Department of Orthodontics
Dr. Thomas E. Southard, Professor and Head
Education:
B.S., Old Dominion University, 1969-1973
M.S., Ohio State University, 1973-1974
D.D.S., Medical College of Virginia, 1976-1980
M.S., University of Tennessee, 1986-1988
Boards:
Certified, American Board of Orthodontics
Brief Professional Resume:
1990-present, University of Iowa;
1988-1990,
University of Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee; 1984-1986, Naval Dental
Research
Institute, Great Lakes, Illinois; 1980-1984, Dental Officer, U.S. Navy
Dental Corps,
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Teaching Activities: Problems; Control Theory; Biomechanics;
Advanced Orthodontic Technique; Orthodontic Seminar. Dr. Southard is the graduate program director in Orthodontics.
Clinical Activities: Orthodontic practicum
Research Activities: Computer-based imaging; biomechanics of orthodontic
treatment,
jaw, dental, implants, and dental function; orthodontic treatment relapse.
tom-southard@uiowa.edu
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University of Iowa College of Dentistry