Chris and his family resides locally in the Centenary suburbs. He was educated in Brisbane and graduated as a dentist from the University of Queensland in 1983 with Honours. He received his Master of Dental Science degree in the field of Orthodontics from the University of Queensland in 1992 and registered as a Specialist Orthodontist with the Dental Board of Queensland in 1994.

Following graduation as an orthodontist, Chris taught at the University of Queensland Dental School. He worked his way up from Lecturer to Associate Professor of Orthodontics. He is currently Senior Dental Specialist in Orthodontics at the Queensland Children's Hospital with his primary interest in the orthodontic management of children with cleft lip and palate and craniofacial anomalies. Chris commenced part-time private practice in 1994 and established his Sumner Park practice in 1997.

In 1993, Chris was awarded the P. Raymond Begg medallion from the Australian Society of Orthodontists' Foundation for Research and Education for best original research. He has presented lectures around Australia and has published articles in national and international journals.

Chris has contributed to charity organisations such as Give a Smile. Give a Smile Orthodontists are Australian Society of Orthodontists members who volunteer to treat, for no fee, patients selected from the public orthodontic waiting lists. Through Give a Smile, Chris has provided comprehensive orthodontic treatment to many needy children with severe malocclusions.

Qualifications, Awards and Certifications:
Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours), University of Queensland.

Master of Dental Science (Orthodontics), University of Queensland.

Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Orth).

Fellow of the International College of Dentists.

Awarded the P. Raymond Begg medallion from the Australian Society of Orthodontist's Foundation for Research and Education for best original research, 1993.

Registered with the Dental Board of Australia as a Dentist and Dental Specialist (Orthodontist)

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Membership of Associations/Societies:

      Australian Dental Association                                  Australian Society of Orthodontists

                  Orthodontics Australia                                Australasian Orthodontic Board

                   Contributor to Give a Smile                        World Federation of Orthodontists 

Publications:
Witayabusarakhum P, Manopatanakul S, Ho C. A comprehensive orthodontic model analysis app. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics 2015;49(6):388-90.

Ong E, Ho C, Miles P. Alignment efficiency and discomfort of three orthodontic archwire sequences: a randomized clinical trial. J Orthod 2011;38:32-39.

Ong E, McCallum H, Griffin MP, Ho C. Efficiency of self-ligating vs conventionally ligated brackets during initial alignment. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;138(2):138.e1-7.

Freer TJ, Ho CTC. Orthodontic Diagnostic Principles, 3rd edition, 2009. School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.

Naidu D, Scott J, Ong D, Ho CTC. Validity, reliability and reproducibility of three methods used to measure tooth widths and performing a tooth size analysis. Aust Orthod J 2009;25:97-103.

Ling KK, Ho CTC, Kravchuk O, Olive RJ. Comparison of surgical and non-surgical methods of treating palatally impacted canines. II – Aesthetic outcomes. Aust Orthod J 2007;23:8-15.

Ling KK, Ho CTC, Kravchuk O, Olive RJ. Comparison of surgical and non-surgical methods of treating palatally impacted canines I – Periodontal and pulpal outcomes. Aust Orthod J 2007;23:1-7.

Sangcharearn Y, Ho CTC. Effect of incisor angulation on overjet and overbite in Class II camouflage treatment: A typodont study. Angle Orthod 2007;77:1011-18.

Cheng LL, Moor SL, Ho CTC. Predisposing factors to dental caries in children with cleft lip and or palate: A review and strategies for early prevention. The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal 2007;44:67-72.

Cheng LL, Moor SL, Kravchuk O, Meyers IA, Ho CTC. Bacteria and salivary profile of adolescents with and without cleft lip and or palate undergoing orthodontic treatment. Aust Dent J 2007;52:315-21.

Sangcharearn Y, Ho CTC. Upper incisor angulation and its effect on molar relationships. Angle Orthod 2007;77:221-225.

Ong D, Medland P, Ho C. Severe external apical root resorption associated with orthodontic treatment. Ann Roy Coll Dent Surg 2006;18:53-55.

Sirisaowaluk N, Kravchuk O, Ho CTC. The influence of ligation on frictional resistance to sliding during repeated displacement. Aust Orthod J 2006;22:141–146.

Ho CTC. Analysis of tooth width discrepancy in children with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate.
Australian Dental Journal, Special Research Supplement 2000; 45(4):S14-15.

Ho CTC, Freer TJ. Tooth width analysis simplified. Journal of Clinical Orthodontics 1999; 33(9):498-503.

Ho C, Atkin S, Auer R, McCallum H. Clinical management of patients with cleft lip and palate. Chapter in textbook by Freer TJ, Orthodontic Diagnostic Principles, 2nd edition, 1999, The University of Queensland Press.

Woodford V, Ho CTC, Freer TJ. Successful management of a periodontally compromised central incisor using combined periodontic-orthodontic therapy. A case report. Periodontology 1995; 16(2):45-49.

Ho CTC, Freer TJ. The graphical analysis of tooth width discrepancy. Australian Orthodontic Journal 1994; 13(2):64-70.

Ho CTC, Freer TJ. Clinical application of the graphical analysis of tooth width discrepancy. Australian Orthodontic Journal 1994; 13(3):137-143.

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