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How can orthodontic patients benefit from social media?
From allaying fears to sharing treatment options, Saba Qureshi discusses the huge potential social media has for patients – and…
Columnists
Adult orthodontics: does treatment really take longer?
This month, Saba Qureshi discusses how orthodontic treatment can differ for adult patients and everything they need to know prior…
Columnists
Fixed retainers: are they worth the hassle?
Saba Qureshi explains the benefits and potential problems of fixed retainers, and whether she believes they are worth the effort.…
Columnists
Straight to the point – buccal corridors: who cares?
This month, Saba Qureshi covers the topic of buccal corridors, asking whether they truly should be addressed through orthodontics. The…
Orthodontics
Straight to the Point – eating disorders and orthodontics
This month Saba Qureshi discusses how eating disorders can impact orthodontic treatment and what you need to be aware of. …
Dentistry
Straight to the Point – orthodontic trends: fads versus facts
With an increase in demand for the ‘perfect’ smile, this month Saba Qureshi discusses the orthodontic trends you should be…
Orthodontics
Straight to the Point – why New Year’s resolutions can damage teeth
This month, Saba Qureshi looks at 10 New Year’s resolutions that are damaging to patients’ teeth, and discusses how to…
Orthodontics
Straight to the Point – NHS referral guidelines
This month, Saba Qureshi breaks down how to go about orthodontic NHS referrals, including adult patients and when to avoid…
Orthodontics
Straight to the Point – the periodontally compromised patient
For this month’s Straight to the Point column, Dr Saba Qureshi discusses what to be aware of with orthodontic treatment for…
Orthodontics
Straight to the point – optimum aftercare: tips for your patients
This month, Saba Qureshi offers the best tips to give your patients to ensure they follow optimum aftercare following orthodontic…
Orthodontics
Straight to the Point – balancing patient demands and ethics
‘It couldn’t be more important’: With the rise in demand for cosmetic dentistry, this month Saba Quershi discusses how to…
Orthodontics
Straight to the Point – the impact of thumb sucking on teeth
Dr Saba Qureshi discusses the impact of thumb sucking on teeth, how dentists can help patients break sucking habits, and…
Orthodontics
Straight to the Point – DIY orthodontics: what’s all the fuss about?
This month, Saba Qureshi addresses the problems and risks of DIY orthodontics, a lockdown phenomenon which continues to grow. In…
Orthodontics
Dental news you’ve missed this week – 28 May 2022
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… ‘This is how…
Dentistry
Straight to the Point – aligners versus fixed: battle of the braces
In her first column, Saba Qureshi compares aligners with fixed braces and questions which is better for patients. In the…
Orthodontics