Elissa Freer

Dr. Elissa Freer is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Queensland's School of Dentistry. Her research focuses on clear aligner therapy efficacy, dental biomechanics, and interdisciplinary orthodontic treatments. She collaborates with institutions like the Centre for Orofacial Regeneration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (COR3). Her work emphasizes clinical outcomes in Invisalign treatments, including tooth movement predictability, aligner wear protocols, and digital monitoring tools.

Key research areas include buccal expansion mechanics, overjet/overbite correction, and malocclusion management. She has published extensively in journals like the American Journal of Orthodontics and Australasian Orthodontic Journal, contributing to evidence-based practice in orthodontics. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Her advising role and grant activities are not detailed in the current data. Dr. Freer is part of the School of Dentistry's academic team, contributing to teaching and clinical research in orthodontic innovation and patient-centered care.