Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research Group

Solid clinical research is essential to the future of Orthodontics, as many important clinical issues still lack consensus on treatment approaches.

The Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research Group focuses on 3D analysis of orthodontic treatment outcomes, including short- and long-term stability following orthodontic treatment, orthopaedic treatment of Class III malocclusion, clear aligner therapy, digital workflows, sleep-disordered breathing, and facial morphology. Through randomised controlled clinical trials and large retrospective studies, the group aims to generate evidence that informs best-practice clinical guidelines in Orthodontics.

The group works closely with the Australian Association of Orthodontists and collaborates with the Materials Characterisation and Fabrication Platform at the University of Melbourne and The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne. International collaborations include Aarhus University (Denmark), the University of Oslo (Norway), Boston University (USA), Sapienza University of Rome (Italy), and the University of São Paulo (Brazil).