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Georgia School of Orthodontics
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Information
Established2016 (2016)
School board
  • Dr. Ricky Harrell (Program Director)
  • Dr. John Stockstill (Director of Research)
  • Dr. Randy Kluender (President & Chairman)
Websitebracestoday.com

Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO) is an orthodontic school located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It was established in 2016 and offers a 36 month Advanced Specialty Education Program in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics.[1] In response to GSO's growth, the school opened another location in Georgia in 2017.[2][3][4]

History

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GSO was founded in 2016 and is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. At its opening, the school was approved to enroll 18 students per class. In 2020, the school enrolled 36 residents per class. GSO has become the nation's largest orthodontic residency program.[5][6][7]

GSO opened its Sandy Springs clinic in 2016, with a focus on providing braces and Invisalign to patients at close to half the cost of private orthodontists.[8][9][10]

Academics

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The 36 month Residency Program consists of didactic, clinical, and research components that are taught using advanced technology and material.[11][12][13]

As a part of the curriculum, the orthodontic residents review current orthodontics-related research literature. At the conclusion of their coursework, residents are required to complete the American Board of Orthodontist's written examination during the second year of their residency program.[14][15]

Philanthropy

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GSO created its Gift of a Smile program in 2016 to commemorate its grand opening. The program pledged to give $100,000 of complimentary orthodontic treatment to children in the Atlanta area. As of late 2020, over 20 children in the Atlanta area have received complimentary orthodontic care through the program.[16][17]

GSO has invested over $100,000 into complimentary orthodontic care for Purple Heart recipients' children, and is expanding per year.[18] GSO launched its Gift of a Smile Heroes initiative in 2021.[19][20]

GSO is the creator of the Books & Braces gift card giveaway, where two teachers who receive the most votes in Gwinnett County win a $200 gift card to use toward school supplies for their classrooms.[21][22]

Campuses

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GSO offers two locations in Georgia. The main campus is in Atlanta, with the other location in Duluth. Each location offers dental residents hands-on training, working directly with patients in a clinical setting.[23][24]

The Gwinnett campus is over 9,000 square feet and includes classrooms, research areas, and faculty offices.[25][26]

References

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  1. ^ Orthodontics, The Georgia School of. "Georgia School of Orthodontics to Celebrate Grand Opening". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
  2. ^ "Georgia School of Orthodontics Expands Role of President and Board Chairman". Decisions in Dentistry. 12 March 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Best of Dental & Orthodontics - 2020 Best of Gwinnett". Guide To Gwinnett. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  4. ^ Kickliter, Kathryn; AJC, For the. "Honoring heroes with a gift of a smile". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  5. ^ Harrell, Ricky E.; Stockstill, John W. (1 December 2019). "Residents' journal review". American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 156 (6): 713–715. doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2019.10.001. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  6. ^ Miller, Pamela. "Teachers' wish list giveaway deadline nearing". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  7. ^ curt.yeomans @gwinnettdailypost.com, Curt Yeomans. "Georgia School of Orthodontics opens new campus, clinic in Duluth". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  8. ^ Earle, Joe (10 December 2015). "New orthodontics school planned in Sandy Springs". Reporter Newspapers. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  9. ^ "Digital Issue | Best Self Atlanta Magazine". Best Self Atlanta. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  10. ^ "bracestoday" (PDF). bracestoday. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  11. ^ "Best Self Atlanta Magazine Best of 2019 Feature". Georgia School of Orthodontics. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  12. ^ "orthotown" (PDF). orthotown. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  13. ^ "6 Smart Tips to Successfully Grow Your Practice by Dr. Richard Maness and Jessica Wynne". www.orthotown.com. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  14. ^ [email protected], Taylor Denman. "GOOD NEWS FROM SCHOOLS: Suwanee, Lilburn teachers earn $200 in school supplies". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  15. ^ Porto, Felipe; Harrell, Ricky; Fulcher, Roland; Gonzales, Theresa (1 October 2019). "Knowledge and beliefs regarding temporomandibular disorders among orthodontists". American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. 156 (4): 475–484. doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2018.10.022. PMID 31582119. S2CID 203659584. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  16. ^ "Dad's Purple Heart Brings Smiles to his Children". Atlanta, GA Patch. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  17. ^ "Four Kids Receive Free Orthodontic Care from Georgia School of Orthodontics". Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  18. ^ "Purple Heart ceremony". MDJOnline.com. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  19. ^ "Nominate Child/Teen to Receive Free Orthodontic Care from GSO". Atlanta, GA Patch. 14 July 2020. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  20. ^ Werner, Alison (13 May 2019). "Dr John W. Stockstill Named Director of Research at Georgia School of Orthodontics | Orthodontic Products". Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  21. ^ "International Business News". International Business Times. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  22. ^ [email protected], Curt Yeomans. "Georgia School of Orthodontics advanced education program receives CODA accreditation". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  23. ^ Broady, Arlinda Smith; Journal-Constitution, The Atlanta. "Student, family cherish gift of smile". ajc. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  24. ^ "Georgia School of Orthodontics Celebrates its First Graduating Class of Highly Trained Orthodontists". Metro Atlanta CEO. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  25. ^ "New Orthodontics School Aims to Serve Atlanta's Underserved Populations". Dental Products Report. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  26. ^ [email protected], Curt Yeomans. "Georgia School of Orthodontics accepting nominations of kids for free orthodontic care". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
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