Orthodontics

Society welcomes new president and patron

The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has announced Robbie Lawson as its president and Roz McMullan as its honorary patron. Both members will undertake their roles from January 2025.

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.

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...

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.

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.