Shivam Mehta, BDS, MDS, MDentSc
Clinical Assistant Professor
Contact
Department of Orthodontics
Texas A&M University College of Dentistry
3302 Gaston Avenue
Dallas,
TX
75246
smehta@tamu.edu
Biography
Dr. Shivam Mehta is a clinician-scientist working as a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the Texas A&M School of Dentistry. He is a dental graduate from India. He also obtained his master’ degree and certificate in orthodontics form India in 2015. Following his graduation, he worked in private practice for 2 years. In 2018, he completed a 1 year fellowship program on Recent Advances in Orthodontics at University of Illinois, Chicago. Following his fellowship, he was invited to join the University of Connecticut where he received a dual degree/certificate program (Master of Dental Science and Certificate in orthodontics) in 2021. He has been teaching in Orthodontics as a full-time faculty since 2021. He loves to teach and share his diverse clinical experiences in orthodontics with the orthodontic residents - the next generation of orthodontists.
Research Interests
Dr. Mehta’s research interests are artificial Intelligence, rapid palatal expansion, aligners, and orthodontic tooth movement. His current research and AAOF grant focuses on the use of artificial intelligence for orthodontic diagnosis. In addition to his research on artificial intelligence, he has been actively involved in research on conventional and mini-screw assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE). As most studies in the current literature describe only the short-term results following rapid palatal expansion appliances, his research focuses on fulfilling this unmet need of the long-term appraisal by assessing the samples from a randomized controlled clinical trial to analyze the several aspects of rapid palatal expansion using Cone-beam Computed tomography (CBCT). His previous AAOF research grant focused on the advanced understanding of the biological mechanisms of orthodontic tooth movement and root resorption in the Osteogenesis Imperfecta mice model (Col1a2 oim/J) under the influence of Alendronate. With this study, he aimed to answer the fundamental questions which have direct clinical applications for orthodontic treatment of patients with OI. In conjunction with the animal research, he was also conducting another independent study on molecular mechanisms of orthodontic tooth movement. This study was a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial evaluating the efficacy of photobiomodulation with OrthoPulse™ device for the acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement.
Grants
- Artificial Intelligence Powered Orthodontic Diagnosis & Treatment Planning, Texas A&M Health (HSC), 2024-Present, PI
- Orthodontic diagnosis with Artificial Intelligence, American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF), James L. Vaden Teaching Fellowship Award, 2022-Present, PI
- Does posterior crossbite lead to trabecular structural changes in mandibular condyle. Faculty Research Grant, 2022-2023, PI
- Anchorage Reinforcer, Accelerate UConn, National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (I-Corps), Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), and Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI), 2020 – 2021, Entrepreneurial Lead)
- Effects of Alendronate Treatment on Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Osteogenesis Imperfecta, AAOF Research Aid Award, 2020 – 2021, PI
- Effects of Alendronate Treatment on the Rate of Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Northeastern Society of Orthodontists (NESO), 2019 – 2020, PI
- Saliva as a Biomarker for Precancerous and Cancerous Conditions – A Clinical Study, ICMR, 2009-2010, PI
Awards
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Mar 2024 |
March AJO-DO Cover, American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJODO), Long-term evaluation of soft-tissue changes after miniscrew-assisted and conventional rapid palatal expansion using voxel-based superimposition of cone-beam computed tomography scans |
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May 2023 |
2nd Place Resident Clinical Research MUSOD Research Day - Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, WI, Hard-Tissue Effects of Various Expansion Techniques Using CBCT Superimpositions |
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Feb 2023 |
Wayne G. Watson Award for Biologic or Experimental Research, American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJODO), Vitamin E enriched diet increases the rate of orthodontic tooth movement |
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Feb 2022 |
Thomas M. Graber Award of Special Merit, American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF), How Alendronate affects Orthodontic Tooth movement in Osteogenesis Imperfecta |
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Sep 2021 |
World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO) – TM Graber Lecture |
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Jul 2021 |
Association of Orthodontists Singapore (AOSC) 1st Award - Scientific Poster Competition, Effects of Alendronate Treatment on the Rate of Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Osteogenesis Imperfecta |
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Jun 2021 |
Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) Post-doc 2nd Award, Mehta S, Chen PJ, Kalazik Zana, O’Brien Mara, Yadav S. Effects of Alendronate Treatment on the Rate of Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Osteogenesis Imperfecta |
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Jun 2021 |
Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) Post-doc 3rd Award, Dresner R, Mehta S, Upadhyay M, El-Bialy T, Kuo CL, Tadinada A, Yadav S. Three-Dimensional Analysis of Positional, Morphologic, and Volumetric Asymmetries in Unilateral Crossbites: A Retrospective Study |
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Jun 2021 |
Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) Dental student 3rd; Florentine C, Kimberly A, Lottinger C, Mehta S, Uribe F. Comparison of Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Skeletal and Dental Movement in Patients with Class III Malocclusion Treated with Conventional and Surgery-First Technique. |
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Jun 2021 |
Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) Best Presentation Award; Witt J, Mehta S, Tadinada A, Yadav S. Three-dimensional Assessment of the Volume of the TMJ Space and Osteoarthritic Changes in the Mandibular Condyle of Patients with Unilateral Crossbite |
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Jun 2021 |
Omicron Kappa Upsilon 2021 Student Research Award Winner; Witt J, Mehta S, Tadinada A, Yadav S. Three-dimensional Assessment of the Volume of the TMJ Space and Osteoarthritic Changes in the Mandibular Condyle of Patients with Unilateral Crossbite |
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Mar 2021 |
TM Graber Outstanding article; Journal of World Federation of Orthodontists (JWFO) |
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Nov 2020 |
Testimonials UConn Today for Special Dental Care; University of Connecticut, Farmington |
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Jun 2020 |
Makerspace CT Scholarship (Plastics Lab & 3D Printing); McEIVR, Inc, Hartford |
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Apr 2015 |
Gold Medal (Valedictorian) - Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) Orthodontics, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India |
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Sep 2014 |
2nd Place in Best Research Paper of the Scientific Session at Orthodontic Convention, Indian Orthodontic Society |
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Sep 2014 |
2nd place in Best Paper Presentation at Orthodontic Convention, Indian Orthodontic Society |
Education and Training
- American Board of Orthodontics, Diplomate, 2021
- University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, M. Dent. Sc., Masters in Dental Science and Certificate in Orthodontics, 2021
- Government Dental College & Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat University, India, M.D.S Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, 2015
- College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India, B.D.S, Dental Surgery, 2011
Research Interests
- Artificial Intelligence
- Rapid Palatal Expansion
- Aligners
- Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Representative Publications
- Mehta S*, Kesterke MJ, Glenn G, Tadlock L. Incorporating Clinical Innovations into Teaching Curriculum in Orthodontic Residency Programs: Checklists and Roadmaps. Semin Orthod. Published online May 15, 2024. doi:10.1053/j.sodo.2024.05.003
- Allareddy V, Atsawasuwan P, Frazier-Bowers S, Hong C, Huja S, Katebi N, Lee MK, Mehta SY, Padala S, Utreja A, Vaiid N, Venugopalan SR, Wadhwa S, Yadav S. Orthodontic Educational Landscape in the Contemporary Context: Insights from Educators. Semin Orthod. Published online May 19, 2024. doi:10.1053/j.sodo.2024.05.001
- Mehta S*, Vishwanath M, Patel A, Vich ML, Allareddy V, Yadav S. Long-term evaluation of soft-tissue changes after miniscrew-assisted and conventional rapid palatal expansion using voxel-based superimposition of cone-beam computed tomography scans. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2024;165(3):332-343. doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2023.09.017 Cover Feature
- Mehta S, Abu Arqub S, Vishvanath M, Upadhyay M, Yadav S. Biomechanics of Conventional and Mini-implant Assisted Rapid Maxillary Expansion. J World Fed Orthod Published online May 1, 2024. doi:10.1016/j.ejwf.2024.03.002)
- Mehta S, Wang K, Chen PJ, Zhichao F, Ahmida A, Kalajzic Z, Yadav S. How does alendronate affect orthodontic tooth movement in osteogenesis imperfecta: an in vivo study on a mice model. Eur J Orthod. 2023;45(2):217-223. doi:10.1093/ejo/cjad001
- Mehta S*, Gandhi V, Patel A, Chen PJ, Lin MH, Kuo CL, Tadinada A, Yadav S. Three-dimensional Assessment of Temporomandibular Joint Volume, and Condylar and Glenoid-fossa Morphology: A Cone-beam Computed Tomography Study: A CBCT Study. Contemp Clin Dent. 2023;14(4):256-264. doi: 10.4103/ccd.ccd_254_23
- Harandi MT, Abu Arqub S, Warren E, Kuo CL, Da Cunha Godoy L, Mehta S, Feldman J, Upadhyay M, Yadav S. Assessment of clear aligner accuracy of 2 clear aligners systems. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2023;S0889-5406(23)00374-8. doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2023.05.028
- Ahmida A, Mehta S*, Amelemah E, Bashir R, Vich ML, Tadinada A, Allareddy V, Yadav S. Short-term and long-term effects of miniscrew-assisted and conventional rapid palatal expansion on the cranial and circummaxillary sutures. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2023;163(4):e115-e126. doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2023.01.007
- Mehta S*, Chen PJ, Lin MH, Sharma G, Mehta F, Kuo CL, Tadinada A, Yadav S. Effect of Proximity of Roots to Cortical Plate and Inclination of Incisors on External Apical Root Resorption. Contemp Clin Dent (Accepted)
- Taebi-Harandy M, Mehta S, Warren E, Feldman J, Yadav S. Outcomes associated with 3M Clarity aligners. J Clin Orthod. 2023;57(6):344-352
- Liu J, Chen PJ, Mehta S, Dutra EH, Yadav S. Dynamic changes in transcriptome during orthodontic tooth movement. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2023;10.1111/ocr.12650. doi:10.1111/ocr.12650
- Ross G, Abu Arqub S, Mehta S, Vishwanath M, Tadinada A, Yadav S, Upadhyay M. Estimating the 3-D location of impacted maxillary canines: A CBCT-based analysis of severity of impaction. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2023;26(1):81-90. doi:10.1111/ocr.12581
- Mehta S, Arqub SA, Vich ML, Kuo CL, Tadinada A, Upadhyay M, Yadav S. Long-term effects of conventional and miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion on root resorption. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2022;161(3):e235-e249. doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2021.10.010
- Mehta S*, Han MD, Tsay TP, Kusnoto B. Accuracy of Patient-specific Soft-tissue Prediction Algorithms for Maxillomandibular Surgery in Class III Patients. Contemp Clin Dent. 2022;13(3):242-248. doi:10.4103/ccd.ccd_913_20
- Suhail S, Harris K, Sinha G, Schmidt M, Durgekar S, Mehta S, Upadhyay M. Learning Cephalometric Landmarks for Diagnostic Features Using Regression Trees. Bioengineering (Basel). 2022;9(11):617. doi:10.3390/bioengineering9110617
- Mehta S, Arqub SA, Sharma R, Patel N, Tadinada A, Upadhyay M, Yadav S. Variability associated with mandibular ramus area thickness and depth in subjects with different growth patterns, gender, and growth status. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2022;161(3):e223-e234. doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2021.10.006