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Associate Orthodontist

Orthodontics · India · 2022-03-07

Processing Time
152 days
Decision Date
2022-03-07
Location
Pennsylvania
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue leveraging advances in orthodontic imaging to reduce treatment duration and improve patient outcomes. Her work focuses on the treatment of malocclusion, a global medical problem involving teeth misalignment that leads to severe complications and impairments to quality of life.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The petitioner's work addressing malocclusion was found to be of great importance due to its value in treating a global medical problem and its benefit to U.S. public health.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner demonstrated her position through her M.D.S. degree, 5 peer-reviewed articles, 60 citations, and 20 completed peer reviews.

3 Balance of Interests Met

On balance, it was determined that the petitioner's contributions to the American dentistry community justified a waiver of the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's M.D.S. degree and a record of 5 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 3 letters to the editor. Her work garnered 60 citations and she completed 20 peer reviews for national and international magazines, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs for national importance and being well-positioned.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Dependent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions

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Outcome approved
Processing 152 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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