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‘Hold that smile’ available for dental clinics
The ‘Hold that smile’ film and animation is now available for dental clinics to share on their website or waiting…
Orthodontics
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
Orthodontist wins Against the Odds trophy
Orthodontist Georgina Cartwright has won the ‘Against the Odds’ trophy for outstanding patient care Georgina Cartwright of Croydon Orthodontic Practice…
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
DIY braces a ‘bad idea’
The British Orthodontic Society has warned patients of the dangers associated with DIY braces now available online. Warnings have come…
Orthodontics
BOS alerts patients to risks of unsupervised treatment
The cost of DIY braces bought through an online provider may be lower than the average cost but the possible…
Orthodontics
Back to the future – at BOC
The next British Orthodontic Conference will take place on September 14-16 2017, Manchester with the theme ‘Back to the Future’…
Orthodontics
BOS unveils app to transform orthodontic referrals
The British Orthodontic Society have launched the first ever app with the potential to aid IOTN classification for dental professionals…
Orthodontics
A great orthodontic offering for dental care professionals
Attention all orthodontic nurses, therapists, and hygienists! This year’s British Orthodontic Conference (BOC) is offering dental care professionals a…
Oral health
Adults seeking more orthodontic treatment
A new BOS survey reveals the rising number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the UK 75% of respondents report…
Orthodontics
BOS launches new guide for those working with under 18s
Today (22 July 2016) the British Orthodontic Society launches a new guide for all those involved in the care and…
Orthodontics
The future of orthodontic services
A high level gathering to discuss the transition to future ways of procuring orthodontic services was hosted by the British…
Orthodontics
BOS launches new online resource for patients
The BOS have launched a new online resource to empower the rising number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment www.bos.org.uk/adultorthodontics Yesterday,…
Orthodontics
BOS launches online jaw treatment resource for patients
The BOS has launched the first UK online jaw treatment resource for patients: Yourjawsurgery.com Today (14 April 2016) The British…
Orthodontics
Long waiting lists unacceptable, says BOS
Long waiting lists for children and young people needing orthodontic treatment are unacceptable and may reflect underfunding of services, said…
Orthodontics
1,200 delegates attend Invisalign symposium at WOC
Over 6,000 delegates from around the world converged on London for the World Orthodontic Congress So it was particularly gratifying…
Orthodontics
Allan Thom to be President of WFO
For the first time in the 20-year history of the World Federation of Orthodontists, a UK orthodontist has become its…
Orthodontics