Dr. Yossi Bar-Zion (ortho)

Dr. Yossi Bar-Zion, DDS, MS

Education
1997 – 2000     University of Florida                        Gainesville, FL
Orthodontic Specialty Residency
Certificate in Orthodontic SpecialtyMaster’s of Science degree
 
1993 – 1997     State University of New York              Buffalo, NY
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Summa Cum Laude
Minors in Pediatrics
Honors Thesis
 
Awards, grants, and fellowships received
 
·         Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics – 2005
·         Southern Association of Orthodontists Research Grant – 1998
·         Summa Cum Laude / Honors Thesis – 1997
·         Omicron Kappa Upsilon Research Award – 1997
·         Alpha Omega Fraternity Award – highest scholastic average for four years of dental school – 1997
·         AmericanAcademyofOrofacial PainAward – 1997
·         Omicron Kappa Upsilon Scholastic Award – 1997
·         Oral Surgery Award – 1997
·         Quintessence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research – 1997
·         Barrett Foundation Award for highest scholastic average for four years of dental study – 1997
·         Edwin C. Jauch Award – most outstanding completed comprehensive dental restoration case – 1997
·         Most Outstanding Presentation in Basic Science Research –Hinman Student Research Conference,Tennessee- 1996
·         AADR Student Research Fellowship Award – 1996
·         National Institute of Health Sponsored Grant – 1995
·         Hinman Research Award – 1996
·         Omicron Kappa Upsilon – Award of Scholastic Excellence -1994, 1995, 1996,1997
·         Carl Lasher Scholarship – 1994, 1995, 1996
·         William L. Tucker Scholarship – 1994, 1995, 1996
 
Lecturing / Releted Experience
 
·         Private Orthodontic Practice – 2000-present
·         Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Southern California department of orthodontics – 2000-present
·         American Journal or Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics – Editorial Review Board Member
·         American Association of Orthodontists annual meeting in San Francisco. Topic: Electronic Communications – Everyday Interactions Made Efficient and Fun  – May 2005
·         California Association of Orthodontists Website Editor – 2005-2007
·         American Association of Orthodontists annual meeting in Orlando. Office of the Future – Planning committee – 2003/2004
·         American Association of Orthodontists annual meeting in Hawaii. Topic: Everyday Clinical Applications of Internet based MedLine, Discussion Groups, and Instant Messaging– May 2003
·         American Association of Orthodontists annual meeting in Philadelphia. Topic: Electronic Communications – Internet based MedLine, Discussion Groups, and Instant Messaging– May 2002
·         Southern Association of Orthodontists annual meeting in Boca Raton, Florida. Topic: Accessing and Searching the Scientific Literature via the Internet – September 2000
·         American Association of Orthodontists annual meeting in Chicago. Topic: Electronically Accessing and Searching the Scientific Literature and Discussion Groups via the Internet – May 2000
·         Santa FeCommunity College, Schoolof Dental Hygiene. Guest speaker. Topic: Indications, function, and management of removable orthodontic appliances – 1999, 2000
·         Co-inventor “Force Recording Orthodontic Appliance” – USPTO # 6,099,303  Issued August 8, 2000
 
Research and publications
 
·         Bar-Zion Y, (2005) “Conversations by Computer”, Orthodontic Products: November 2005
·         Bar-Zion Y, (2000) “Three-Dimensional Characterization Of Maxillary Molar Displacement Subsequent To Headgear Treatment With Respect To Time And Force Of Application – Development And Pilot Test Of A Novel Study Method Master’s thesis, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
·         Bar-Zion Y, McGorray SP., Gibbs CH., Dolce C., Taylor M.G., Wheeler T.T. (2000) “Reliability of Self-report Diary of Compliance with Orthodontic Headgear Wear“, Journal of Dental Research 79si:501
·         Bar-Zion Y, (1999) “Electronically Accessing the Scientific Literature: Web Based MEDLINE Searches”, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 116:(2) August 1999
·         Bar-Zion Y, (1999) “Electronic communication and discussion forums: News groups and mailing lists”, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 115:(2):216-9 February 1999
·         Johnson P, Bar-Zion Y, Taylor M, Wheeler T, (1999) “Head posture effect on headgear force application”, Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, February 1999
·         Bar-Zion Y, Schader R, Taylor MG., Wheeler TT, “Clinical evaluation of the Prophy-Jet versus conventional tooth-brushing in routine plaque debridment of orthodontic patients”,University ofFlorida,Gainesville,FL
·         Bar-Zion Y, Ferrer D, Johnson PD, Gibbs CH, Taylor M, McGorray SP, Wheeler TT, (1998) “New method to reproducibly examine and quantify spatial orientation of teeth with relation to a fixed structure on orthodontic study models “, Journal of Dental Research SI 77
·         Y. Bar-Zion, N. Marzec, J. Loza, R. Dziak,  (1997) “Studies in Cyclical Mechanical Stretching of Osteoblastic Cells “, Journal of Dental Research SI 76:218
·         Y. Bar-Zion, D. Lezama, R. Dziak,  (1996) “Effective and Reproducible Method for Mechanical Stretching of Cells “, Journal of Dental Research SI 75:90
·         D. Lezama, Y. Bar-Zion, J.C. Loza, L. Carpio, and R. Dziak,  (1996) “Mechanical Stretch Increases Cytosolic Calcium in Rat Osteoblastic Cells”, Journal of Dental Research SI 75:90
 
 
Professional memberships
 
·         American Association of Orthodontists
·         American Dental Association
·         Omicron Kappa Upsilon – Dental Honor Society
·         CaliforniaDental Association
·         American Association for Dental Research
·         American Board of Orthodontists