Mike Razza

Mike Razza is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA) in the Dental School's Oral Developmental and Behavioural Sciences department. He holds academic qualifications including a BSc from Sam Houston State University, DDS from Baylor College, and a CertOrth from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. His research focuses on orthodontics, emphasizing areas like maxillary lateral incisor aesthetics, malocclusion treatment, sleep-disordered breathing in children, and functional appliances for class II malocclusions.

• Education:
  • BSc, Sam Houston State University
  • DDS, Baylor College
  • CertOrth, University of Missouri-Kansas City

His research explores themes such as aesthetic preferences for dental restoration, orthodontic treatment perceptions, and management strategies for congenitally missing teeth. Recent work highlights trends in accelerated orthodontic treatments and the role of orthodontics in addressing sleep-related breathing disorders in pediatric patients. Key findings include the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in orthodontic patients and preferences for implant-based solutions over canine substitution in aesthetic cases.

• Awards:
  • 2022 Honorary Fellow, Asian Pacific Society of Orthodontists
  • 2018 MRACDS (SDP) Specialist Membership
  • 2017 Honorary Life Membership, Australian Society of Orthodontists
  • 2015 Distinguished Service Award, Australian Society of Orthodontists
  • 2006 Outstanding Clinical Tutor, UWA School of Dentistry

Collaborations include studies on functional appliances and cross-sectional surveys of Australian orthodontic practices. He participates in interdisciplinary teams addressing both clinical and research objectives, contributing to policy-relevant studies on hypodontia management strategies.