Orthodontics

Keeping things clear

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

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...

Planning for predictable results

Rebecca Williams presents a case of mild crowding and rotated incisors with a clear aligner solution that requires no attachments.

Orthodontic event reimagined for 2024

The British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) will return to Birmingham in 2024, and registration is now open.

Considerations when opting for short-term orthodontics

Richard Hartley, dentolegal consultant at Dental Protection, looks at why a patient might be keen to...

Beautiful, healthy smiles

On May 23, 2024, Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care, launched 3M Clarity Aligners in the UK.

Orthodontists launch online support platform

Aligner Intelligence has launched an online platform to help meet the needs of the rapidly growing aligner market.

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...

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Orthodontics

Orthodontics

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.

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...

Goals in alignment: the rise in popularity of clear aligners

Tif Qureshi explores the advantages of offering clear aligners for your practice and your patients.

Online working has triggered a rise in adults seeking tooth straightening treatment, says a survey

Over three-quarters (76 per cent) of orthodontists have reported an increase in adult patients seeking orthodontic treatment within the past three years. 

The ultimate orthodontic tool

ClearCorrect clear aligners are the cumulation of decades of material science, research, and innovation, ensuring that they provide the ultimate orthodontic tool for your dental practice. 

Creating a positive mindset: keynote speaker announced

The British Orthodontic Society is delighted to be welcoming Paul McKenna to the British Orthodontic Conference 2023 (BOC2023) on September 28 to deliver his keynote address.

British Orthodontic Conference 2023 launches – Rules and Discovery

Registration is now open for the 2023 British Orthodontic Conference – do not miss the largest event in the UK dedicated to all dental professionals with an interest in orthodontics. This year’s theme...

Using AI algorithms to streamline orthodontic care

Dr Madhur Upadhyay and his collaborators have invented an artificial intelligence tool to assist clinicians in determining the next steps for patients’ orthodontic care.  

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