Speciality: Orthodontics
Private practice: Santiago de Compostela (A Coruna), Spain
Biography:
Dr. Suarez is the Director of the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Compostela, Spain. In addition to his Graduate Specialty Degree in Orthodontics he also holds a PhD in Medicine.
Dr. Suarez is the developer of the SWLF Synergy Technique (Straight Wire Low Friction). This technique involves the principals of reduced friction, lighter force wires, clinical efï¬ciencies and reduced treatment time. He has given many courses in Europe, the United States and Latin America.
Dr. Suarez is an active member of the EOS, AAO and WFO. He is the author or co-author of 12 dental and orthodontic textbooks. He has also published numerous articles. Education and Training:
- Graduate in medicine. Faculty of medicine. University of Santiago de Compostela, June 1983
- Graduate in dental medicine, Oviedo School of Dental Medicine, July 1985
- PhD in medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, July 1985
- Valencia School of Dental Medicine Graduate Department of Orthodontics, July 1987
- Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthodontics. Univ. of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
University Post:
- Professor and Chair of Department of Orthodontics. University of Santiago de Compostela
- Director of the Masters Program of Orthodontics, University of Santiago de Compostela
- Co-director of the University Service of Investigation and Treatment to Dentofacial Deformities, University of Santiago de Compostela
Text books and Scientific Articles:
- Author or co-author of 8 dental and orthodontic text books
- Orthodontic articles: 95
- Lectures and seminars: 54
- Convention Papers and Posters in Congress: 86
- Orthodontics courses in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Argentina, Cuba, United States: 75
Research Projects & Grants: Director of 10 Doctoral thesis (PhD Thesis) Grants: 12 Awards and professional honors Awards:
- "Rodriguez Abaitua" de la Real Academia Nacional de Medicina
- Sociedad Portuguesa de Ortopedia Dentofacial
- Cientíï¬ co del Ilustre Consejo Gral. de Odontólogos y Estomatólogos de España 1992
- Revista Europea de Odontoestomatología 1992
Professional Affiliations:
- Director of Las Clínicas de Ortodoncia Exclusiva Suárez & Suquía (Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña and Ourense)
- Director of the Atlantic Arch Orthodontic Foundation: Professional training in Orthodontics
- Founding member of the Sociedad Española de Odontoestomatología
- Founding member of the ONO (Ortodoncistas del Noroeste)
- Founding member of the EASO (Estudios Avanzados sobre Ortodoncia)
- Founding member of the Asociación Española de Especialistas en Ortodoncia
- Founding member of the Sociedad Gallega de Ortodoncia
- Honorary member of the Sociedad Española de Historia y Sociología de la Odontoestomatología
- Honorary member of the Sociedad Cubana de Ortodoncia
- Member of the Academia Internacional "Pierre Fauchard" de Paris
- Participating member of the following organizations: Sociedad Anatómica Española, Sociedad Española de Ortodoncia, Sociedad Iberoamericana de Ortodoncia, Sociedad Portuguesa de Ortopedia Dentofacial, Sociedad Española de Odontopediatría, Sociedad Gallega de Odontoestomatología Médico-Quirúrgica, European Orthodontist Society, International Association of Dentistry for Children, American Association of Orthodontists and World Federation of Orthodontists. |
