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It’s all change for the OTA!
It’s all change for the Orthodontic Technicians Association (OTA) after its conference and annual general meeting in Manchester this month…
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BOS launches ‘Hold that Smile’ retention campaign
A new approach to retention underpins a campaign launched by the British Orthodontic Society at its annual conference in Manchester…
Orthodontics
Dr Sunil Hirani announced as new chair of BLOS
The British Lingual Orthodontic Society (BLOS) have announced that Dr Sunil Hirani has been appointed as the committee’s new Chairman.…
Orthodontics
Legendary excellence
With a career spanning 40 years, Professor Birte Melsen was the past President of the European Orthodontic Society and has…
Orthodontics
Responding to a complaint
Unfortunately, most dental professionals will receive a complaint from a patient at some time in their career. Dental Defence Union…
Orthodontics
Oral health-related quality of life improved with orthodontics
New research has found that orthodontic treatment before the age of 18 years improves oral health-related quality of life, with…
Oral health
Orthodontics improves wellbeing
Evidence has been found that supports the role of orthodontics in improving well-being Research undertaken at the University of Sheffield…
Orthodontics
Update of BOS guidance on supervision of orthodontic therapists
The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has updated its guidance on the supervision of orthodontic therapists (OTs) More than 400 OTs…
Orthodontics
NHS England extends orthodontic contract deadline
NHS England has extended its registration deadline for tenders to provide orthodontic services in the south of England. It has…
Orthodontics
Celebrate the first World Orthodontic Health Day
The World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO) has created its first World Orthodontic Health Day The first World Orthodontic Health Day…
Orthodontics
Invisalign Teen with mandibular advancement launched
Align Technology has announced the UK launch of Invisalign Teen with mandibular advancement, the first clear aligner solution for Class…
Orthodontics
BDA starts legal proceedings against NHS England
The BDA has started legal proceedings against NHS England for the way it has tendered over £1/2 billion of dental…
Orthodontics
Invisalign to incorporate Digital Smile Design
Align Technology has announced a brand new treatment planning collaboration with Digital Smile Design. Revealed ahead of the IDS exhibition…
Orthodontics
The business of orthodontics
Lester Ellman explains how to remain profitable and manage successfully At the birth of orthodontics as we know it, much…
Orthodontics
New clarity over orthodontic legal and ethical issues
Orthodontic dentists asked to carry out limited aspects of orthodontic treatment have received new clarity over their legal and ethical position.…
Orthodontics
New patient panel for BOS
The British Orthodontic Society has set up an independent patient panel to input on issues that concern patients The purpose…
Orthodontics
Study identifies that obesity can affect the oral tissues
A study of young people undergoing orthodontic treatment has advanced the dental profession’s knowledge of the impact of obesity on oral…
Orthodontics
New directors join BOS
The British Orthodontic Society have announced the appointment of two new directors to its board of trustees. Specialist orthodontist Guy…
Orthodontics
New video takes BOC ‘Back to the Future’ in 2017
A new video has been released showcasing what’s in store for an important event in the orthodontic calendar for all…
Orthodontics