Dan Rinchuse DMD, MS, MDS, PhD

Bio

Daniel J. Rinchuse, DMD, MS, MDS, PhD: For over thirty-six years Dr. Dan Rinchuse has combined an academic career, with private orthodontic practice. Dr. Dan Rinchuse received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (1974), MS (1974) in Pharmacology/Physiology, MDS (1976) in Orthodontics, and PhD (1985) in Higher Education from the University of Pittsburgh. He has authored over 60 articles in peer-reviewed journals. In addition, he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and editorial consultant for the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacical Orthopedics, The Angle Orthodontist, and Orthodontics: the art and practice of dentofacial enhancement. Currently, he is Professor and Associate Director of Orthodontics at Seton Hill University Center for Orthodontics, Post Graduate Program in Orthodontics.

About

Education

• Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh (Higher Education), 1985
• M.D.S., University of PIttsburgh School of Dental Medicine (Orthodontics), 1976
• D.M.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, (Doctor of Dental Medicine), 1974
• M.S., University of PIttsburgh (Pharmacology/Physiology). 1974
• B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, (Biology), 1969

Publications

• BOOKS
• Miles P, Rinchuse DJ, Rinchuse DJ (editors). Evidence-based clinical orthodontics. Quintessence, to be published 2012.
• BOOK CHAPTERS
• Pandis N, Rinchuse DJ, Rinchuse DJ, Noble J. Chapter 1 Evidence-based orthodontic practice. Evidence-based clinical orthodontics.. Quintessence, to be published 2012. Rinchuse DJ, Miles P. Chapter 2 Early intervention. Evidence-based clinical orthodontics. Quintessence, to be published 2012. Brantley W, Rinchuse DJ, Noble J. Chapter 4 Archwire selection during initial leveling and alignment. Evidence-based clinical orthodontics. Quintessence, to be published 2012. Miles P, Rinchuse DJ. Chapter 5 Class II treatment non extraction and extraction. Evidence-based clinical orthodontics. Quintessence, to be published 2012. Rinchuse DJ, Miles P, Sheridan JJ. Chapter 13 Orthodontic retention and stability. Evidence-based clinical orthodontics. Quintessence, to be published 2012.
• RECENT PUBLICATIONS (not a complete list):
• McKeta N, Rinchuse DJ, Close JM. Practitioner and patient perceptions of orthodontic treatment: Is the patient always right? Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry 18 JUL 2011 doi: 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2011.0045.x
• Rinchuse DJ, Rinchuse DJ. Modification of the Bidimensional system. Orthodontics: The art and practice of dentofacial enhancement. 2011;12(1):10-21.
• Karam J, Rinchuse DJ. Amalgam corrosion in vacuum formed retainers (VFR). Orthodontics: The art and practice of dentofacial enhancement. 2011;12(1):70-74.
• Kahlon S, Rinchuse DJ, Robison JM, Close JM. An in vitro evaluation of frictional resistance with five ligation methods and Gianelly type ‘working’ wires. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;138:67-71.
• Kandasamy S, Rinchuse DJ, Rinchuse DJ. The wisdom behind third molar extractions. Aust Dent J March 2009;54:284-292.
• Rinchuse DJ. Effectiveness of lingual retainers bonded to the canines in preventing mandibular incisor relapse: Reviewer’s critique. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2008;134(2);180.
• Pendleton R, Rinchuse DJ, Robison JM, Close JM, Marangoni R. Attachment bond strengths of thermoplastic retainer materials using two acrylic bonding resins. J Clin Orthod 2008; 42(4)215-219.
• Rinchuse DJ, Rinchuse DJ, Karam JR. Consecutive treatments and the “random walk.” Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2008;133(6):792-5.
• Rinchuse DJ, Rinchuse DJ, Kandasamy S, Ackerman MB. Deconstructing evidence in orthodontics: Making sense of systematic reviews, randomized clinical trial, and meta-analyses. World J Ortho 2008;9:167-176.
• Rinchuse DJ, Miles P. Self-ligating brackets: Present and future. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2007;132:216-22.
• Rinchuse DJ, Jerrold L, Rinchuse DJ. Orthodontic Informed Consent for Impacted Teeth. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2007;132(1):103-104.
• Rinchuse DJ, Rinchuse DJ, Sosovicka M, Robison J, Pendleton R. Clinician’s Corner Case Reports: Orthodontic Treatment of patients using bisphosphonates. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2007;131(3):321-326.
• Rinchuse DJ, Miles P, Sheridan JJ. Orthodontic retention and stability: A clinical perspective. J Clin Orthod 2007;41(3):125-132.
• Rinchuse DJ. Rinchuse DJ, Kapur R. Orthodontic Appliance Design. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2007;131(1);76-82.

Awards

• Pittsburgh Magazine TOP DENTISTS/ORTHODONTISTS August 2007 Pittsburgh Magazine TOP DENTISTS/ORTHODONTISTS August 2008 Pittsburgh Magazine TOP DENTISTS/ORTHODONTISTS August 2009
• Pierre Fauchard International Honorary Academy 1991-Present
• Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) - Honors Dental Society 1991-Present
• Fellow of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics 1990-Present
• Fellow of the American College of Dentists (FACD) 1990-Present
• Zugsmith Award for outstanding clinical proficiency, 1974 University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine.
• Honors Graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine 1971-1974

Organizations

• College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics
• American Association of Orthodontists
• American Dental Association

Presentations

• Nebraska Society of Orthodontists: Controversies in orthodontics: Orthodontic efficiency, appliance design, biomechanics and self-ligation: An evidence-based perspective. Extraction v. Nonextraction debate. Early Treatment. March 23, 2012
• University of Florida Orthdontic Alumni Association - Controversies in Orthodontics: An evidence-based perspective, August 26, 2011
• The Rome Symposium: Power 2 Reason,Rome, Italy ,May 27-28, 2011
• Central Illinois Orthodontic Study Club, Chicago, Illinois, April 8, 2011
• Sociedad de Especialistas en Ortodoncia de Puerto Rico (SEO). Controversies in orthodontics: orthodontic efficiency, appliance design, biomechanics and self-ligation: An evidence-based perspective. Extraction v. Nonextraction debate. Early Treatment. Caguas, Puerto Rico-October 30, 2010

Certifications

• Board Certified Orthodontist by the American Board of Orthodontics 1990-Present