Specialist credentials
Bryon Viechnicki, DMD, MS
Dr. Bryon ViechnickiUSA Top Orthodontist 2012-2024
Dr. Bryon Viechnicki is an orthodontist. He was trained at an Ivy League university and has earned many awards, including USA Top Orthodontist 2012-2024. He has authored 7 journal articles and written 2 textbook chapters.
Education
3-years of specialty training beyond an Ivy League doctorate give Dr. Viechnicki in-depth experience in orthodontic care. He uses his knowledge and skills to help you get the best results possible.
Temple University
Orthodontic Specialization Temple University
In 2011, Dr. Bryon Viechnicki earned a Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and a Master of Science in Oral Biology from the postdoctoral residency program at Temple University.
University of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Dental Medicine University of Pennsylvania
In 2009, Dr. Viechnicki graduated at the top of his class from the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine. Among 6 other prestigious awards, he was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Society, the National Dental Honor Society.
Bates College
Dr. Viechnicki earned his Bachelor of Science in Physics from Bates College. He earned many awards, notably induction into the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s oldest and most widely known academic honor society, and Sigma Xi, the scientific research society.
Clinical Awards
USA Top Dentists, Orthodontic Specialist 2012, 2013 – awarded by votes from Lehigh Valley dentists answering the question “if you had a close friend or family member that needed orthodontic treatment, who is the first orthodontist you would recommend?”
Select Orthodontist, Lehigh Valley Style 2012, 2013 – awarded by votes from local dentists for orthodontic ability and patient care.
American Association of Orthodontists, Member – awarded for completing 27 months of full time postdoctoral orthodontic training.
Professor of Orthodontics
As a professor at Temple from 2011-2021, Dr. Viechnicki lectured on a variety of clinical orthodontic topics including the biology of tooth movement, 3D diagnostic imaging and interdisciplinary orthognathic surgery.
He assisted orthodontic residents in their preparation for certification by the American Board of Orthodontics. He also advised the residents in research on craniofacial growth and development.
He uses this information in practice to ensure his patients have access to the latest and best treatments.
Academic Awards
Distinguished Young Alumnus, Moravian Academy 2013 – recognized as a leader in the orthodontic profession
David C. Hamilton Award, Pennsylvania Association of Orthodontists 2012 – awarded to one orthodontist a year for demonstrating significant, substantial research that will improve orthodontic treatment
Omicron Kappa Upsilon, National Dental Honor Society, Eta Chapter – the highest dental honor – awarded for demonstrating scholarship, character, and the potential promise for advancement of dentistry and service to humanity
Phi Beta Kappa, Honors Society for Liberal Arts and Science – awarded for intellectual integrity, tolerance for other views, and a broad range of academic interests. Each year, about one college senior in a hundred, nationwide, is invited to join Phi Beta Kappa.
National Board Dental Examination Honors, University of Pennsylvania – top performer, nationwide, in the written exam testing overall knowledge of dentistry
Pierre Fauchard Academy Student Senior Award, University of Pennsylvania – awarded annually to one graduate who show promise to advance dentistry to the highest level
Alpha Omega Scholarship, University of Pennsylvania, the given annually to the graduate with the highest academic average (4.0 GPA)
American Association of Oral Biologists Award, University of Pennsylvania – awarded for original research in the biology of the oral cavity or related structures, demonstrating high academic achievement in basic science courses and displaying an interest or appreciation for teaching in oral biology and public understanding of research and education in oral biology
Matthew Cryer Honor Society, University of Pennsylvania, the highest academic honor at Penn Dental Medicine
Hinman Student Research Symposium, Award of Excellence – national award for excellence in stem-cell research
Vernon J. Brightman Research Society, President, the premiere dental research organization at the University of Pennsylvania
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society – awarded for noteworthy achievement as an original investigator in a field of pure or applied science
Textbooks
Gianquinto, J., Viechnicki, B., & Tuncay, O. (2012). A Method of Superimposition of CBCT Volumes in the Posterior Cranial Base. Computed Tomography: New Research. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Viechnicki, B., Chen, J., & Tuncay, O. (2012). Three-dimensional Surface Changes in the Mandible During Growth and Development. Computed Tomography: New Research. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Viechnicki, B. (2011) Three-Dimensional Surface Changes in the Mandible During Growth and Development. Temple University Press.
Scholarly Articles
Viechnicki, B., Tuncay, O., Chen, J. (2012). Biologically Meaningful Assessment of Mandibular Growth Using Serial CBCT. Journal of Dental Research, Spec Iss A. – presented at the 2012 International Association of Dental Research in Brazil upon request of the Craniofacial Biology Scientific Group.
Kim, S. G., Kim, S.-G., Viechnicki, B., Kim, S., & Nah, H.-D. (2011). Engineering of a periodontal ligament construct: cell and fibre alignment induced by shear stress. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 38(12), 1130–1136.
Setzer, F., Viechnicki, B., Mante, F., Kim, S., Nah, H.-D. (2009). PDL Stem Cell Alignment in Custom Designed Micro-Scale Force Applicator. Journal of Dental Research, Spec Iss A.
Viechnicki, B., Kim, M., Mante, F., Nah, H.-D. (2007). Shear Strain Aligns Collagen Fibers and PDL Fibroblasts in 3D-Culture. Journal of Dental Research, 86(Spec Iss A):2739.
Hlaing, H.M., Thomazy, D.M., Viechnicki, B., Lin, H. (2006). Linewidth narrowing caused by optical feedback in a multi-mode vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser. Optics Communications, 265:580-584.
Viechnicki, B. (2005). An Experimental Study of the Influence of Optical Feedback on Multi-Mode Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers. Honors Thesis, Bates College Department of Physics and Astronomy. Lewiston, ME.
Viechnicki, B., Marsh, G., Lin, H. (2004) Experimental Study of Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers Operating with Multi-transverse Modes. Frontiers in Optics. Optical Society of America Technical Digest Series.
Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- New Jersey Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- New Jersey Dental Association
- Middlesex County Dental Association