Helder Baldi Jacob

Helder Baldi Jacob serves as Associate Professor and Program Director of Graduate Orthodontics within the Department of Developmental Sciences at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. He joined the institution in August 2024, bringing extensive experience from prior academic appointments at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry and UTHealth School of Dentistry where he served as Assistant Professor and earned his orthodontic certificate in 2022.

His academic credentials include:

• Certificate in Orthodontics, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry (UTHealth), Houston, USA
• PhD, Dental Sciences/Orthodontics, Sao Paulo State University Araraquara School of Dentistry (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
• MS, Dental Sciences/Orthodontics, Sao Paulo State University Araraquara School of Dentistry (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
• Certificate in Orthodontics, Sao Paulo State University Araraquara School of Dentistry (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil
• D.D.S., Sao Paulo State University Araraquara School of Dentistry (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil

Dr. Jacob's research expertise lies at the intersection of Orthodontics, Biomechanics, and Dental Biomaterials. His extensive body of work, comprising over 50 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, demonstrates a consistent focus on advancing clinical orthodontic practices through biomechanical principles. He is recognized internationally, having been invited to present at prestigious conferences such as the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Annual Session and the World Federation of Orthodontics (WFO).

Professional engagement remains central to Dr. Jacob's career. He has held leadership roles including Former President of the Society of Educators (SOE/AAO) and membership on the Council of Scientific Affairs (COSA/AAO). His expertise is further recognized through invitations to review for top orthodontic journals including:

• American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
• Angle Orthodontist
• European Journal of Orthodontics
• Progress in Orthodontics
• Journal of World Federation of Orthodontics
• Dental Press Journal Orthodontics

As an educator, Dr. Jacob has directed key courses including Biomechanics and Biomaterials and Topics in Orthodontics. He actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students in research endeavors and develops cross-disciplinary collaborations with the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.