Are children receiving prompt cleft lip/palate treatment?

The timely repair of orofacial cleft (OFC) can greatly improve a child’s medical and psychosocial well-being. The American Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Association (ACPA) has set forth guidelines for the optimal time by which primary repair surgery should be received, broken down by type of OFC.

Jan 11, 2010 | USA

OT Study Club explores periodontal health

Recent literature indicates that small but significant overall periodontal liability occurs with fixed appliances during orthodontic treatment. However, studies also point out these problems can be overcome almost completely with the use of established preventative dentistry measures employed before, during and after treatment.

Jan 4, 2010 | USA

The important role of myofunctional forces: Toward a new definition of Malocclusion

Coral Springs, Fla.: Leading authorities on the role of myofunctional forces for correcting malocclusion, such as the Australian expert Dr. Chris Farrell and Germán Ramírez-Yáñez from the University of Manitoba (Canada), held a two-day conference here attended by about 50 orthodontists.

Nov 23, 2009 | USA

Orthodontists, pediatric dentists share perspectives, concerns

In an interview, Dr. Elliott Moskowitz discusses the all-day symposium that is bringing two specialties together to help their shared patients. “Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry — Two Specialties — One Goal,” sponsored by the New York University College of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics and Orthodontic Alumni Association.

Nov 12, 2009 | USA

Program offering treatment to low-income children is expanding

Smiles Change Lives (SCL), a nationwide program that provides access to orthodontic treatment to children from low-income families, is expanding its service areas into 10 new states and regions.

Nov 11, 2009 | USA

Pediatric dentistry is not child’s play

Pediatric dentistry is an evolving specialty. Today, caries risk assessment is considered essential for the proper evaluation and treatment of each patient. The outcome determines an appropriate, individualized preventive dentistry plan that may include the use of fluoride varnishes, special rinses or remineralizing toothpastes. The traditional model of the six-month recall visit is not necessarily viable for all patients; some require visits that are more frequent and others fewer.

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01 Bracing myself for the future

02 Looking beyond just teeth…

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06 A family affair (continued from page 1)

07-09 Three-dimensional diagnosis & treatment planning: The use of 3-D facial imaging and 3-D cone beam CT in orthodontics and dentistry

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