Dr. Elise Tigani Endres
Dr. Elise Tigani Endres is a Board Certified Orthodontic Specialist and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University where she double majored in Psychology and Biology while participating on the NCAA Division I Track and Field team for all 4 years. She was also inducted into Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, an honorary organization dedicated to the encouragement of scientific research. She then received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. While in dental school, Dr. Tigani was inducted into the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontics Honor Society, received the Dean’s Research Award for contributing over 300+ hours of research, including various presentations and publications, the Dean’s Award for Community Service for having volunteered over 200+ hours with children with special needs and those who are underserved in the Baltimore region, the President’s Student Leadership Institute Certificate, and a Certificate in Dental Public Health. She also received an award from the American Association of Orthodontists for Exceptional Interest in the Development of the Oro-Facial Complex.
Dr. Tigani then completed her orthodontic residency at the University of Maryland where she earned a Certificate in Orthodontics and Masters in Biomedical Sciences. During her residency, she was appointed by her program director to serve as the only post graduate resident on the Judicial Board for the entire Dental School and all the Post Graduate Programs, and was then asked to continue her involvement during her 3rd year as Student Co-Chair by the Faculty Co-Chair himself.
Dr. Tigani has an abundant amount of research experience and several publications associated with the ADA Foundation at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Department of Neuroscience and Orthodontics at University of Maryland, a 3M Pilot Study Regarding Invisalign Technology, American Association of Orthodontists, and the University of Maryland Department of Orthodontics.
Dr. Tigani’s professional affiliations include the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO), American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), American Dental Association (ADA), Maryland State Society of Orthodontists (MSSO), the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists (MASO), the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and the Greater Washington Academy of Women Dentists (GWAWD).
Dr. Tigani currently resides with her husband in Maryland and their three dogs, Tucker, Lily and Bo. Outside of the office, Dr. Tigani and her husband enjoying skiing out West, relaxing on the beach with their families, catching up with friends, or going on walks with their dogs.