Alumni Testimonials

My experience at 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ was fabulous.  The family environment and the tremendous support provided by the school is exceptional and unique.  The clinical experience I gained at 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ is unmatched and beyond compare to any school in the country.  I'm very happy and proud to be a 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ graduate.

Abdulaziz Alamri, BDS, MS, CAGS 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶SO Class of 2017

91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ School of Orthodontics is a clinically strong residency program.  The faculty are knowledgeable.  They are from diverse backgrounds, which allows the residents to be exposed to a wide range of skills and various treatment modalities.  Expect to graduate feeling confident and ready to join a fast pace, high patient load practice.

Maryam Rezaie, DMD, CAGS, 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶SO Class of 2016

I'm very happy with the experience I had a 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ School of Orthodontics. This was my second residency having completed a residency in Pediatric dentistry earlier, given these circumstances I have a unique perspective. It's a special and privileged experience to find a group of faculty and staff that truly work their hardest to provide a young orthodontic resident with a great learning environment and treat them with respect. The program is exceptional at teaching real world clinical skills and having multiple faculty members with many years of private practice experience is invaluable. My family and I loved our time at 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶...it's hard to beat learning orthodontics 20 minutes from the beach!

M. Brandon Jones DMD, CAGS, ABPD, 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶SO Class of 2015

At 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ School of Orthodontics, I received an education that was second to none. The support from the faculty and clinical staff was exceptional. The academic and clinical skills I learned at 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ have enabled me to take great pride and joy in my daily work and opened many doors for me. I have developed a successful career path that owes much to my training. I am currently working at Al-Batterjee Medical College in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as the Head of Preventative Department, Head of the Orthodontics Division, and Assistant Professor, teaching orthodontics to undergraduate dental students. I have also been practicing at the La Perle Dental Spa in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for over a year. I feel that, on the whole, my education at 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ prepared me well for my transition to a successful career and I know that many of in my class feel the same.

Dareen Aljehani, BDS, CAGS, 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶SO Class of 2014

Only 2 weeks out of it, and I'm realizing that life is so good, I would have done ANYTHING residency asked me in order to get to this goal. Life of an orthodontist is unreal!

Nick Reynolds, DMD, CAGS, 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶SO Class of 2015

91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶'s School of Orthodontics has provided me with a top notch clinical experience, allowing for an easy and seamless transition into a busy private practice. The ability to treat the high number of cases that 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ students are afforded, along with the highly varied treatment philosophies utilized by the large faculty bless a 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ Orthodontic resident with a unique experience. 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶SO's diagnostic treatment planning seminars and treatment progress seminars are some of the most effective and valuable teaching tools I have experienced to date. Students leave 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ more than prepared to tackle an academic career, all forms of private practice, and board certification seems to come easy to 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶SO graduates. I wouldn't trade my experience at 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶SO for anything, it has prepared me extremely well for my career in clinical orthodontics.

Jared Funt, DDS, CAGS, 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶SO Class of 2011

My educational experience at 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ was exceptional. The diagnostic seminars and the different philosophies of treatment taught by the faculty prepared me to be the successful orthodontist that I am today. I am blessed to have one very busy practice in Pearland, TX and I just acquired a second office in the Memorial Area. I hold the American Board of Orthodontists certification, which 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ prepared me to pass successfully. The vast knowledge and clinical judgment that I apply in my everyday practice of orthodontics are a reflection of my educational background at 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶. The program is not only very complete academically, but also offers a very strong clinical preparation. I was able to learn about different techniques on a high number of patients, as well as use different types of appliances while treating different types of malocclusions, which I believe was very important. Right after graduation I started working in a busy private practice and the transition seemed easy due to my preparation at 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶. My education at 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ was exceptional and I am very grateful to all the faculty that contributed to my development as a successful orthodontist. If you are considering superb orthodontic education 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ should be at the top of your list.

Yesenia Garcia, DMD, CAGS, 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶SO Class of 2007

I wanted to write to let you know how fortunate I feel to have received my orthodontic specialty training at 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ School of Orthodontics. The many different orthodontic philosophies that I was exposed to at 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ along with the excellent evidence based approach puts Jacksonville at the forefront of orthodontic specialty education. 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶ defines modern orthodontics. Along with the excellent clinical and didactic training, I feel that the business education we received was top notch. Thanks for a great experience. Keep up the great work.

Patrick G. Jones, DDS, CAGS, 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶SO Class of 2010

91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶'s School or Orthodontics has provided me with not just the knowledge and but the experience and confidence to transition from resident to a successful private practice owner of over 13 practices. The instruction and education I recieved from the very diverse teachers who are truly talented and gifted orthodontists was top notch. I would definitely recommend 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶SO to someone looking for a career in orthodontics in a fun and exciting while educational enviornment.

H. Derick Phan, DDS, CAGS, 91´óÉñèÏÈÉúǧÈËÕ¶SO Class of 2005