Orthodontics

Dentists slam race to the bottom, as latest NHS tendering process abandoned

The British Dental Association (BDA) has called for the next government to end competitive tendering across the NHS, after the latest fiasco saw a process for commissioning orthodontic services across...

{my}dentist appoints director of new orthodontic business, {my}orthodontist

{my}dentist, the UK’s leading provider of dental services, has appointed Michelle Shambrook as its first permanent director of {my}orthodontist, its new specialist orthodontic division.

Align Technology announces ‘Digital Excellence Series – Powered by iTero’ for dental professionals across the UK

Align Technology, Inc. has announced that throughout October 2019 it will be hosting the Digital Excellence Series – Powered by iTero, a new event series for dental professionals in the United...

Campaign to alert patients to the dangers of ‘DIY Ortho’ announced at BOC 2019

On 19 September The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) and Oral Health Foundation announced their plans for a national campaign to warn patients about the risks of direct to consumer orthodontics –...

BOS survey reveals number of UK adults seeking orthodontic treatment remains high

New figures released today by the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) reveal that the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the UK remains high.

British Orthodontic Conference 2019

This month’s British Orthodontic Conference, being held at the SEC in Glasgow between 19-21 September, promises something for everyone – and as it takes place in just a couple of weeks, time is fast...

Greg Huang – Northcroft Lecture at British Orthodontic Conference

This year’s British Orthodontic Conference at the SEC in Glasgow, September 19-21, sees Professor Greg Huang from Washington State University delivering the prestigious Northcroft memorial lecture.

Professor Robert Winston to open British Orthodontic Conference

The British Orthodontic Society is delighted to announce that acclaimed IVF pioneer, Professor Robert Winston, is opening and speaking at this year’s British Orthodontic Conference in Glasgow.

Tatiana Williams wins BOS Against the Odds award

When she was just four years old, Tatiana was attacked by a dog. She was rushed to hospital for four and a half hour emergency surgery followed by a further two surgeries and 127 stitches to her face...

Bupa Dental Care acquires Metamorphosis Orthodontics in London

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co has completed on the sale of Metamorphosis Orthodontics, a leading private orthodontic practice in Fulham, South West London, to Bupa Dental Care.

Top Doctor award for Asif Chatoo

Asif Chatoo has been recognised as a winning specialist in the annual awards run by the Top Doctors organisation. 

New dental adhesive prevents tooth decay around orthodontic brackets

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have produced a new orthodontic bracket bonding adhesive that protects the tooth surfaces around the brackets from decay.