Judah Garfinkle, D.M.D., M.S., is the Director of Craniofacial Orthodontics at the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery and Orthodontics. He is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.

Dr. Garfinkle received his undergraduate degree at University of Oregon and his dentistry degree from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA.  He continued his training with a residency in Orthodontics at University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and a Craniofacial Orthodontics Fellowship at New York University Medical Center Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. 

Dr. Garfinkle subspecializes in the treatment of cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial conditions, when treatment can include both an orthodontic and surgical intervention. In addition to his work at OHSU, Dr. Garfinkle maintains an orthodontic practice open to anyone in the community, providing a full range of orthodontic treatment to children, teens and adults using the latest technology in both clear aligners and braces. Learn more at www.garfinkleortho.com.

Dr. Garfinkle is academically active as both an author and educator, contributing to the field in significant ways on the topics of cleft and craniofacial care and the use of clear aligners. 

Dr. Garfinkle is a member of Harvard Society for the Advancement of Orthodontics, the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. Dr. Garfinkle also co-founded Smile Oregon, a non-profit dedicated to providing support for the children and families impacted by cleft and craniofacial conditions. Learn more at www.smileoregon.org.