Dr Maz (Mazyar) Moshiri, USA

Dr. Maz Moshiri is an internationally recognised orthodontist, educator, and Invisalign expert. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Center for Advanced Dental Education at Saint Louis University, where he leads education focused on clear aligner therapy.

Education & Qualifications

  • B.S. in Neurobehavioral Biology (Honors), Emory University
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine, Magna Cum Laude, University of Louisville
  • M.S. in Oral Biology, University of Louisville
  • Certificate in Orthodontics, University of Louisville

Research, Innovation & Clinical Focus
Dr. Moshiri has contributed extensively to peer reviewed literature and clinical education, with a focus on clear aligner biomechanics, deep bite correction, Class II treatment, and the integration of digital workflows in orthodontic practice. His published work includes articles in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics Clinical Companion and Seminars in Orthodontics, addressing predictability, biomechanics, and advanced Invisalign features. He is also the confounder of the Aligner Intensive Fellowship, a globally recognised education platform that has trained thousands of clinicians in advanced clear aligner therapy.

Research and publications

  • Moshiri M. Class II Correction with Invisalign®— Leveraging Molar Rotation. Class II Kit, Align Technology, 2013.
  • Moshiri M, Eckhart JE, McShane P, German DS. Consequences of Poor Oral Hygiene During Clear Aligner Therapy. JCO 2013, Vol 37: number 08: 494-498
  • Moshiri M. Approaching Severe Deep Bite Treatment with Invisalign® Clinical Innovations. G5 Deep Bite Solutions Kit, Align Technology, 2014.
  • Kravitz, Neal & Moshiri, Mazyar & Nicozisis, Jonathan & Miller, Shawn. (2020). Mechanical considerations for deep-bite correction with aligners. Seminars in Orthodontics. 10.1053/j.sodo.2020.06.010.
  • Moshiri, Mazyar. Product review and demonstration of the Invisalign clear aligner system. AJO-DO Clinical Companion (2021)
  • Moshiri, M., Kravitz, N.D., Nicozisis, J.L., & Miller, S.L. (2021). Invisalign eighth-generation features for deep-bite correction and posterior arch expansion. Seminars in Orthodontics.
  • Voudouris, J.C., Voudouris, J.D., Nicolay, O.F., Glaser, B., Nicozisis, J.L., Theodoridis, G., Carrillo, R., Moshiri, M., & Masoud, M.I. (2021). Clear Aligners, Dentofacial Orthopedics, Physics and Supercorrection Biomechanics. A Meeting of the Minds. Seminars in Orthodontics.
  • Moshiri, M “Considerations for Treatment of Patients Undergoing Orthognathic Surgery Using Clear Aligners.” AJO-DO Clinical Companion (2022)