The Craniofacial Research Instrumentation Laboratory is devoted exclusively to clinical research that focus on the effects of therapeutic interventions designed to correct dentofacial malocclusions and craniofacial malformations by orthodontic and/or surgical means. The goal of these endeavors is to create better future conditions for “evidence-based orthodontic practice.” The conduct of clinical studies of treated patients and untreated control subjects using the best available sampling and measurement techniques.
News & Updates
Congratulations to Dr. Heeyeon Suh
Congratulations to Dr. Heeyeon Suh on her outstanding achievements and continued success in research. Dr. Suh has received multiple prestigious national awards, including the NIH-R16 grant, recognizing the quality, impact, and promise of her research.
Dr. Jonas Bianchi Named Program Director of the Graduate Orthodontic Residency Program
Congratulations to Dr. Jonas Bianchi, who as effective July 1, 2026, will assume the role of Program Director of the Graduate Orthodontic Residency Program.
Dr. Heeyeon Suh Named Research Director
Congratulations to Dr. Heeyeon Suh, who as effective July 1, 2026, will assume the role of Research Director.
Ortho Case Library Presentations 2025
Congratulations to the dental students that presented their hard work on the Ortho Case Library Date Repository research project.
Congratulations to Dr. Jonas Bianchi Awarded R01 Grant
Dr. Jonas Bianchi recently received an R01 grant.
Congratulations to Dr. Heesoo Oh Awarded R01 Grant from NIH/NIDCR
Dr. Heesoo Oh received an R01 grant titled “Evidence-based Optimization of Treatment Timing in the Craniofacial Complex” from the NIH/NIDCR.
Congratulations to Dr. Heeyeon Suh for Loan Repayment Award and AAOF Award
Dr. Suh recently earned several awards for her research that she has completed in CRIL.
Ali Ghowsi Received AAO’s Thomas M. Graber Award of Special Merit
Dr. Ghowsi is one of four recipients of the prestigious Thomas M. Graber Award and is invited to speak at the AAO’s Annual Session in Miami.
New 3D Printer – 2021 Research Enhancement Award (REA)
Dr. Bianchi won the REA award for conducting the project: “NasoAlveolar Molding in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate—A Three-dimensional Analysis of Treatment Effects and an Innovative Approach for Semi-automated NAM Plate Using 3D Printer.” For this project, together...