Reindar Kuitert

Biography

Reindar Kuitert is a distinguished orthodontist, educator, and researcher, born on May 13, 1947, in Emmen, The Netherlands. He earned his dental degree from the University of Amsterdam in 1972, followed by a general practice residency in Germany. Kuitert specialized in Orthodontics at Vrije Universiteit from 1974 to 1978.

For four decades, Kuitert served as a full-time assistant professor at the Department of Orthodontics at ACTA, where he played a pivotal role in developing and leading postgraduate training programs. His commitment to education is evident in his mentorship of 100 graduate students and his involvement in research on long-term orthodontic outcomes.

Since 2018, he has been practicing in private practice at Northo in Amsterdam Noord, focusing on complex cases. Kuitert has contributed extensively to the orthodontic community, serving on numerous committees, including as Chairman of the Advising Committee for graduation examinations for Dutch graduate students and foreign-trained orthodontists.

His research interests encompass histology of tooth movement, long-term stability of orthodontic treatments, and the treatment of medically compromised patients. Kuitert's influential work has earned him recognition, including the VAN LOON Award for his contributions to orthodontics and honorary membership in the Dutch Orthodontic Society.

Kuitert's Ph.D. thesis, "Histological Changes in the Periodontal Ligament and the Gingiva During the First 24 Hours of Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Rabbits," reflects his dedication to advancing orthodontic science. He remains actively involved in academia and clinical practice, with ongoing interests in the intersection of orthodontics and music, as well as the history of the field.