Prof. Dr. med. dent. Bernd Lapatki, Ph.D.

orthodontics

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
92%	30 years	9.9/10	$$$$	82	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Ulm

Health facility

University Hospital Ulm

Medical unit

Department of orthodontics

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. dent. Bernd Lapatki, Ph. D. is a highly experienced orthodontist with 29 years of practice. He obtained his degree in dentistry from the Albert Ludwigs University of Fribourg in 1994 and specialized in orthodontics in 2000. Throughout his career, he has worked at renowned institutions such as the University Clinic of Fribourg. Currently, he serves as the Medical Director of the Department of Orthodontics at the University Hospital Ulm in Germany. Dr. Lapatki has an impressive academic background, including a Ph. D. in neurology and habilitation in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He has published 82 scientific articles focusing on various aspects of orthodontics. His research interests range from evaluating dental arch expansion during orthodontic therapy to characterizing aligner materials and the mechanics of tooth movement. With his extensive expertise, Dr. Lapatki is considered a leading authority in orthodontics. His dedication to research and commitment to advanced orthodontic techniques make him an excellent choice for patients seeking high-quality care.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1994 Degree in dentistry at the Albert Ludwigs University of Fribourg
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1997-2000 Resident at the Department of orthodontics, University Clinic of Fribourg (Medical Director: Prof. Dr. I. E. Jonas)
1998 Defense of the dissertation, medical faculty at the Albert Ludwigs University of Fribourg
2000 Obtaining specialization in orthodontics
2001 International scholarship from the German Society for Orthodontics at the Department of clinical neurophysiology, University Medical Center Nijmegen
2006 Certification as a university teacher at the Competence Centre for University Teaching in Medicine Baden-Wuerttemberg
2007 Habilitation in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Albert Ludwigs University of Fribourg
2010 Ph.D. at the Department for neurology at the St. Radboud University Nijmegen

Experience

1995-1997 General dentist in the practice Dres. Joachim in Schramberg
2000-2008 Senior Physician at the Department of orthodontics, University Clinic of Fribourg (Medical Director: Prof. Dr. I. E. Jonas)
2009 Medical Director of the Department of orthodontics at the University Hospital of Ulm
2013-2019 W3 Professor and Managing Director of the Department of orthodontics at the University Hospital of Ulm
2019 Dean of studies in dentistry at the University of Ulm

Awards & Memberships

1985 Award from Technical High School in Rottweil
1999 Sponsorship Award from the State Development Company of Baden-Wuerttemberg
1999 German patent application: System for mounting surface electromyography electrodes without a housing
2003 European patent: Orthodontic bracket and fixed orthodontic appliance and removable orthodontic appliance
2004 Alex Motsch Prize from the working group for functional diagnostics and therapy of the German Society for Dentistry, Oral Medicine, and Maxillofacial Medicine
2007 Arnold Biber Prize of the German Society for Orthodontics