
Research Funding
As UWOAA members, we fund orthodontic resident research and support faculty in pursuing independent projects.

Faculty Recruitment
Thanks to alumni contributions, the UWOAA established the Moore-Reidel Chair and Kokich-Shapiro Professor endowments.

Thesis Day
The UWOAA hosts an annual thesis day where residents showcase their work and features a keynote from a world-renowned speaker.

Clinic Facilities
State of the art facilities for current and future residents of our department funded by UWOAA contributions.
Upcoming Events
Our Mission
The UWOAA gives financial support for the residents’ research projects, for improving clinical infrastructure, and for faculty recruitment. We also organize events to bring University of Washington Orthodontics alumni together to advance the mission of the UW Orthodontics department.

How The UWOAA Helps You

While a student

Funds Resident Research

Assists With Expenses
for the ABO exam

Provides Stipends
to attend conferenced, including GORP, Tweed, PCSO, and AAO

Provides Great Sources
of information, introductions, and community connections
After Graduation

Creates
and distributes Department newsletters

Organizes
department reunions

Hosts
alumni receptions at regional and national conferences
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