Po-Jung Chen

Po-Jung Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Growth and Development at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Dentistry. Their primary affiliations include the Department of Growth and Development and the broader College of Dentistry. Dr. Chen holds a DDS from Kaohsiung Medical University (2006), an MDS from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (2010), an Orthodontic Residency from Taipei Veterans General Hospital (2010), and an MDentSc from the University of Connecticut (2021).

• DDS: Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan (2006)
• MDS: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan (2010)
• Orthodontic Residency: Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan (2010)
• MDentSc: University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine (2021)

Research interests focus on biomechanics, orthodontic tooth movement, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) biology. Their work bridges clinical orthodontics with biological mechanisms, emphasizing translational research in bone and mineral dynamics. Recent awards highlight contributions to bone research and orthodontic innovation.

• 2023 Awards: Wayne G. Watson Award (AJODO), Milo Hellman Research Award (AAO)
• 2021 Recognition: Diplomate (ABO), Proffit Resident Scholar

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate orthodontic education. Professional memberships include the American Association of Orthodontists, American Board of Orthodontics, and World Federation of Orthodontists. No labs or teams are explicitly listed, but research collaborations are implied through award affiliations.