Prof. Dr. med. dent. Rainer Schwestka-Polly

dentistry, orthodontics, and oral surgery

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
92%	43 years	9.9/10	$$$$	71	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Hanover

Health facility

Hannover Medical School Hospital

Medical unit

Department of orthodontics

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. dent. Rainer Schwestka-Polly is a highly acclaimed and experienced dentist, orthodontist, and oral surgeon with 42 years of experience. He works at the Department of Orthodontics at Hannover Medical School Hospital in Hanover, Germany. Dr. Schwestka-Polly's impressive career includes obtaining specialization in dentistry and oral surgery, additional qualifications in orthodontics, and visiting assistant professorships at renowned universities in the United States. He has also held various teaching positions and has been recognized for his contributions to orthodontics through numerous scientific publications. With 71 scientific publications, Dr. Schwestka-Polly has focused on dental implants in patients with orofacial clefts, mandibular morphology in cleft lip and palate patients, and objective treatment outcome assessments. His research demonstrates a commitment to advancing orthodontic treatment methods and improving patient care. Dr. Schwestka-Polly's vast experience, extensive knowledge, and dedication to research make him a highly respected and sought-after professional in his field. Patients can trust in his expertise and expect exceptional orthodontic care under his guidance. The accolades and awards he has received further attest to his reputation as a top orthodontic specialist.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1975-1981 Studied dentistry at the Georg-August University in Goettingen
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1982 Defense of the dissertation
1986 Obtaining specialization in dentistry and oral surgery
1989 Received additional qualifications in the field of orthodontics
1989 Visiting Assistant Professor at the Department of orthodontics of the University of North Carolina
1989 Visiting Assistant Professor at the Department of maxillofacial surgery of the University of Texas
1989 Visiting Assistant Professor at the Department of maxillofacial surgery of the Baylor College of Dentistry of Dallas
1989 Visiting Assistant Professor at the Department of orthodontics of the University of Connecticut
1998 Further training examination board in the field of orthodontics of the Dentists' Association of Lower Saxony
1998 Habilitation and a teaching license in orthodontics in the medical faculty of the Georg-August University in Goettingen
2005 Obtaining further specialization in orthodontics and orofacial orthopedics

Experience

1981-1983 Dentist in the German Armed Forces
1983-1986 Assistant Dentist in the Department of maxillofacial surgery of the Katharinen Hospital in Stuttgart
1986-1992 Research Assistant in the Department of orthodontics at the Georg-August University in Goettingen
1992-1997 Senior Physician in the Department of orthodontics in the Clinic of the Georg-August University in Goettingen
1999 Lectureship for the general curriculum dentistry, oral and maxillofacial medicine of the Academy Practice and Science within the German Society for Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine
2000 C4 Professor for orthodontics at the Saarland University in Homburg
2001 C4 Professor for orthodontics at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz
2002 C4 Professor at the Hannover Medical School
2003-2005 Dean of dentistry studies at Hannover Medical School
2005-2007 Executive Director of the Department of orthodontics at the Hannover Medical School Hospital
2006 Scientific Director of the continuing education and extra-occupational course "Lingual Orthodontics" with the degree "Master of Science" at the Hannover Medical School

Awards & Memberships

1976 Prize winner in the state competition "Youth Researches" of Bremen in chemistry
1991 Unilever Table Clinic Award of the International Dental Federation
1992 Quintessence Promotional Prize
1993 Quintessence Dental Technology Promotion Prize
1995 Member of the committee for the dental examination at the University of Goettingen as an examiner for the subject of orthodontics
1997 Prize of the working group for functional theory from the German Society for Dental, Oral, and Maxillofacial Medicine
2000-2005 Member of the scientific advisory board of the dental training center of the Dental Association of Lower Saxony in Hanover
2000 Member of the scientific advisory board of the journal "Orthodontics" of the Quintessenz publishing house in Berlin
2000-2010 Scientific Director of the "Orthodontic Lecture Series" of the dental training center of the Dental Association of Lower Saxony in Hanover
2001 Member of the scientific advisory board of the "Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics/Advances in Orthodontics" published by the publishing house Urban & Vogel in Munich
2002 Member of the authorization commission for the field of orthodontics of the Dentists' Association of Lower Saxony - for the authorization of chamber members to impart special knowledge in the field of orthodontics
2002-2004 Chairman of the committee for the dental examination at the Hannover Medical School
2003 Chairman of a doctoral committee to obtain a doctorate in dentistry at the Hannover Medical School
2003-2005 Member of a section of the senate of the Hannover Medical School
2003-2010 Member of the advisory board of the "German Board of Orthodontics and Orofacial Orthopedics", an institution to ensure continuous training and quality assurance in treatment in the field of orthodontics
2007-2011 Member of a section of the senate of the Hannover Medical School
2007-2010 Chairman of the advisory board of the German committee of orthodontics and orofacial orthopedics
2008 Accredited Member of the European Society of Lingual Orthodontics
2008 Certified Member of the German Society for Lingual Orthodontics
2008 Scientific Director of the program for further training to become a specialist dentist or specialist in orthodontics at the Medical University of Hanover by the further training regulations of the Dental Association of Lower Saxony under the patronage of the European Orthodontic Society within the meaning of the Network of Erasmus Based European Orthodontic Programs
2008 Named Spokesman for the subject of orthodontics on the professional advisory board of the Association of University Teachers for Dentistry, Oral Medicine, and Maxillofacial Medicine
2012 Member of the commission for the development of the National competency-based learning objective catalog dentistry of the German Society for Dentistry, Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Medicine and the Association of University Teachers for Dentistry, Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Medicine
Listed in the FOCUS list of top doctors in orthodontics