Dr. Dawei Liu DDS, MS, PhD

Dr. Dawei Liu earned his DDS and MS degrees in Orthodontics from China Medical University in 1990 and 1992, followed by a PhD in Bone Biology from Peking University in 1997. He then joined the Department of Orthodontics at the Royal Dental College in Denmark and Indiana University School of Dentistry in the US as a clinical assistant professor. In 2009, he completed his orthodontic residency at Marquette University and advanced to assistant, associate, and full professor. Dr. Liu is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO), an ABO board examiner, and a member of the Edward H. Angle Society. He is also active in professional organizations such as the Charles H. Tweed Foundation, IADR/AADOCR, AAO, MSO, WSO, and ADEA. He serves on the editorial board of AJODO, reviews for numerous journals, and is a site visitor for the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Dr. Liu’s research focuses on orthodontic tooth movement, bone biology, and clinical outcomes. Dr. Liu has received NIH/NIDCR funding for his work on mechanical vibration to enhance orthodontic tooth movement and retention. He has published widely and presented his research both nationally and internationally.