Eric S. Lawrence, D.D.S.

Credentials

Education

• Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry in 1983
• Certificate in Orthodontics & Oro-facial Orthopedics from Emory University School of Dentistry, 1986
• Residency: Orthodontics & TMJ Dysfunction

Professional Accomplishments

• Director Orthodontic Division of Dentistry, Mt. Sinai Medical Center
• Director TMJ Section, Division of Dentistry, Mt. Sinai Medical Center
• Consultant in Orthodontics & TMJ: Cleveland Veterans Administration Medical Center
• Clinical Professor: Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine, Department of Orthodontics
• Clinical Teacher General Practice Residents - Louis Stokes VA Medical Center
• Has served as a member of the Cleft Palate Team - Cleveland Clinic foundation

Honors

• William Graver Award by Case Western Reserve University
• Golden Pen Award by the American College of Dentists
• Daniel Verne Teaching Award: Mount Sinai Medical Society
• Chief Resident: Emory University Department of Orthodontics

Memberships

• International Association of Police Surgeons
• The American Association of Orthodontics
• World Federation of Orthodontists
• Foundation for Orthodontic Research
• Ohio Association of Orthodontists
• Greater Cleveland Orthodontic Society
• Greater Cleveland Dental Society
• American Dental Association
• Ohio Dental Association
• Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity

Publications

• “Clinical and Radiographic Evidence of Naso-Respiratory Obstruction and its Effects on Facial Growth”
• “The Cranio-Mandibular Complex”, contributing author (textbook)
• “The Temporomandibular Joint”, contributing author (textbook)
• Functional Orthopedics
• The Influence of Cephalometric Ear Rods on the position of the Head and Neck made during Postural Recordings
• Dr. Lawrence is a reviewer for articles submitted for publication in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Facial Orthodontics

Patents

Developed and received several patents from the US Patent and Trademark Department including:

• Moldable Cranio-Mandibular Orthotic (patent #6,895,970)
• Oral Hygiene Dispenser Stand (patent #7,188,629)
• Personal Bleaching Lights (patent pending #11/189,569)
• Cup Caddy for Liquid Dispensers (patent #6,866,166)

Other

He is a frequent lecturer for professional groups and schools and is a regular presenter at national professional meetings. He is currently working on a sports mouth guard designed to reduce concussions. Dr. Lawrence’s clinical experience is extensive, having successfully completed treatment in over 8000 orthodontic patients and 6000 TMJ patients.

Zachary R. Lawrence, DMD, MSD

Credentials

Education

• High Point University, 2014- Bachelors Science in Psychology
• Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, 2018- Doctorate of Dental Medicine 
• Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, 2021- Masters of Dental Science
• Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, 2021- Certification in Orthodontics

Professional Accomplishments

• Director of Clinical Orthodontics – OrthoBrain
• Masters Dissertation “Analyzing Patient Retention Compliance: Invisalign vs. Fixed Appliances, a Questionnaire-Based Study”
• Member of the Clear Correct CLIC mentoring program lecturing faculty 

Honors

• Student Body Government, CWRU SODM
• Class of 2018 Treasurer
• August 2014 – May 2018
• Student Body Treasurer
• April 2017 – May 2018
• President, Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity, CWRU Chapter
• May 2016 – May 2017

Memberships

• The American Association of Orthodontists
• The Ohio Association of Orthodontists
• Greater Cleveland Dental Society
• American Dental Association
• Ohio Dental Association
• Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity
• Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity 

Volunteer and Community Service Experience

• Dental Volunteer, Cleveland Free Clinic
• August 2015 – Present
• Dental Volunteer, Clean and Screen Day, CWRU SODM
• January 2017
• Dental Volunteer, Give Kids A Smile Day, CWRU SODM
• January 2015, 2016, & 2017
• Dental Volunteer, Healthy Smiles Sealant Program, CWRU SODM
• February 2016
• Dental Volunteer, Prophy Day, CWRU SODM
• January 2015, 2016, & 2017
• Community Volunteer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, High Point, NC
• Nov, ‘12 - May, ‘14
• Community Volunteer, Open Door Ministries, High Point, NC
• October 2013
• Pre-dental Volunteer, NCMOM, Salisbury, NC
• September 2013