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Saba Qureshi dives into the future of orthodontic care, including how the roles of orthodontists and orthodontic therapists are likely to evolve. In the evolving landscape of dental care, the roles and responsibilities of orthodontists and orthodontic therapists have become subjects of debate and speculation. As advancements in technology and changes in healthcare delivery reshape…
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This month, Saba Qureshi explores the longstanding debate around whether or not to extract teeth during orthodontic treatment. Before all the avid Shakespeare enthusiasts come for me, I realise that’s not the phrase, but humour me this one time while I explore the age-old orthodontic argument of ‘extraction versus non-extraction’ therapy. Since the introduction of…
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Saba Qureshi discusses what working in orthodontics is like and how to go about becoming an orthodontics specialist. There are currently thirteen dental specialisations in the UK: Based on data from the General Dental Council (GDC) registration report from 2021, around 4,400 dental specialists were registered in the UK at that time. Orthodontics has the…
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Saba Qureshi explores the impact of vaping on oral health and tooth movement, and the advice dental professionals should be giving to vape users. Since it was first offered as a tool to assist adult smokers in quitting, vaping has grown in popularity, with many promoting it as a ‘healthier’ alternative. Vaping is the inhalation…
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Saba Qureshi discusses how orthodontic treatment impacts patient wellbeing and whether it differs for each type of treatment. It has been well documented that smiling is good for our physical and mental wellbeing. Smiling releases feel-good neurotransmitters, such as: These ‘happy hormones’ boost our mood, help to alleviate stress and relax our body. There are…
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This month, Saba Qureshi discusses how orthodontics contributes to the climate crisis and whether it can be more sustainable. The climate crisis is real, and as we experience more frequent extreme weather events and rush to ‘do our bit’ before it’s too late, it begs the questions, where does orthodontics as a profession stand in…
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From allaying fears to sharing treatment options, Saba Qureshi discusses the huge potential social media has for patients – and how this benefits dental professionals too. Even if you lived under a rock, you’d be hard pushed to ignore the impact that social media has had on our day-to-day lives. It is reported an estimated…
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This month, Saba Qureshi discusses how orthodontic treatment can differ for adult patients and everything they need to know prior to starting treatment. Is age more than just a number when it comes to orthodontic patients? While some may still consider braces are for kids, adult patients are increasingly embracing orthodontics in order to gain…
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Saba Qureshi explains the benefits and potential problems of fixed retainers, and whether she believes they are worth the effort. It never ceases to amaze me how much orthodontic appliances, be they fixed or removable, can change a smile. We can put teeth pretty much where we want, within biological limits and reason of course.…
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This month, Saba Qureshi covers the topic of buccal corridors, asking whether they truly should be addressed through orthodontics. The perfect smile depends on many factors such as the smile arc, symmetry and ratio of maxillary anterior teeth. Also significant are gingival display and contours, midlines and angulation of teeth, shape, colour of teeth and…
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This month Saba Qureshi discusses how eating disorders can impact orthodontic treatment and what you need to be aware of. Eating disorders are serious complex mental illnesses that affect people of all ages, genders, ethnicities and backgrounds. There are currently estimated to be around 1.25 million sufferers in the UK. Such conditions are relatively common…
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With an increase in demand for the ‘perfect’ smile, this month Saba Qureshi discusses the orthodontic trends you should be watching out for. The way patients access dentistry has changed considerably in recent times, as have patient demands and expectations. They want things done quickly and done right. But these two requests cannot always be…
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This month, Saba Qureshi looks at 10 New Year’s resolutions that are damaging to patients’ teeth, and discusses how to make patients aware of them to reduce the risks. The most common new year resolutions tend to centre around getting in shape, eating healthier and being more active. While these are all good habits and…
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This month, Saba Qureshi breaks down how to go about orthodontic NHS referrals, including adult patients and when to avoid a referral. With so much uncertainty about future contract procurement looming and waiting lists growing by the day, NHS orthodontics is down, but not out. As a result, relevant and timely referrals from our GDP…
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For this month’s Straight to the Point column, Saba Qureshi discusses what to be aware of with orthodontic treatment for periodontally compromised patients. Orthodontic treatment benefits patients in a multitude of ways. Improving smile aesthetics, creating functional bites, enabling good oral hygiene. Not to mention boosting self-confidence. However, it is not without its risks. And…
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This month, Saba Qureshi offers the best tips to give your patients to ensure they follow optimum aftercare following orthodontic treatment. Good oral hygiene is an important factor in maintaining dental health for the whole population. However, it becomes even more important for patients with braces. This is because such appliances induce bacterial growth. As…
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‘It couldn’t be more important’: With the rise in demand for cosmetic dentistry, this month Saba Quershi discusses how to balance these patient demands with the ethics of orthodontics. I’ll be the first to admit that I was somewhat of a nerd at dental school. You know the type…attended every single 8:30am lecture to produce…
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Dr Saba Qureshi discusses the impact of thumb sucking on teeth, how dentists can help patients break sucking habits, and the complex treatment that might be necessary. Non-nutritive sucking habits are common in babies and young children. This is regardless of socioeconomic background, as they do it for security and to comfort themselves. These can…
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This month, Saba Qureshi addresses the problems and risks of DIY orthodontics, a lockdown phenomenon which continues to grow. In recent years, there has been a growing trend in people seeking DIY orthodontics. This has been fuelled by the coronavirus pandemic. As a result of nationwide lockdowns and Covid compliant work protocols, patient access has…
