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T. Gerard Bradley, BDS, MS, Dr.Med.Dent.

Dean, University of Louisville School of Dentistry

Dr. T. Gerard Bradley joined the University of Louisville as Dean of the School of Dentistry in August 2016. 

Before coming to UofL, Dr. Bradley was Chair and Professor of Developmental Sciences at Marquette University School of Dentistry and served also as the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies. He previously served as the Program Director of the Advanced Education Program in Orthodontics at Marquette and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Bradley also had an orthodontic practice during his time in Wisconsin.

Dr. Bradley has published extensively and produced more than 50 publications, including book chapters, journal publications, and presentations. His work has been focused in biomaterials and the testing of materials that are commonly used in orthodontic practice. He has had experience in clinical trials that involved testing the mechanical properties, patient perceptions, and biocompatibility. Dr. Bradley is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Board of Orthodontics, the American Dental Education Association, the International Association for Dental Research, and is a fourth year Affiliate Member of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontics.

Dr. Bradley received his Dental degree in Cork, Ireland, his orthodontic specialty training at The Ohio State University, and a Doctorate in Dentistry at the University of Bern, Switzerland.

More information is available in Dr. Bradley's Curriculum Vitae.