Dr. Neal D. Kravitz

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Rocky Mountain Orthodontics, Inc
Professional Speaker
International
Washington Hospital Center
Division of Dentistry
Orthodontics
Faculty
University of Maryland at Baltimore
School of Dentistry
Orthodontics
Dean's Faculty
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Mailing Address

Kravitz Orthodontics
South Riding Professional Building
25055 Riding Plaza
Suite 110
Chantilly, Virginia 20152
United States

Contact Information

Phone: (703) 722-2900
Mobile: (703) 638-2467
nealkravitz@gmail.com
http://www.kravitzorthodontics.com

Qualifications

Diplomate, The American Board of Orthodontics.
B.A., Columbia University, Medical Sciences.
M.S., University of Illinois at Chicago, Oral Sciences.
D.M.D., University of Pennsylvania, Medical Dentistry (Valedictorian).
Certificate, University of Illinois at Chicago, Orthodontics.

Expertise and Research Interests

Invisible or Lingual Braces (iBraces)
Invisalign
Low-Friction, Self-Ligation Orthodontics
Orthodontic Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs)
Cosmetic Soft-Tissue Laser Treatment
Early Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment
Nonsurgical Adult Orthodontic Treatment

Future Research

Improving the efficacy of tooth movement with Invisalign
Assessing appropriate candidates for Invisalign Treatment
Effects of repeated sterilization on thread integrity of orthodontic TADs
Topical anesthesia for placement of orthodontic TADs
Validity of using profile analysis in orthodontic diagnosis

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Orthodontics.

Additional Terms:

Invisalign, Orthodontist, Temporary Anchorage Device, iBraces.

Memberships

American Association for Dental Research
American Association of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
American Dental Education Association
Columbia University Alumni Society of D.C.
Illinois Society of Orthodontists
International Association for Dental Research
Maryland Dental Society
Northern VA Dental Society
Northern VA Orthodontic Study Club
Southern Association of Orthodontics
Virginia Dental Association
Virginia Dental Society

Honors and Awards

2008, Guest Editor, The Journal of Clinical Orthodontics (JCO)
2008, Guest Editor, The World Journal of Orthodontics (WJO)
2007, Guest Editor, The Angle Orthodontist, The Edward H. Angle Society
2006-2007, Clinical Research Award First Place, Clinic and Research Day, University of Illinois-Chicago, A prospective clinical study evaluating the efficacy of tooth movement with Invisalign
2006-2007, AADR/IADR Travel Award, University of Illinois-Chicago
2006, Guest Editor, Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), American Dental Academy
2003-2004, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society, The National Dental Association, University of Pennsylvania
2003-2004, Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity Scholarship, Alpha Omega, University of Pennsylvania
2003-2004, American Association of Oral Biologists Award, American Association of Oral Biologists, University of Pennsylvania
2003-2004, George Bronkovic Service Award, University of Pennsylvania
2003-2004, Pathology Department Award, University of Pennsylvania
2000-2002, Matthew Cryer Academic Honor Society Award, University of Pennsylvania
2000-2004, Valedictorian, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine
1999-2000, Academic All-Ivy, Columbia University, Football
1997-2000, Academic Dean's List, Columbia University

Patents

Dual Top Niti Coil Spring, Patent Number: 20080138759, 2006, Industry, United States of America.

Publications

  • Kravitz ND (2008) Anterior lingual braces: regaining control of invisible tooth movement, Orthod Prod (July), 1-4
  • Kravitz ND, Kusnoto B, Agran B, Viana G (2008) Influence of Attachments and Interproximal Reduction on the Accuracy of Canine Rotation with Invisalign, Angle Orthod, 78, 682-7
  • Kravitz ND, Jolley T (2008) Mandibular Molar Protraction with Temporary Anchorage Devices, J Clin Orthod, 42, 351-355
  • Kravitz ND (2008) Orthodontic Temporary Anchorage Devices, Ontario Dentist, Mar, 18-21
  • Kravitz ND, Kusnoto B (2008) Soft-tissue lasers in orthodontics: An overview, Amer J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop, 133, S110-4
  • Kravitz ND (2007) The use of compound topical anesthetics: a review, J Am Dent Assoc, 138, 1333-9
  • Kravitz ND, Kusnoto B (2007) Posterior impaction with orthodontic miniscrews for open bite closure and improvement of soft tissue facial profile, World J Orthod, 8, 157-166
  • Kravitz ND and Kusnoto B (2007) Risks and complications of orthodontic miniscrews, Amer J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop, 131, S43-51
  • Kravitz ND, Kusnoto B, Tsay TP, Hohlt WF (2007) Intrusion of overerupted upper first molar with two orthodontic miniscrews: a case report, Angle Orthod, 77, 915-22
  • Kravitz ND, Kusnoto B, Hohlt WF (2007) Simplified surgical stent for miniscrew placement in the anterior region, J Clin Orthod, 41, 224-6
  • Kravitz ND and Kusnoto B (2007) A quick and inexpensive method for composite button fabrication, J Clin Orthod, 41, 65-6
  • Kravitz ND, Kusnoto B, Tsay TP, Hohlt WF (2007) Temporary Anchorage Devices for Molar Intrusion, J Amer Dental Assoc, 138, 56-64
  • Kravitz ND and Kusnoto B (2006) Quick and inexpensive method for immediate pontic fabrication, J Clin Orthod, 40, 733-4
  • Kravitz ND and Kusnoto B (2006) Placement of mini-implants with topical anesthetic, J Clin Orthod, 40, 602-4
  • Kravitz ND (2006) A quick and inexpensive means for treating mild lower anterior spacing, J Clin Orthod, 40, 175-6
  • Kravitz ND and Kusnoto B, Rocky Mountain Orthodontics Dual-Top Anchorsystem: Miniorthoscrews Seminar Manual, 1, Denver, CO, Rocky Mountain Orthodontics, Inc., 16-40, 2005

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Last Updated: 9/8/2008

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