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...]
Case Study: Sherry
Sherry is one of my patients who is currently still under treatment. I have her permission to present her story. It is a great example of what is possible when a wider perspective is taken and when several health disciplines work together. Sherry’s medical and dental history illustrates what often happens when problems are not seen as inter-connected and are therefore considered … [Read more...]
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