Presentation Overview
Dr. Zou is an Associate Professor in the Graduate Orthodontic Program at the University of
British Columbia. Dr. Zou graduated from the Orthodontic Specialty program and gained herPh.D. degree at Peking University in Beijing, China in 1998. Following graduation, she directly became a full-time faculty in the Department of Orthodontics at Peking University School of Stomatology, where she enjoyed teaching, researching and creating beautiful and healthy smiles. In 2017, she finished the GAP program at UBC and became a Certified Specialist inOrthodontics and a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. Since 2018 she has been working as a full-time faculty at UBC and practicing privately in Vancouver.Her presentation, “Clear aligner therapy in the transverse dimension: research insights and implications” explored clinical studies on the predictability and effectiveness of clear aligner therapy for arch expansion in both children and adults. Using a novel three-dimensional method to assess maxillary posterior tooth movement through palatal and dental superimposition, the research offers valuable insights for orthodontists. These findings align closely with practitioners’ interests, addressing key clinical questions and inspiring further research in the field.