For Professionals

I find it fascinating to read about the dental pioneers who painstakingly trialled new materials for the benefit of patients.

The dental profession can often seem distanced from healthcare as a whole, despite the growing body of evidence which reinforces the close integration of oral health and overall health.

Each of the lingual systems I use has its advantages. As the first cases that I have treated with Suresmile are nearing completion, I reflect on its benefits.

We all think that the choices and activities of celebrities are highly influential. But when it comes to orthodontic treatment, friends, family and colleagues are more likely to be the people who make us aware of lingual treatment.

The word “conservative” is confusing. If you put a capital “C” at the front, it’s a political party. Without the capital, it’s an adjective, describing a philosophy or approach to life or even dentistry.

What do car brakes, eyeliner, ships in bottles and teeth have in common?

Europe has led the field in lingual orthodontics but we still have much to lern from our American colleagues.

Have you heard of the Newspaper Licensing Agency? Well, I hadn’t until a few months ago……

Computer aided design has established itself in the dental realm. Several of the orthodontic systems I use rely on Cadcam for creating bespoke brackets and wires that work very well. But i was still surprised to read about a 3D printed toothbrush!

It’s a very exciting time to be involved in lingual orthodontics. I would not go so far as to say it’s all the rage, but among new trainee specialists, there is a huge enthusiasm for the technique.

The dentist and the specialist must always understand each other's clinical and aesthetic priorities in the interests of their patien.t

It might seem a contradiction in terms, but to my mind, the involvement of robots in orthodontic treatment planning delivers clinical freedom to the specialist.