Dr. Barry Raphael recently drew my attention to the website of Kevin O'Brien, Professor of Orthodontics at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. Prof. O’Brien, who blogs on a variety of topics, recently wrote about do-it-yourself orthodontics (view the article here). Anyone practising orthodontics should give this article a serious look. Prof. O'Brien mentions two companies … [Read more...]
The Butterfly Effect and Timing of Treatment
The timing of orthodontic intervention in children is still a source of disagreement between general dentists and orthodontists. Except for a minor intervention such as an anterior crossbite correction, orthodontists prefer to delay treatment until most permanent teeth have erupted. Therefore, many dental practitioners and pediatric dentists, faced with a developing malocclusion, choose to … [Read more...]
Facing Forward: Some Thoughts About Airway Disorders
Airway disorders—especially Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)—are increasingly of interest to the dental profession. The use of an oral orthotic of is now accepted as a possible alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in which a mask encloses the nose and mouth and forced-air is used to maintain breathing. From a patient’s viewpoint, an intraoral appliance is less cumbersome, less … [Read more...]
Innovation in Orthodontics – Case Study #1: Sherry
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Innovation In Orthodontics – Case Study #1: Sherry by Dr. Gavin A. James
Dear Colleague, Welcome to the first of a series of case studies that explores a new, more progressive and technically integrated view of orthodontics. In each case study, I draw on protocols and techniques familiar to dental professionals, but I will demonstrate how—by integrating knowledge from our allied health professions and a more comprehensive scientific view—dental professionals can … [Read more...]
