Dr. Conley received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He received his orthodontic degree from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he then served as full time faculty for seven years. Dr. Conley has received a number of clinical research awards including the 2005 and 2007 Edward H. Angle Research Awards and the 2007 American Journal of Orthodontics CDABO Case Report of the Year. He also received the 2001 Robert M. Ricketts AAOF Faculty Development Award. His research interests include orthognathic surgery, obstructive sleep apnea, distraction osteogenesis, and orthodontic biomechanics. Dr. Conley is a member of several professional societies including the AAO, the Edward H. Angle Society, and the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.