Professional Activities

ORGANIZATIONS:

Dr. Girardot belongs to all of the usual dental and orthodontic societies, such as the American Dental Association, the Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists and the Colorado Society of Orthodontists.  These are standard groups that most doctors belong to, and join by simply paying dues.

In addition, he is a member of numerous prestigious orthodontic associations such as Angle Society of Orthodontists, the Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontists, and the Roth/Williams International Society of Orthodontists.

LECTURING AND TEACHING:

• Dr. G is frequently invited to lecture at many international orthodontic meetings, such as the Asia/Pacific Orthodontic Conference in  Beijing, China in 2005
• Dr. G was a guest instructor at the Roth/Williams course at the University in Chennai, India
• Dr. Girardot has lectured twice at the annual meeting of the American Association of Orthodontists
• Guest lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics
• Annual meeting of the American Equilibration Society – 2003
• Dr. William Arnett Foundation Seminar – 2006
• Edward H. Angle Society annual meeting – 2006
• Director, Founder and Faculty, Advanced Education in Orthodontics, University of Detroit
• Faculty, University of Colorado School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics

PUBLICATIONS:

Girardot RA: “One Pathway to Successful Orthodontic Practice.” J Clinical Ortho 2005; 34:415

Girardot RA: “Comparison of Condylar Position in Hyperdivergent and Hypodivergent Facial Skeletal Types.” Angle Ortho 2001;71:240-6

Girardot RA: “How Would You Treat This Malocclusion?” PCSO Bulletin 1997, Fall: p.30.

Girardot RA: “Putting the Investment to Work” Orthodontic Review 1989, January/February: p.29.

Girardot RA: “The Nature of Condylar Displacement in Patients with Temporomandibular Pain-Dysfunction.” Ortho Review 1987;1:16.

Girardot RA: “Condylar Displacement in Patients with TMJ Dysfunction” CDS Review; 1989 September: p. 49. Ortho Tribune The “Half Splint”- a simple and effective retainer/nightguard appliance. may 2007 vol.2, No. 5

HONORS:

The Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists

This is one of the oldest honor societies in orthodontics. Application is by invitation and membership is granted after case presentations and writing a scientific paper. Active membership is maintained through periodic presentation of a scientific paper.

The American College of Dentists

Membership is by invitation based on contribution to the advancement of the dental profession.

The American Equilibration Society

An international group of dentists and allied professionals with special interest in diagnosis and treatment of diseases caused by disharmony of the chewing system.    (www.occlusion-tmj.org)

The Roth/Williams International Society of Orthodontists

Dr. Girardot was a founder of this society and its first president.

College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontists

An orthodontist must be board certified to be a member of this organization.

Omicron Kappa Upsilon

Dental students in the top ten percent of their graduating class are inducted into this fraternity.  In his junior year of  dental school, Dr. G received the award for highest GPA in dexterity skills.

 

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Diplomate of the American Board Of Orthodontics

Dr. G was board certified in 1987. The patient writeups he presented for certification were selected for display at the national meeting of the Association of Orthodontists.

The Pacesetter Award

Granted by the Roth/Williams International Society of Orthodontists for outstanding achievement and leadership.

5280 Magazine

Dr. G has been chosen as a peer-selected ”Top Dentist – Orthodontist” in 5280 magazine each time they have published this issue.

Dr. G’s teaching trip in Beijing, China