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Extraction of first permanent molars, when and how

Extraction of first permanent molars, when and how? The early removal of first permanent molars has several possible effects to the occlusion. This blog reviews some of the key aspects of first molar extractions of children, the ideal timing of...

BENEfit User Meeting 2-3 June 2023

BENEfit User Meeting 2-3 June 2023 I attended this year’s BENEfit user meeting, it is a well established meeting with a range of speakers this year. The meeting is hosted by Benedict Wilmes and Dieter Drescher, the founders behind the BENEfit...

Black triangles, who did it?

Black triangles, who did it? In this blog we review black triangles. Why they occur and what influence orthodontics has in both their formation, as well as the solutions available. What is it?  A black triangle is the cervical embrasure space to the...

Orthodontic Fundamentals: 2 day online course

Orthodontic Fundamentals: 2 day online course I attended Padhraig Fleming’s two-day Orthodontic Fundamentals course in February 2023. The course was delivered online by Padhraig and was aimed as an overview of orthodontic treatment planning and...

Extract why? Extract why not? The airway. Part 3

EXTRACT WHY? EXTRACT WHY NOT? THE AIRWAY. PART 3 The effect of orthodontics on the airway has been a debated topic, further complicated by the effect of orthodontics on Sleep Disorder Breathing (SDB), resulting in one of the most controversial...

ROUND UP 2022 – Orthodontics in Summary

ROUND UP 2022 – Orthodontics in Summary 2022 ROUND-UPThis year has been busy for the podcast, exploring new avenues and consolidating on the previous year’s successes. At the beginning of this year the podcast organisation fundamentally changed...