EDUCATION
2004-2007 University of Detroit/Mercy
School of Dentistry “Achieving Functional Goals in
Contemporary Orthodontic Treatment”
Advanced Education in Orthodontics Group
Graduate
1998-2000 Louisiana State University School of Dentistry
New Orleans, Louisiana
Orthodontic Specialty Certificate
1997-1998 Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, Advanced
Education in General Dentistry, New Orleans, Louisiana
AEGD Certificate
1993-1997 Louisiana State University School of Dentistry
New Orleans, Louisiana
Doctor of Dental Surgery
1989-1993 Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Zoology
1985-1989 Catholic High School
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Diploma
1986-1990 Graduate of four courses offered by Education for Living
Seminars
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
HONORS AND AWARDS
2007
Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
1997
Psi Omega Fraternity National Council Scholastic
Achievement Award
1997
The American Society of Dentistry for Children Certificate of
Merit
1997
International College of Dentists Outstanding Achievement
Award
1994-1997 Three years on the Dean’s List; Louisiana State University
School of Dentistry
1990-1993 Three semesters on the Dean’s List; Louisiana State University
ORGANIZATIONS
2007-Present
American Board of Orthodontics
2005-2007 President of Woodland Ridge Association
2002-2004 Treasurer, Greater Baton Rouge Dental Association
1999-Present
Southern Association of Orthodontists
1998-Present
American Association of Orthodontists
1998-Present
Louisiana Association of Orthodontists
1997
Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Honorary Dental Society
1995-1997 Student Government Association
Secretary/Treasurer
1995-1997 C. Edmund Kells Honor Society; inducted two
consecutive years
1995-1997 Student Research Group Louisiana State University School of
Dentistry
1995-1997 International Association of Dental Research
1995-1997 American Association of Dental Research
1994-1997 PSI Omega Fraternity Rush Co-Chairman
1994-2000 Coastal Conservation Association
1993-Present
American Dental Association
1993-1997 American Student Dental Association
1991-2000 National Arbor Day Foundation
RESEARCH
1995
Armbruster P, Sheridan JJ, Smith S, Brown E, Waguespack
J:Long term Periodontal and carious Consequences after
Buccal Section Interproximal Reduction.
1996
Cont A, Sheridan JJ, Smith S, Waguespack J: Testing the
Bordelon hypothesis; overweight children do not cooperate.
An overview of 1200 patients.
1996
Laboda M, Sheridan JJ, Smith S: Correlation of an open bite
with “Essix Appliance” wear.
1995
Fruge’ A, Sheridan JJ, Mohamed S, Smith S: The Effect of
the “Essix Appliance” on the Masseter Muscle EMG
Activity in Normal volunteers. Research presented at LSU
School of Dentistry Research Day in June 1996.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1997
Graduate Teaching Assistant Senior Dental Student Clinic
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2001-2003 Headed the National Children’s Dental Health Month
Campaign
1995
Dental Examinations and Daily Oral Hygiene, Preschool Health
Fair, Metairie, Louisiana
1995
“Preventive Dentistry and Daily Oral Hygiene”, Medard H.
Nelson Elementary School, New Orleans, Louisiana