Dr. M. Ali Darendeliler BDS, PhD, Dip. Orth., Certif. Orth., Priv. Doc., MRACDS (Ortho), FICD

Dr. Darendeliler is Professor and Chair of Orthodontics, Discipline of Orthodontics at the University of Sydney (Australia) and Head of Department at Sydney Dental Hospital, Sydney Local Health District. He received his dentistry training from the University of Istanbul and his PhD from the University of Gazi, in Turkey. His first specialist training in orthodontics was from the University of Geneva, Switzerland and his second specialist training from the High Education Council, Turkey. During the course of his career, Dr. Darendeliler has undertaken duties as a clinical instructor, research and postgraduate coordinator (Maître d’Assisstant et de Recherche) at the University of Geneva, Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina, Research Professor at the University of Southern California. He was awarded with the highest honour the European Society of Orthodontists can give being the “Sheldon Friel Lecturer” for his significant scientific contribution to orthodontics, and the highest scientific recognition from the Australian Society of Orthodontists receiving the “Begg Award”.