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BOS Conference 2025: UK orthodontic community under one roof
Taking place from Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 September, the British Orthodontic Society Conference (BOC) brings together the entire orthodontic…
Orthodontics
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Do ultra-processed foods obstruct jaw development?
A dental society has responded to a study which links consuming ultra-processed foods with stunted jaw development in children. The…
Dentistry
Three in four orthodontists report increase in adults seeking treatment
More than three quarters (76%) of orthodontists report an increase in adult patients seeking orthodontic treatment within the past three…
Health & research
DIY orthodontics is potentially dangerous, BOS reiterates
The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) explain why DIY orthodontics is so risky and the necessary limits of teledentistry. Following the…
Orthodontics
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 8 October 2022
Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Adult ADHD and dentistry –…
Dentistry
Michael Mosley on the science behind the smile
Michael Mosley attended the British Orthodontic Society’s annual conference, discussing how to keep Britain smiling by boosting their mood and…
Orthodontics
‘Safe Brace’ campaign launches to guide patients to safe treatment
A collaborative campaign has been launched to educate potential patients on safe orthodontic treatment. The Oral Health Foundation and British…
Dentistry
Robert Kirschen is new BOS orthodontic patron
Robert Kirschen is appointed the new honorary patron of the British Orthodontic Society (BOS). Born in Brussels to a Belgian father…
Orthodontics
Study day hosted by ONG for dental nurses and therapists
The Orthodontic National Group (ONG) has announced the date for its Spring study day next year. The event will take place on…
Orthodontics
Professor Robert Winston to open British Orthodontic Conference
The British Orthodontic Society has announced that acclaimed IVF pioneer Professor Robert Winston is opening and speaking at this year’s…
Orthodontics
‘Against the Odds’ winner
Dr Adil Mannan was recognised with the Against the Odds Award on 9th March in London when he treated Tatiana Williams…
Orthodontics
BOS response to Newcastle University RAINDROP project
The British Orthodontic Society gives its response to the RAINDROP project study on the NHS dental budget and how…
Orthodontics
Brace advertising enforcement notice – what dentists need to know
Shaz Memon explains why it might be worth revisiting what your practice says about teeth-straightening. Dentists beware – your website…
Orthodontics
Help BOSF to raise £500k in next decade
Professor Philip Benson, BOS director of research, is setting a target of £0.5m in donations and legacies in the decade…
Orthodontics
Julian O’Neill – new BOS honorary patron
Julian O’Neill is the new honorary patron of the British Orthodontic Society From January 2019 Julian O’Neill, consultant orthodontist at Kettering…
Orthodontics
Sporting chance for teens with a malocclusion
An alternative to fixed braces for sporting teens There are some young people for whom traditional braces are less suitable.…
Orthodontics
Trainees take to the stage at BOC
The annual prize-giving at the British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) saw more than 25 people recognised for an outstanding contribution to…
Orthodontics
David Waring announced as new chairman for BOC 2019
The British Orthodontic Society have announced that consultant orthodontist David Waring is the new chairman of BOC 2019 The first conference…
Orthodontics
All-embracing Ortho360 theme for BOC 2018
The British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) in 2018 is offering a comprehensive overview of the orthodontic speciality showcased over three days…
Orthodontics