Dr. Viecilli's research has led to a new level of understanding of the relationships between stresses in the periodontal ligament, tooth movement and root resorption. He was the winner of the AAO Milo Hellman Award in 2009, and was awarded a fellowship grant from the AAOF in 2011. The fellowship funding came at the perfect time to jumpstart Dr. Viecilli's academic career as an Assistant Professor, resulting in a project published in the Journal of Dental Research.