JAY BOWMAN
DMD, MSD
Orthodontics
Education
- Saint Louis University Department of Orthodontics, MSD
- Southern Illinois University-School of Dental Medicine, DMD
- Illinois Wesleyan University, B.A.
Accomplishments
- Licensed orthodontic specialist
- Alumni Merit Award from Saint Louis University
- Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
- Member of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists
- Angle Research Award
Additional Information
Teaching
http://www.kalamazooorthodontics.com
Questions
Q. What music is playing in your office while you work, or in your car while you are driving?
A. I've been a record collector since I could buy my first 45 disk, I've owned a record store, been the music director / DJ for college radio, and I continue to play keyboards in amateur bands. Consequently, there is always music surrounding me from all eras and styles. My collection of disks is shuffled through and permeates my environment.
Q. Describe the day your practice opened.
A. My first day, I assumed the practice of an orthodontist and we worked together for four months. It was so exciting to finally begin to use the education and experience that I had worked so hard for since I was a kid.
Q. If your most used dental instrument could talk what would it tell you?
A. That would be our orthodontic braces and they would tell us to keep paying attention to detail and diligence; they can't do it on their own.
Q. What would you do if you were not a dental professional?
A. I'd like to think I could have been a musician, but I am thankful that I'm a much better orthodontist than keyboard player.
Q. What is your favorite outside the office activity?
A. Traveling and speaking on orthodontics has been a wonderful experience. Otherwise, music and movies.
Q. What is your most memorable case as a practitioner?
A. Probably, the 10 patients that I treated as part of the requirements for membership in the Angle Society. Studying these cases in detail during the process was very educational.
Q. What is your favorite tooth and why?
A. Canines or eye-teeth are favorites because they provide such a challenge. They are often impacted, the anatomy of the crowns are varied and make bracket placement difficult, yet they are the cornerstone of a smile.
Q. What has been your shining moment in dentistry?
A. My proudest moment was the presentation of the Angle Research Award to me and my mentor, Lysle Johnston for our research paper in the Angle Orthodontist in 2000.
Q. If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one Hu-Friedy instrument, what would it be and why?
A. Assuming that I'm limited to orthodontic instruments: A carbide-inserted bird beak pliers with cutter or simply a ligature cutter. Never know when you might need some kind of pliers or cutter.
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