Credentials
Education
- Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry in 1983
- Certificate in Orthodontics & Oro-facial Orthopedics from Emory University School of Dentistry, 1986
- Residency: Orthodontics & TMJ Dysfunction
Professional Accomplishments
- Director Orthodontic Division of Dentistry, Mt. Sinai Medical Center
- Director TMJ Section, Division of Dentistry, Mt. Sinai Medical Center
- Consultant in Orthodontics & TMJ: Cleveland Veterans Administration Medical Center
- Clinical Professor: Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine, Department of Orthodontics
- Clinical Teacher General Practice Residents - Louis Stokes VA Medical Center
- Has served as a member of the Cleft Palate Team - Cleveland Clinic foundation
Honors
- William Graver Award by Case Western Reserve University
- Golden Pen Award by the American College of Dentists
- Daniel Verne Teaching Award: Mount Sinai Medical Society
- Chief Resident: Emory University Department of Orthodontics
Memberships
- International Association of Police Surgeons
- The American Association of Orthodontics
- World Federation of Orthodontists
- Foundation for Orthodontic Research
- Ohio Association of Orthodontists
- Greater Cleveland Orthodontic Society
- Greater Cleveland Dental Society
- American Dental Association
- Ohio Dental Association
- Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity
Publications
- “Clinical and Radiographic Evidence of Naso-Respiratory Obstruction and its Effects on Facial Growth”
- “The Cranio-Mandibular Complex”, contributing author (textbook)
- “The Temporomandibular Joint”, contributing author (textbook)
- Functional Orthopedics
- The Influence of Cephalometric Ear Rods on the position of the Head and Neck made during Postural Recordings
- Dr. Lawrence is a reviewer for articles submitted for publication in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Facial Orthodontics
Patents
Developed and received several patents from the US Patent and Trademark Department including:
- Moldable Cranio-Mandibular Orthotic (patent #6,895,970)
- Oral Hygiene Dispenser Stand (patent #7,188,629)
- Personal Bleaching Lights (patent pending #11/189,569)
- Cup Caddy for Liquid Dispensers (patent #6,866,166)
Other
He is a frequent lecturer for professional groups and schools and is a regular presenter at national professional meetings. He is currently working on a sports mouth guard designed to reduce concussions. Dr. Lawrence’s clinical experience is extensive, having successfully completed treatment in over 8000 orthodontic patients and 6000 TMJ patients.
Credentials
Education
- High Point University, 2014- Bachelors Science in Psychology
- Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, 2018- Doctorate of Dental Medicine
- Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, 2021- Masters of Dental Science
- Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, 2021- Certification in Orthodontics
Professional Accomplishments
- Director of Clinical Orthodontics – OrthoBrain
- Masters Dissertation “Analyzing Patient Retention Compliance: Invisalign vs. Fixed Appliances, a Questionnaire-Based Study”
- Member of the Clear Correct CLIC mentoring program lecturing faculty
Honors
- Student Body Government, CWRU SODM
- Class of 2018 Treasurer
- August 2014 – May 2018
- Student Body Treasurer
- April 2017 – May 2018
- President, Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity, CWRU Chapter
- May 2016 – May 2017
Memberships
- The American Association of Orthodontists
- The Ohio Association of Orthodontists
- Greater Cleveland Dental Society
- American Dental Association
- Ohio Dental Association
- Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity
- Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
Volunteer and Community Service Experience
- Dental Volunteer, Cleveland Free Clinic
- August 2015 – Present
- Dental Volunteer, Clean and Screen Day, CWRU SODM
- January 2017
- Dental Volunteer, Give Kids A Smile Day, CWRU SODM
- January 2015, 2016, & 2017
- Dental Volunteer, Healthy Smiles Sealant Program, CWRU SODM
- February 2016
- Dental Volunteer, Prophy Day, CWRU SODM
- January 2015, 2016, & 2017
- Community Volunteer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, High Point, NC
- Nov, ‘12 - May, ‘14
- Community Volunteer, Open Door Ministries, High Point, NC
- October 2013
- Pre-dental Volunteer, NCMOM, Salisbury, NC
- September 2013