Meet Dr. Han

Educational Background

Dr. Unae K. Han is a highly accomplished orthodontist with a distinguished educational background:

Harvard School of Dental Medicine: Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon.
Harvard School of Public Health: Master of Public Health (MPH).
University of Michigan School of Dentistry: Three-year residency, Master of Science (MS), Certificate in Orthodontics.

Professional Contributions and Teaching

Dr. Han is dedicated to advancing the field of orthodontics through education and community service:

Clinical Instructor: Postdoctoral Orthodontic program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
Everett Shapiro Award: Recognized for Excellence in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning.
Volunteer Provider: Smiles Change Lives (SCL), a non-profit providing orthodontic treatment to low-income children.

Professional Affiliations and Achievements

Dr. Han is actively involved in numerous professional organizations and has achieved significant recognition:

Diplomate: American Board of Orthodontics.
Member: American Association of Orthodontists, Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society, West Metropolitan Study Club.
Secretary: Multiloop Edgewise Archwire Technique and Research Foundation.
Speaker: American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session, lectured on “Updates on Multiloop Edgewise Archwire (MEAW) Therapy: A Nonsurgical Treatment of Severe Open Bite Malocclusion.”

Weston Orthodontic Associates, Inc.

Founded in 1973 by the late Dr. Young H. Kim, Weston Orthodontic Associates, Inc. is renowned for providing exceptional orthodontic care to both adults and children. Dr. Kim, the inventor of the Multiloop Edgewise Archwire (MEAW) technique, collaborated closely with Dr. Han, enhancing treatment options for severe malocclusions without surgical intervention.

Publications

Dr. Han has contributed to several influential research articles:

The versatility and effectiveness of the Multiloop Edgewise Archwire (MEAW) in the treatment of various malocclusions. World J Orthod 2001;2:208-218. (Kim YH, Han UK)
Stability of open bite correction with Multiloop Edgewise Arch-Wire therapy: A cephalometric follow-up study. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2000;118:43-54. (Kim YH, Han UK, Lim DD, Serraon MLP)
Determination of Class II and Class III skeletal patterns: Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis on various cephalometric measurements. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 1998;113:538-545. (Han UK, Kim YH)
Consistency of orthodontic treatment decisions relative to diagnostic records. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 1991;100:212-219. (Han UK, Vig KWL, Weintraub JA, Vig PS, Kowalski CJ)

Personal Life

Dr. Han and her family reside in the historic town of Lexington, Massachusetts.