Dr. Joseph Bouserhal

About Dr. Joseph Bouserhal

Dr. Joseph Bouserhal is an internationally recognized orthodontist with over three decades of academic, clinical, and research experience. He currently serves as Adjunct Clinical Professor of Orthodontics at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. His career spans leadership roles in multiple orthodontic societies, extensive teaching and research supervision, and a deep commitment to advancing orthodontic education globally. His teaching philosophy emphasizes clinical excellence, innovation, and mentorship.

Professional Experiences

Adjunct Clinical Professor, Boston University, USA – [Current]
Chairman, Dept. of Orthodontics, Saint Joseph University, Beirut – [Former]
Director, Craniofacial Research Laboratory, Saint Joseph University, Beirut – [Former]
Private Orthodontic Practice, Beirut, Lebanon – [Ongoing]
President, Lebanese Orthodontic Society – [Former]
President, Arab Orthodontic Society – [Former]
Executive Committee Member, World Federation of Orthodontists – 2010–2020

Joseph Bouserhal, D.D.S., M.D.S., Ph.D.

Adjunct Clinical Professor of Orthodontics
Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Contact Information

Email: jbs.orthodontics@gmail.com
Phone: +961 3 321 056
Office: Ashrafieh, Center Al Riaya
LinkedIn / Professional Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-bouserhal-52036534/
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6675-9261

Academic Qualifications

Doctorate in Dental Sciences, University of Liège, Belgium
Master’s in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Lebanon
Diploma in Lingual Orthodontics, University of Paris VII, France
Diploma in Sleep Apnea, University of Paris VII, France
Diploma in 3D Imaging, University of Toulouse, France
Diploma in Dental Clinical Research, University of Toulouse, France
Continuing Education Diploma in Orthodontics, University of Southern California, USA

Awards and Honors

Honorary Memberships in four international orthodontic societies
Regional award of the World Federation of Orthodontists
Leadership awards from the Lebanese and Arab Orthodontic Societies

Certifications and Memberships

Member, Tweed Foundation for Orthodontic Research and Education
Former Member, Angle East Society of Orthodontists
Honorary Member, French Society of Dentofacial Orthopedics
Honorary Member, Cyprus, Egyptian, and Romanian Orthodontic Societies

Research Interests

Orthodontic biomechanics
Aligners and invisible orthodontics
3D imaging and digital treatment planning
Sleep apnea and craniofacial disorders
Orthodontic education and mentoring

Publications

40+ scientific articles and book chapters in peer-reviewed journals
Reviewer for: American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Angle Orthodontist, European Journal of Orthodontics
Advisory Board Member: Progress in Orthodontics

Teaching Courses

Orthodontic Biomechanics – Principles and Clinical Application
Treatment in Aligners Orthodontics
Asymmetries in Orthodontics
Vertical Dimension Management
3D Imaging in Orthodontics
Sleep Apnea in Orthodontic Practice