Clarice Law, DMD, MS
Clarice Law, D.M.D., M.S. is an assistant professor in the Sections of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics in the Division of Associated Clinical Specialties at the UCLA School of Dentistry.
Educational and Professional Background
Educational and Professional Background
- 1990 B.S., UC Irvine, (Biological Sciences, Minor in Management)
- 1995 D.M.D., Harvard School of Dental Medicine (Magna cum laude)
- 1998 UCLA School of Dentistry, Certificates in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
- 2000 M.S., UCLA School of Dentistry (Oral Biology)
Dr. Law is the acting chair of Pediatric Dentistry. She received her dental degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, then spent a 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 M.S. in Oral Biology. Dr Law then practiced in both specialties for two years before returning to the UCLA School of Dentistry for a faculty position. Most recently, she was selected to participate in the Fellowship in Medical Education offered through the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
Teaching Activities
Research/Creative Activities/Honors
Dr Law’s initial research focused on understanding the growth and development of the craniofacial complex and the resulting jaw positions. However, given her increasing involvement in curriculum design and recent participation in a Medical Education Fellowship, Dr Law’s research interests have shifted toward educational research.
Teaching Activities
- Orthodontic Techniques (Preclinical Laboratory Course)
- Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
- Craniofacial Growth and Development
- Radiographic Anatomy and Cephalometric Analysis
- Clinical Orthodontic Review
- Orthodontic Case Presentations
Research/Creative Activities/Honors
Dr Law’s initial research focused on understanding the growth and development of the craniofacial complex and the resulting jaw positions. However, given her increasing involvement in curriculum design and recent participation in a Medical Education Fellowship, Dr Law’s research interests have shifted toward educational research.
areas of interest
1. Parenting styles and behavior guidance
2. Academic activities that enhance learning at the predoctoral level
3. Career development for academic dentists
4. Space loss and space regaining
2. Academic activities that enhance learning at the predoctoral level
3. Career development for academic dentists
4. Space loss and space regaining
Publications related to areas of interest
1. Law, CS. (2007). "The Impact of Changing Parenting Styles on the Advancement of Pediatric Oral Health " Journal of the California Dental Association 25(2): 192-197.
contact information:
Contact InformationUCLA School of Dentistry
23-018 CHS
10833 Le Conte Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668
Phone: (310) 825-4707
Email: claw@dentistry.ucla.edu
23-018 CHS
10833 Le Conte Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668
Phone: (310) 825-4707
Email: claw@dentistry.ucla.edu