Joe Vargo

Assistant Professor

Joe Vargo

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Dental College of Georgia
Department of Orthodontics

Bio

Washington ​& ​Jefferson College- BA in Chemistry
University of Pittsburgh – Doctorate in Dental Medicine
Montefiore University Hospital – General Practice Residency
West Virginia University – Masters in orthodontics & Craniofacial Biology

Education

  • MS, Orthodontics/Orthodontology. West Virginia University, 1996

  • DMD, Dentistry (DDS, DMD) University of Pittsburgh Schoo, 1992

  • BA, Chemistry, General Washington and Jefferson Colle, 1989

Certifications

  • DEN State of GA, 1996

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • ORTR 9220

    ABO Treatment Plan Assess II
  • ORTR 7020

    Advanced Diagnosis I
  • ORTR 9020

    Classic & Current Lit Rev II
  • ORTR 7110

    Clinical Orthodontics
  • ORTR 9120

    Comp Ortho Trmnt III
  • ORTR 8120

    Comprehensive Ortho Tx II
  • ORTR 7120

    Craniofacial Deformities I
  • ORTR 8220

    Diag & Tx Planning II
  • ORTR 7210

    Diagnostic Essentials
  • ORTR 7010

    Edgewise Therapy
  • ORTR 8020

    Finishing & Retention I
  • ORTR 8010

    Orthodontic Treatment
  • ORTR 7220

    Surgical Orthodontics

Research Interests


Associations between facial attractiveness ratings & patients' motivation for surgeryAssociations between facial attractiveness ratings & patients' motivation for surgeryOrthod and Craniofacial Res, 6:63-71, 2003 · Jan 1, 2003Orthod and Craniofacial Res, 6:63-71, 2003 · Jan 1, 2003A retrospective study examining patient expectations between movtivation for orthognathic surgery treatment and self ratings of physical attractiveness and self conscious.


Surgically Assisted Maxillary Expansion Followed by Protraction Therapy Surgically Assisted Maxillary Expansion Followed by Protraction Therapy American Assoc. of Orthodontists annual program, San Francisco California · May 1, 1995American Assoc. of Orthodontists annual program, San Francisco California · May 1, 1995A Case Study