Orthodontics
Orthodontics is such a fascinating branch of specialist dentistry. The dental teams, technology, patient stories, history, events and new developments feature in this page.
News and Events
Through writing this blog, I have met some incredible people who have helped me to learn about more about orthodontics. I have attended a number of events and conferences and in doing so, have met more people who have shown an interest in helping me to grow the content of this blog.
I was invited to be one of the founder members of the British Orthodontic Society Patient Panel and have actively worked with the Society on a number of patient focussed campaigns to educate and inform patients about orthodontics.
This page contains a collection of articles about orthodontics, technology, news, events and interviews with some great people who have supported this blog.
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Blog posts
Can you help with some orthodontic research?
I am Dr. Aoibheann Wall, an NHS trainee Orthodontist working at a dental hospital in London. As part of my training, I am doing some research into adults who get braces and would be grateful if you could complete my survey.
A coffee with Ariane Sampson
In this interview with Dr. Ariane Sampson (The Dental Sisters), I learn about how her own treatment motivated her to become a specialist orthodontist.
How to look after your brace during Covid-19
Some simple steps you can take to look after your teeth and braces during Covid-19
Braces and Covid-19
How Covid-19 will affect your orthodontic treatment
GDC – Providing Dental Care Remotely
The GDC have issued a statement in relation to direct to consumer orthodontics.
A coffee with Iain Hoeltschi
In this interview, I learn from Iain Hoeltschi about the patient experience at Splash Orthodontics.
How my blog now helps orthodontists
Learn about how my blog became the catalyst for a new career helping orthodontists to better engage with patients and to improve their patient marketing.
A coffee with Orthodontic technician, Oliwia Adamkiewicz
I’m delighted to share this interview with Orthodontic technician, Oliwia Adamkiewicz.
British Orthodontic Conference 2019
The British Orthodontic Conference is in Glasgow 19th – 21st September.
BBC article on adult orthodontics
A great article from the BBC on why more adults are getting their teeth straightened.
BOS response on direct to patient orthodontics
A response from the British Orthodontic Society to Kevin O’Briens post on direct to patient orthodontics.
Direct to patient orthodontics
Should you be concerned about direct to patient orthodontics?
Invisalign 7 million patients
Invisalign have announced they have treated their 7 millionth patient.
Orthodontic Hygiene
A common complication of orthodontics is tooth decay, although this can be prevented by appropriate cleaning and maintenance of the teeth and appliances. In this article, Dr. Bethany Rushworth offers advice on how to look after your teeth during orthodontic treatment.
A coffee with Cleopatra Darwish
I’ve been really looking forward to publishing this interview with the wonderful Cleo and here it is!
How to search the GDC register
Do you want to find out whether a dentist offering orthodontic treatment is on the specialist register? The GDC has a public database you can access.
The birth of the ortho-dentist
Has a new category of dental practices offering orthodontic treatment just been created?
The growth of Invisalign
Invisalign has just announced they have treated their 6-millionth patient so I thought I would take a look at the growth of this innovative product.
6 million Invisalign patients
Invisalign has just announced that they have started treatment for their six-millionth patient. Yuzhe is a 12-year-old student from China.
British Orthodontic Conference 2018
The theme of this years’ British Orthodontic conference was Ortho 360. Find out what happens during an orthodontic conference.
Has making a complaint just become easier?
Has making a complaint about dental services become easier following the publication of six new universal principles for complaint handling?