Where do we go from here? My name is Gavin James and I am an orthodontist in Ontario, Canada. I want to introduce you to ideas about what I believe the future holds for my specialty. Collectively these ideas represent a major change in how to think about orthodontics, a true paradigm shift. Paradigm shifts are not usually comfortable events. They are driven by … [Read more...]
Biotensegrity: Where physics and biology meet
In my last blog, I shared that do-it-yourself consumer orthodontics is our new reality. Our profession’s best response is to provide a more comprehensive level of service—one that addresses the patients’ total health—more than just cosmetic enhancement. There have been many interesting health-related dental developments over the last three decades including The treatment of airway problems in … [Read more...]
