Dr. Maz Moshiri
D.M.D., M.S.
Like his father, Dr. Maz Moshiri has spent his life in service and study in the field of professional orthodontics. When it comes to clear aligners and Invisalign, there’s nothing he can’t do—or teach.
After graduating from MICDS in 1998, Dr. Maz enrolled in Emory University where he received his B.S. degree in Neurobehavioral Biology. He then moved on to the University of Louisville to obtain his Doctorate, Masters in Oral Biology, and Certificate of Advanced Training in Orthodontics.
In no time, Dr. Maz attained Diplomate status with the American Board of Orthodontics and became a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.
Currently, he is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the orthodontic residency program at the Center for Advanced Dental Education at Saint Louis University. He manages the clear aligner curriculum and provides lectures on Invisalign.
He’s also a featured lecturer and “Ask the Expert” speaker for Align Technology, the makers of Invisalign, traveling internationally to educate orthodontists on the proper use of the appliance.
He is co-founder of the Aligner Intensive Fellowship, an online residency that has educated thousands of doctors worldwide on the proper treatment planning and use of clear aligners.
Dr. Maz Moshiri’s CV
Dr. Moshiri is a graduate of the School of Dental Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis. He holds a Master’s degree in orthodontics from Northwestern University, one of the nation’s most respected academic institutions.
Dr. Moshiri formerly chaired the Department of Orthodontics at Washington University, where he helped to prepare many orthodontic residents for specialty practice.
In addition, he was a clinical professor and orthodontic consultant for the orthognathic surgery program at the University of Louisville in Kentucky for 28 years, which recognized his skill as an educator with the President’s Distinguished Faculty Award.
Upon his retirement, he was also recognized as a Kentucky Colonel, the highest honor given by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for distinguished service and accomplishments on behalf of others.
During the course of his 40-year clinical practice, Dr. Moshiri has published many scientific articles on a variety of subjects, including developmental care and growth guidance, orthodontics, orthognathic surgery, and TMJ disorder.
He is a contributor to the text Comprehensive Care of Craniofacial Deformities as well as the consultant to the editor for the Journal of Craniomandibular Practice.
Relative to his special interest—and expertise—in treating children and adults with TMJ disorders and craniofacial abnormalities, Dr. Moshiri is a former executive director of the Greater St. Louis Craniomandibular Society.
He is also a former president and longtime member of the Greater St. Louis Dental Society (GSLDS). He has served on, and chaired, many of the Dental Society’s committees and has been actively involved in many of its community outreach initiatives—contributions which were acknowledged with the organization’s Award of Merit.
He is certified by the American Board of Orthodontists, the profession’s highest level of attainment. In addition, he is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the World Federation of Orthodontics.
To maintain a cutting-edge approach to the specialty of orthodontics, Dr. Moshiri travels extensively, keeping abreast of innovations in treatment and technology. He has been a frequent guest speaker to dental and orthodontic groups in the United States and abroad.