Orthodontics

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Orthodontic conference to be hosted in Wales

The British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) is set to take place from September 24 to 26, 2025, in Wales.

The key to care

Alistair Mayoh discusses optimising orthodontics for adolescents.

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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.

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A stream of self-esteem

Andrew Turner explains the importance of improved self-esteem through orthodontic treatment.

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Orthodontic society teams up with charity to combat bullying

A strong link between teeth and bullying has been revealed by the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) at The British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) in...

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A vital role

Nina Garlo explores the efficacy of photodynamic therapy in adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment.

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Lincolnshire hospital receives updated technology

​A hospital charity has funded new high-tech equipment for the orthodontic team to provide enhanced care and a better experience for their patients.

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Scottish dental nurses join orthodontic training course

Miriam Moar and Ingrid Couper, NHS Shetland dental nurses, have been accepted on the NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Orthodontic Therapy Training...

Time to optimise

Loven Ganeswaran details how best to improve oral hygiene for orthodontics.

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Virtual jaw AI tool developed to improve the fit of braces

A tool being developed by the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and 3Shape will help orthodontists correctly fit braces onto teeth. Using artificial...

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Teen wins ‘against the odds’ award for her transformational story

Lottie Simmonds, a 16-year-old from Caterham, has won an ‘Against the Odds’ award for the orthodontic treatment, which transformed the course of her...

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Brace yourself

Alistair Mayoh explains the importance of preparing patients for orthodontic treatment.