Education

• BS degree: The Pennsylvania State University, 2001
• DDS degree: University of Maryland, 2005
• MS degree: University of Maryland, 2008
• Orthodontics certificate: University of Maryland, 2008

Licensure

• Maryland State Dental License (2008-Present)
• North East Regional Board (2005)
• Pennsylvania State Dental License (2005-Present)

Professional Affiliations

• American Dental Association
• American Association of Orthodontists
• Maryland State Dental Association
• Mid-Atlantic Society of Orthodontics
• Invisalign® Certified Provider
• iBraces Certified Provider

Awards

• American Association of Orthodontists Award (2005)
• Timothy O. Heatwole Chair (2005)
• Psi Omega Fraternal Scholastic Award (2005)
• Psi Omega Academic Scholastic Award (2005)
• Membership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society (2005)
• Dr. William S. Kramer Award of Excellence (2004)
• George B. Clendenin Memorial Award (2001-2002)

Research Experience

• Master’s Thesis (July 2005-October 2007): University of Maryland, Department of Orthodontics, Baltimore MD.The Effects of Mouthrinses on the Properties of Elastomeric Chains. Evaluated the effects of mouthrinses on the force decay, percent extension, loop configuration, color, and force-displacement curves of elastomeric chains. This thesis was carried out in the laboratory of Dr. J.A. vonFraunhofer (Professor of Biomaterials, University of Maryland). Defended October 2007.

• NIH sponsored Short Term Research Training Program (June 2002-August 2002): University of Maryland, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Baltimore MD.Serum Cytokines in Children with Acute Necrotizing Gingivitis. Evaluated serum cytokine changes associated with the pathogenesis of Acute Necrotizing Gingivitis frequently encountered in malnourished African children. Conducted extensive literature review on the impact of prenatal/neonatal malnutrition on the growth and development of oral tissues, particularly the deciduous dentition. Assisted a Ph.D. candidate in performing biochemical assays and statistical analyses. Completed enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. These projects were carried out in the laboratory of Dr. Cyril O. Enwonwu (Professor of Biomedical Sciences, University of Maryland).

Research Presentations

• The Effects of Mouthrinses on the Properties of Elastomeric Chain
  American Association of Orthodontists
  Seattle, Washington, May 2007

• The Effects of Mouthrinses on the Properties of Elastomeric Chain
  International Association of Dental Research
  New Orleans, Louisiana, March 2007

• Serum Cytokines in Children with Acute Necrotizing Gingivitis
  University of Maryland Table Clinic Program
  Baltimore, Maryland, May 2003

Publications

• Enwonwu CO, Phillips RS, Ibrahim* CD, Danfillo IS. Nutrition and oral health in Africa. Int Dent J 2004.
  *Ferrell
• Enwonwu CO, Phillips RS, Ferrell CD. Temporal relationship between the occurrence of fresh noma and the timing of linear growth retardation in Nigerian children. Trop Med Int Health 2005.

Future Goals

To become ABO certified, continue community service and learn to play the piano.

Orthodontic Strengths

Compassionate, hard working individual with a desire to treat patients to high standards of care.

Personal Information

• Family - Stephen (Husband)
• Native of Allentown, PA and has lived in Baltimore, MD since 2001
• Interests - Art, Golf