Dr Mohamed I Masoud will lead the school’s research program and mentor residents at the Lazzara Orthodontic Center for Research.
Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO) has appointed Mohamed I Masoud, BDS, DMSc, as its new director of research. In his new role, Masoud will lead the school’s research program and provide direct mentorship to residents.
Masoud received his orthodontic certificate and Doctorate of Medical Sciences from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He has previously served as orthodontic clinical director at the Boston University Henry M Goldman School of Dental Medicine, director of orthodontics at Harvard, and most recently as associate professor of orthodontics at the Howard College of Dentistry. He also has nearly 20 years of experience in private practice and is a member of the Edward H Angle Society of Orthodontists.
In his new role at GSO’s Lazzara Orthodontic Center for Research, Masoud will work with residents on projects ranging from research design to scientific writing.
“Dr Masoud’s background in clinical and academic expertise aligns perfectly with Georgia School of Orthodontics’ mission to provide residents with a world-class education, the most advanced technology and research,” says Nandakumar Janakiraman, BDS, MDS, chief academic offer and dean, in a release. “He is a prolific innovator whose work centers on translational research, ensuring academic concepts are tested and applied to improve patient care.”
Masoud has developed multiple patented technologies, including a hybrid method for tooth movement intended to make clear aligners a more effective option for more patients. He also developed a 3D dentofacial system that uses specialized 3D photography for non-radiographic diagnosis and has applied artificial intelligence to assist in aligner design. His research using IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1) as an indicator of skeletal maturity earned him the Harry Sicher Research Award from the American Association of Orthodontists.
“I am honored to join the Georgia School of Orthodontics and lead a research department that so clearly prioritizes both academic excellence and community impact,” says Masoud, in a release. “I was attracted to GSO because of its position as the largest orthodontic training program in the world, its strong academic foundation and a leadership team committed to advancing the specialty.”
The school plans to leverage its large enrollment of 135 residents to explore numerous research topics simultaneously.
“Under Dr Masoud’s leadership, GSO will be positioned to answer critical research questions in the evolving field of clear aligners, including their effectiveness in treating growing children and how design, material, and manufacturing affect treatment outcomes,” says Randy Kluender, DDS, MS, president at GSO, in a release.
