ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT JOURNEY
Clinical Director – MSc, DDS. Ngo Tuan Anh
2006 – 2012 | Medical Foundation
→ Built a solid medical foundation and a standardized, evidence-based treatment mindset.
2012 – Graduated as Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
2015 – 2016 | Exposure to Modern Orthodontics
Completed the POS – Progressive Orthodontic Seminars advanced orthodontic program (USA)
→ Developed a systematic orthodontic approach, laying the foundation for a treatment philosophy based on biology and function.
2016 – 2017 | Master of Science in Orthodontics – Germany
Completed the Master’s Program in Orthodontics
IMC University of Applied Sciences, Münster, Germany
Master’s Thesis:
Growth Modification Orthodontics in the Treatment of Skeletal Discrepancies in Children
→ A defining milestone that shaped a specialized clinical direction in pediatric and growth-oriented orthodontics:
- Growth modification for severe skeletal discrepancies (Class II, Class III, facial asymmetry)
- Early intervention for skeletal and dental malformations
- Minimizing the need for tooth extractions and orthognathic surgery in adulthood
2018 | Advanced Growth Modification Orthodontics
Completed POS Advanced – Growth Modification Program
Bangkok, Thailand
→ Advanced management of skeletal discrepancies in children
→ Intervention during the critical “golden phase” of growth and puberty
2019 | Smile Design – Aesthetics & Function
Advanced training in Smile Design & Functional Aesthetic Dentistry
Under the mentorship of Dr. David Moltavo, Dubai, UAE
→ This stage marked the integration of orthodontics – aesthetics – function:
Smile Design is not merely cosmetic dentistry
Smile design based on facial harmony, smile line, occlusion, and masticatory function
Priority on aesthetics with minimal invasiveness and maximum preservation of natural tooth structure
→ Established the foundation for personalized, comprehensive Smile Design treatment planning
2015 – Present | Teaching & Professional Education
Orthodontic Lecturer / Speaker
Training programs organized by Y Company
→ Alongside clinical practice, actively involved in orthodontic education and knowledge sharing for dentists nationwide.
2024 – 2026 | Advanced Occlusion & TMD Training – USA
Advanced Orthodontic Program at IDEA Center, San Francisco, USA
Studying under Prof. Sadao Sato & Prof. Roberto, specialized focus on:
Functional occlusion
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) management
Complex skeletal discrepancy treatment in adult patients
CORE CLINICAL FOCUS
- Growth Modification Orthodontics for children
- Functional Occlusion Orthodontics
- Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) treatment
- Smile Design based on functional, biological, and personalized aesthetic principles
TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY
A beautiful smile cannot exist without proper occlusion, stable function, and natural harmony with the face.