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Dr. Jose A. Bosio Receives 2012 AAOF Orthodontic Faculty Development Fellowship Award

Jose A. Bosio

Jose A. Bosio, B.D.S., M.S.

I am once again extremely honored to receive this prestigious award from the AAOF and to be trusted with the belief that I can positively influence future generations of orthodontists.

Four years ago, when I decided to move back to the U.S. academic arena, after working in my solo private practice for 11 years, some colleagues asked me if I had gone crazy. After all, I had built a respected reputation in the Brazilian orthodontic arena. Yes, I was very successful. But two things that would ultimately fulfill my desire to be a complete professional were missing: to teach other colleagues what I had learned from my professional experience, and to have the opportunity to leave a positive legacy to our profession.

Many professionals helped me to be in the position I am today: Drs. Ross Tallents and Daniel Subtelny from Eastman Dental Center; Drs. Dale Wade, Jim Burch, Henry Fields and Kate Vig from The Ohio State University; and, more recently, Drs. William Lobb, Gerry Bradley, Russ Kittleson, Scott Jamieson and Arthur Hefti from Marquette University, to name just a few. Under these memorable mentors' influence and guidance, I have been reassured about my decision to pursue and continue in the academic field. And I cannot forget to thank my wife, Maria, for always standing by my side.

Regarding my research project, I have continued to collect a facial soft tissue longitudinal database from patients undergoing orthodontic treatment at MUSoD. Using clearly defined facial measurement points, we are investigating three-dimensional soft tissue changes of the lips, the nose and the mouth as a function of orthodontic treatment. The first manuscript entitled "Intra- and Inter-examiner reliability of clinical anthropometry" has been submitted for publication. And another study entitled "Systematic review of facial soft tissue measurements in orthodontics" will soon be submitted for publication.

AAO and AAOF have supported me with the two-year full-time Faculty Teaching Fellowship Program Award and with the Orthodontic Faculty Development Fellowship Award, respectively. This support was vital in allowing me to travel to present my findings and complementing my salary as faculty, reducing the disparities between private practice and academics. Without AAOF support, it would be extremely hard to conduct my research, remain as a full-time faculty and support my family. This program should definitely continue and grow even more, if possible. Thank you AAOF for believing in my potential to influence future orthodontic generations.