Orthodontics

Preventing future problems

Catherine McCanny explains how early interceptive treatment can aid arch development.

Demand for orthodontic treatment continues to rise

A survey looking at orthodontic trends in the UK has shown a rise in demand for tooth straightening from adults.

A stream of self-esteem

Andrew Turner explains the importance of improved self-esteem through orthodontic treatment.

On the move?

Luke Moore discusses current changes in the orthodontics market.

Society welcomes new president and patron

The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has announced Robbie Lawson as its president and Roz McMullan...

Orthodontic technology receives safety approval

Align Technology has announced that it has received a CE Mark in Europe under the Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745) for its Invisalign Palatal Expander System.

Keeping things clear

Andrew Turner discusses the importance of oral health maintenance for orthodontic patients.

Considerations when opting for short-term orthodontics

Richard Hartley, dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection, looks at why a patient might be keen to opt for short term orthodontics, and key considerations for a dental practitioner.

A pre-teen with complex orthodontic needs

Anthony Lam describes a successful story of a young patient who presented with a class II/I incisor relationship on a moderate skeletal II base due to mandibular retrognathia with reduced vertical...

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Orthodontics

Orthodontics

Transparent communication with patients

A look at how to manage successful aligner treatment.

Virtual jaw AI tool developed to improve the fit of braces

A tool being developed by the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and 3Shape will help orthodontists correctly fit braces onto teeth. Using artificial intelligence and virtual patients, the tool predicts...

Leading orthodontists join forces to launch an online support platform

Aligner Intelligence is delighted to launch its online platform to meet the needs of the rapidly growing aligner market. Aligner Intelligence supports clinicians at every stage of their patient’s...

Restoring faith in orthodontics

Kostas Spathoulas presents a recent case study.

UK’s first hands-on TAD advanced masterclass for orthodontists 

“Orthodontists must raise their game to overcome their fears, and Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) are one of those fears,” said Sunil Hirani, speaking following 'Palatal TADs Advanced Masterclass:...

Five dentists responsible for the care of 65,000, association reveals

The British Dental Association(BDA) has told dental regulators that urgent reform is needed to stop the next SmileDirectClub from putting patients at risk.

Society says it is ‘concerned for abandoned patients’

The British Orthodontic Society has expressed its great concern for those patients who have been left abandoned following the announcement that Smile Direct Club has ceased trading in the UK.

Orthodontic specialists invest £1m into a second practice

Private orthodontics provider Yorkshire Orthodontics has opened a new practice in Roundhay, Leeds, to complement its existing one in Otley, West Yorkshire, as part of its strategic growth plan.

The new face of orthodontics

Stuart Clark discusses integrating new technologies into your workflow.

Changing the plan mid-treatment? Easy!

A look at how to adapt to optimise your patient’s result.

Orthodontic specialist acquired by Swedish group

Ortho-Care, a leading independent supplier of orthodontic products in the UK, has been acquired by a Swedish investment group.

NHS initiative for orthodontists announced

On September 28, 2023, DentalMonitoring announced a new initiative for orthodontists at the British Orthodontic Society’s Congress. The company’s CEO, Philippe Salah, and pioneering orthodontists who...

“A true option for the NHS”: initiative aims to optimise orthodontic care

DentalMonitoring is to announce a major NHS initiative for orthodontists with NHS contracts at the British Orthodontic Society’s Congress. From 3-4 pm on Thursday, September 28, the company’s CEO...

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