Trang Duong, D.D.S., M.S.
Specialist in Orthodontics
Curriculum Vitae

1610 West Yosemite, Suite #1
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 824-7466
Education and Degrees
1999                 M.S., Oral Biology, UCSF
1999                 Certificate of Orthodontics, UCSF
1996                 DDS, UCSF
1992                 B.S. with Honors in Biochemistry, UC Davis

Professional Positions
2000-present    Private practice Orthodontist, Manteca, CA                
2006-present    Consultant, Research and Development, Align Technology (Invisalign)
2000-2006        Director of Clinical Research, Align Technology (Invisalign)
1998-2006        Case Report Editor, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Bulletin        
2000                 Private practice orthodontist, Pleasant Hill, CA
1999-2000        Associate, orthodontic private practice, San Francisco, CA

Research    
1993-1999        Molecular biology research, Department of Growth and Development, UCSF                        
1993-1994        Cephalometric study of Craniofacial growth in Rhesus monkeys, UCSF           
1991-1992        Research Assistant, Animal Physiology Department, UC Davis
1989-1990        Lab Assistant, Nutrition Department, UC Davis

Selected Publications
2006     Duong T, Kuo E, Finishing with Invisalign.  Prog Orthod. 2006;7(1):44-55.
2006     Duong, T.  Chapter 3: History and Overview of the Invisalign System. In: Tuncay OC ed. The Invisalign
System. New Malden, UK: Quintessence Publishing Co, Ltd; 2006
2006     Kuo E, Duong T.  Chapter 10:  Invisalign Atachments: Materials. In: Tuncay OC ed. The Invisalign
System. New Malden, UK: Quintessence Publishing Co, Ltd; 2006.
2006     Beers A, Duong T.  Chapter 17:  Mechanics of Tooth Movement with Invisalign.  In: Tuncay OC ed.
The Invisalign System. New Malden, UK: Quintessence Publishing Co, Ltd; 2006
2006     Cao H, Duong T.  Chapter 18:  Applications of Mechanics with Invisalign.  In: Tuncay OC ed. The
Invisalign System. New Malden, UK: Quintessence Publishing Co, Ltd; 2006
2006     Duong T, Kuo E, Derakhshan M.  Chapter 21:  Ex40 Material and Aligner Thickness.  In: Tuncay OC
ed. The Invisalign System. New Malden, UK: Quintessence Publishing Co, Ltd; 2006
2006     Duong T, Tricca R.  Chapter 23:  Force Application with Invisalign:  Constancy and Compliance.  In:
Tuncay OC ed. The Invisalign System. New Malden, UK: Quintessence Publishing Co, Ltd; 2006
2006     Duong T, Derakhshan M, Chapter 24:  Advantages of the Invisalign System.  In: Tuncay OC ed. The
Invisalign System. New Malden, UK: Quintessence Publishing Co, Ltd; 2006
2006     Miller R, Duong T.  Chapter 28:  Surgical Treatment and Invisalign.  In: Tuncay OC ed. The Invisalign
System. New Malden, UK: Quintessence Publishing Co, Ltd; 2006
2005     Naqvi T, Duong TT, Hashem G, Shiga M, Zhang Q, Kapila S, Relaxin's induction of metalloproteinases
is associated with the loss of collagen and glycosaminoglycans in synovial joint fibrocartilaginous
explants.  Arthritis Res Ther 2005, 7:R1-R11.
2002     Miller RJ, Duong TT, Derakhshan M. Lower incisor extraction treatment with the Invisalign system.
J Clin Orthod 2002;36(2):95–102.
1998     T Duong, B Hu, M Parker, S Kapila, Relaxin and b-estradiol induce collagenase and stromelysin              
expression in temporomandibular joint explants, 1998, JDR, 77(SB); Abstract 25.
1994     PJ Sing, T Duong, DW Richards, S Kapila, Matrix metalloproteinase and inhibitor regulation by
mandibular condyle articular cells JDR, 1994, 73(S1):266.

Scholarships & Awards
2000        Harry Sicher Research Essay Award                
  “Relaxin and b-estradiol induce in temporomandibular joint explants.
  Oral collagenase and stromelysin expression.”  AAO Annual Session, May 2000
1996        Omicron Kappa Upsilon Award for academic achievement
1995        Martin Scholarship for academic excellence
1995        Osgood Scholarship for outstanding achievement
1995        Neider Scholarship for academic achievement
1994        Martin Scholarship for academic excellence
1994        Neider Scholarship for academic achievement
1993        Omicron Kappa Upsilon Award for academic achievement
1993        Martin Scholarship for academic excellence
1993        California Dental Association Dental Education Scholarship for oustanding achievement
1993        Dean’s List at UCSF
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