Educational and Professional Background
1985-1990 UC Irvine; BS in Biological Sciences, Minor in Management
1990-1995 Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Magna cum laude
1995-1998 UCLA School of Dentistry; Certificates in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
1995-1998 UCLA; MS in Oral Biology (conferred in 2000)
Dr Clarice Law received her dental degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, with an additional year conducting research in developmental molecular biology at the Forsyth Institute in Boston, MA. This led her to pursue dual specialization in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics at UCLA’s unique combined residency program while concurrently conducting research leading toward an MS in Oral Biology. Dr Law then practiced in both specialties for two years before returning to UCLA School of Dentistry for a faculty position. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Sections of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics.
Research/Creative Activities
Dr Law is particularly interested in the growth and development of the craniofacial complex and the resulting jaw positions. Her current research focus is in developing a clinical method of accelerating bone formation in the palate and upper jaw after expansion. Her long term goal is to impact the treatment of children with tissue deficiencies such as cleft lip and palate.
Patient Care Activities
Dr Clarice Law maintains a part-time clinical practice at the UCLA Faculty Group Dental Practice. She focuses on the comprehensive preventive, restorative, and orthodontic care of children and young adolescents.
Courses taught
Orthodontic Techniques (Pre-clinical Laboratory Course), Craniofacial Growth and Development, Radiographic Anatomy and Cephalometric Analysis, Clinical Orthodontic Review, Orthodontic Case Presentations
Professional memberships and activities:
Former Director of the Predoctoral Orthodontic Clinics, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Los Angeles Dental Society, American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Southern California Society of Dentistry for Children, American Association of Orthodontists, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, International Association for Dental Research.
Recent Publications
Law CS, Blain S. “Approaching the Pediatric Dental Patient: A Review of Non-pharmacologic Behavior Management Strategies.” Journal of the California Dental Association (2003)
Law CS, Lee J, Sheffield R, Sales MA. “New Member Forum: Transition Challenges.” PCSO Bulletin (2002) 74(1):21-23
Law CS, Lee J, Sheffield R, Sales MA. “New Member Forum: Dual Training.” PCSO Bulletin (2001) 73(3):22-24
Law CS, Sheehan M, Needleman HL. “Centronuclear myopathy and nursing pattern caries: Management of a 1 year old.” Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry (1995) 20(1):69-72.
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