Andrew Jheon

Dr. Andrew Jheon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He holds a PhD in Biochemistry (2001) and DDS (2005) from the University of Toronto, followed by orthodontic certification from UCSF.

• Education: PhD in Biochemistry (University of Toronto, 2001)
• DDS (University of Toronto, 2005)
• Orthodontic Residency and Postdoctoral Fellowship (UCSF)

His research focuses on optimizing tooth movement efficiency, craniofacial development mechanisms, and enamel biology. Notable contributions include discovering the AJ18/Znf354c gene's role in bone development and creating an adult mouse model for inducible enamel synthesis. He has published over 40 scientific articles and received multiple grants/awards for his work.

As a clinician, he is ABO board-certified and actively involved in the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO).