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About Dori J. Papir, D.M.D., M.S.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

 

1982 - 1984           Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio

Certificate in Orthodontics - Master of Science Degree

Training consisted of Begg Technique, Bioprogressive Therapy, with emphasis on modified edgewise (straight wire).  Additional training included orthognathic surgery, functional appliances and TMJ disorders.

1977  -  1978         Reynolds Army Hospital, Fort Sill, Oklahoma; U.S. Army Dental Corps

One year general practice rotating residency in all the specialties of dentistry.

1973 -  1977          University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine,

Farmington, Connecticut

D.M.D. degree

1972  - 1973          Brooklyn College of Pharmacy, Brooklyn, New York:

Third year student.

1965 -  1969          Case Institute of Technology  (Case Western Reserve University), Cleveland, Ohio

B.S. Degree in Engineering, minor - Aeronautical Engineering.

 

MILITARY SERVICE

 

1977 - 1980           Captain, Army Dental Corps; NJ Primary out-patient dental service at base hospital and base dental clinic.

Honorable discharge, 1980.

 

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

2002 - present       Self-employed as an orthodontist in private practice in Evergreen, Colorado.

2005 - 2008           Consultant - Corvell Corporation - Peer Review - Cherry Creek, Colorado.

1990 - 2001           Self-employed as an orthodontist in a solo-orthodontic private practice in Pennsylvania.

1995 -2000     Consultant - Feinberg and Silvia Law Firm - Medical Malpractice - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1984 - 1990           Employed as an orthodontist in group practices.

1981 - 1982           Associated as a general dentist in a private dental practice, Tel-Aviv, Israel.  Practice operated under the guidance of the dental advisor to Israel's Minister of Health.

1980-1981             Employed as a general dentist, Kibbutz Dan, Kibbutz Snir, and Kibbutz Mayan Baruch, northern panhandle of Israel along the Israeli - Lebanese border.

1972 - 1973           Fellows, Read, and Weber, Inc., Toms River, New Jersey,

Civil Engineer.

1969 - 1971           Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Burbank, California,

Aeronautical Engineer.

 

PUBLICATIONS        Thesis: "Depth of Cut Determination in a Frontal Tomographic Technique of the Temporomandibular Joint" for Master of Science Degree, The Ohio State University, Summer 1994.

 

AWARDS RECEIVED

 

1984                      Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Ohio State University.

1979                      U. S. Army Medical Department Certificate of Achievement, Awarded on the basis of "enthusiasm, initiative, attention to detail and comprehensive management of planned and unexpected projects."

1977                      International College of Dentists Award for outstanding achievement during years of study at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, 1973 - 1977.

1973                      Dean's List for Scholastic Achievement during third year study at Brooklyn College of Pharmacy.

1963                      Eagle Scout Award.

 

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION

Common Medical Staff of the Lehigh Valley Hospital/Muhlenberg Hospital Center

Department of Dentistry, Division of Orthodontics

1999-2001             Lehigh Valley Hospital / Muhlenberg Hospital - Volunteer instructor in orthodontics for the general dental residents.

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)

American Board of Orthodontists - Diplomate  (ABO)

Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciples (ACSDD) - Diplomat and Founding Member

Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists (RMSO)

Colorado Orthodontic Association (COA)

College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics (CDABO)

American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP)

American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM)

American Dental Association (ADA)

Colorado Dental Association (CDA)

Metropolitan Denver Dental Society (MDDS)

World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO) - Fellow

 

VOLUNTEER WORK

 

1989                      Chairman, Children's Dental Health Month, Lehigh County Dental Society

1990                      Chairman, Children's Dental Health Month, Lehigh Valley Dental Society

1991-2001                          Easter Seal Society of Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe and Northampton Counties and                           the Poconos in Pennsylvania.

Volunteer in Cleft Lip Palate Clinic at Lehigh Valley Hospital,

1999-2001             Volunteer Instructor in Orthodontics at Muhlenberg / Lehigh Valley Hospital     

General Dentistry 1 Year Residency, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

 

                                                                                                                                    HOBBIES      Aviation, flying aircrafts and gliders, photography, scuba diving and snorkeling,                                          camping, travelling, and reading.