I am a Senior Faculty member and Educator with a strong interest in translational and clinical research in orthodontics, cleft lip and palate, applications of 3D-imaging, and evidence-based care. My work focuses on bridging scientific research and clinical practice to improve patient outcomes. I am particularly passionate about educating and mentoring postgraduate students, fostering critical thinking, and inspiring the next generation of orthodontic professionals.
University Medical Center Groningen
Groningen, The Netherlands
Department of Orthodontics
University of Bern
Bern, Switzerland
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, School of Dental Medicine/Medical Faculty,
Universitas Indonesia
Depok, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
Faculty of Dentistry FKGUI
Universitas Gadjah Mada
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Faculty of Dentistry
Life Time Achievement Award 2020 for Orthodontic Research
American Association of Orthodontists
Awarded for substantial contributions to the science related to the specialty of orthodontics. Additional consideration is given to those who have established a legacy of research and discovery that is inspiring to the academic community.
WFO Educators Committee Scroll of Honor 2025, World Federation of Orthodontists
World Federation of Orthodontists, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
This distinction recognizes outstanding dedication, leadership, and contributions to orthodontic education at the international level, and unwavering commitment to advancing the field and mentoring future generations of orthodontists.
Adjunct Professor
University of Bern, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, School of Dental Medicine/Medical Faculty, Bern, Switzerland
01 Oct 2019 - present
University Educator/Researcher
University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Orthodontics, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
01 Sep 2019 - present
Adjunct Professor
Universitas Indonesia, Faculty of Dentistry. Jakarta, Indonesia
01 Aug 2009 - present
Institute, Department or Faculty Head
Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, Department of Orthodontics and Craniofacial Biology, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
01 Oct 1995 - 01 Sep 2014