In my last blog, I showed that distortion of the cranium during birth could be accompanied by distortion of the facial features. Fortunately, as the infant begins to swallow and suckle, the distortion may resolve itself by the action of the tongue, lips and cheeks but this does not always happen. In Europe, pediatricians accept manipulation of the cranium in newborns and infants to resolve such … [Read more...]
Facing Forward Issue 2 – Early Head and Face Deformation
Dear Colleague, "You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. You have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in the future." This insight from IT visionary Steve Jobs has parallel in orthodontics. Orthodontics tends to focus on just the months during which treatment is given, but to truly connect the dots one may need to look back...way … [Read more...]
Facing Forward Issue 1 – Orthodontics, TMJ and Cranial Strains
For over a century the classification system pioneered by Edward Angle has been central to the way dentists and orthodontists visualize patients and treatment planning. Orthodontists are well aware of the shortcomings of the Angle classification system for teeth but have lacked a better alternative. My passion has been to develop a clinical orthodontic approach that takes advantage of the … [Read more...]
Osteopathy and Orthodontics
Last month Dr. James launched a new seminar aimed at building a bridge between the dental and osteopathy professional communities. The 7-credit seminar, entitled Osteopathy and Orthodontics was delivered in Toronto to a small audience of osteopaths and dentists to positive reviews. For osteopaths, the message is that progressive dentists and orthodontists may hold the key to unlocking obstinate … [Read more...]
Listening to the Machine: Tensegrity and Engineering in Orthodontics
Reprinted with permission from Cranio UK Summer 2014 Report by Jonathan Wood BDS, GDP Jonathan Wood reports on an extraordinary learning experience conducted by the renowned Gavin James held at Helen Harrison's Granta Dental Practice in Cambridge. This was an inaugural event in her superb state-of -the-art purpose-built training facility. Gavin James gave two fascinating days of training … [Read more...]
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