”

Dr. Srirengalakshmi is Associate Professor and Academic Head in the Department of Orthodontics at Saveetha Dental College, SIMATS, Chennai. She shared valuable insight into the evolving role of digital technologies in functional appliance therapy and growth modification.

The session explored contemporary approaches to digital orthodontics, biomechanics, and interdisciplinary care, offering an engaging academic discussion for our residents and faculty.

🟣 Research Presentations at CTOR Academy

Congratulations to the following residents from the Class of 2026 on presenting their final research projects this week:
• Dr. Leelah Weitz, mentored by Dr. Fanar Abdullah
• Dr. Max Herszage, mentored by Dr. Fanar Abdullah, Dr. Mani Alikhani, and Dr. Mona Alikhani
• Dr. Alain Hu, mentored by Dr. Fanar Abdullah, Dr. Mani Alikhani, and Dr. Mona Alikhani

Their work reflects a strong commitment to advancing orthodontic research and clinical understanding.

🟣 Dr. Vincent DeMaio presenting his e-poster at this year’s AAO Annual Session .info in Orlando, sharing his research with the broader orthodontic community.

Great to see our residents contributing to ongoing research and academic dialogue at a national level.