Melih Motro, DDS, PhD
Clinical Professor
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

PhD, Marmara University
MSD, Marmara University



Dr. Melih Motro received his DDS degree from Marmara University, Istanbul and holds a PhD in Orthodontics degree from the same university.

Dr. Motro began his academic career in Marmara University and currently works as an Clinical Assistant Professor in Boston University, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Dr. Motro also sees patients at the Dental Health Center at 930 Commonwealth Ave. Dr. Motro is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Northeast Society of Orthodontists and Turkish Orthodontic Society. He has authored a book, two book chapters and several articles in peer reviewed journals.


Developing a prototype of a maxillary expander remotely activated.
09/01/2023 - 05/31/2025 (Key Person / Mentor)
Northeastern Society of Orthodontists


Comparisons of dental wear, with and without pre-splinting (Stabilized Condylar Position) the orthodontic patients
08/01/2016 - 07/31/2024 (PI)
Roth Williams International Society of Orthodontists


2016 Anthony A. Gianelly Teaching Fellowship Award "TGF-beta: Does it induce epithelial-mesenchymal transition of median edge epithelial cells of fetal palatal shelves?"
07/01/2016 - 06/30/2024 (PI)
American Association of Orthodontists Foundation


Role of Gs-Dependent Signaling in Bone Homeostasis, Condylar Remodeling, and Enamel Mineralization
09/09/2020 - 08/31/2021 (Key Person / Mentor)
Northeastern Society of Orthodontists




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  1. ElShebiny T, Abdelrauof D, Elattar M, Motro M, Retrouvey JM, El-Dawlatly M, Mostafa Y, AlHazmi A, Palomo JM. A deep learning model for multiclass tooth segmentation on cone-beam computed tomography scans. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2025 Apr 05. PMID: 40186597
     
  2. Dodeja T, Alsulaiman AA, Will LA, Saade M, Motro M. Orthodontic Forces Interrupt Root Formation in Immature Teeth: Myth or Fact? A Pilot Study. Turk J Orthod. 2025 Mar 27; 38(1):12-19. PMID: 40150848; PMCID: PMC11976320; DOI: 10.4274/TurkJOrthod.2025.2024.142;
     
  3. Al-Obaidi S, Papageorgiou SN, Saade M, Caradonna KM, Kantarci A, Will L, Motro M. Influence of genetic and environmental factors on transverse growth. Eur J Orthod. 2025 Feb 07; 47(2). PMID: 39963946; DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjaf003;
     
  4. Kim MS, Amm E, Parsi G, ElShebiny T, Motro M. Automated dentition segmentation: 3D UNet-based approach with MIScnn framework. J World Fed Orthod. 2025 Apr; 14(2):84-90.View Related Profiles. PMID: 39489636
     
  5. Hersberger-Zurfluh MA, Motro M, Kantarci A, Will LA, Eliades T, Papageorgiou SN. Genetic and environmental impact on mandibular growth in mono- and dizygotic twins during adolescence: A retrospective cohort study. Int Orthod. 2024 Mar; 22(1):100842.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38217936
     
  6. Kim CY, Reinertsen E, Dang C, Nkutshweu D, Sathekge R, Choi YJ, Cha JY, Alturki G, Jamel A, Suzuki A, Arai K, Amm E, Motro M, Parsi G. Association among craniofacial morphology, ethnicity, and risk of pediatric sleep-related breathing disorders: A multicenter study. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2024 Apr; 165(4):414-422.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38149956
     
  7. Taee A, Alsulaiman A, Hersberger-Zurfluh M, Bouserhal J, Bassil-Nassif N, Sathekge R, Arai K, Ikoma M, Al-Turki G, Idrees A, Tagrikulu B, Will L, Motro M. Multinational study on profile preference of laypersons. J World Fed Orthod. 2023 Oct; 12(5):220-228.View Related Profiles. PMID: 37481460
     
  8. Saade M, Arai K, Motro M, Saade A, Will LA. Maxillary dimensions and arch shape with palatally displaced canines. Eur J Orthod. 2023 May 31; 45(3):338-345.View Related Profiles. PMID: 36617278
     
  9. Jhamb T, AlSulaiman A, Parsi G, Will L, Motro M. Three-dimensional morphometric analysis of anterior cranial base in growing patients. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2023 Oct; 164(4):530-536.View Related Profiles. PMID: 37212768
     
  10. Salazar AG, AlSulaiman A, Parsi G, Gunson M, Will LA, Motro M. Effects of counterclockwise bimaxillary advancement surgery and relapse on upper airway. Orthod Craniofac Res. 2023 Aug; 26(3):510-523.View Related Profiles. PMID: 36705515
     
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2018 Boston University - Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine: GSDM Science Day Predoctoral Research Mentor of The Year Award
2017 Boston University : John McCahan Education Day Postdoctoral Faculty Appreciation Award

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