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Hypoxia leads to reduced dental bone formation during orthodontic tooth movement in rats

Editor — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:01:49 +0000

Sustained hypoxia affects orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) by altering osteoclast and osteoblast differentiation, report a Japanese team. Hypoxic conditions resulted in reduced alveolar bone levels after OTM and lower expression of runt-related transcription factor 2 and vascular endothelial growth factor. These findings, observed in a rat model, provide critical insights into the bone remodelling process […]

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Dentsply Sirona launches educational webinars to advance digital orthodontics

Editor — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:39:10 +0000

Dentsply Sirona is offering an educational webinar series for orthodontists. This webinar series features leading experts in digital orthodontics, showcasing treatment planning techniques and the SureSmile Digital Orthodontic Solution. The SureSmile platform offers a comprehensive digital orthodontic workflow, combining advanced treatment planning capabilities, advanced technology, and expert clinical support. Clinicians are invited to register and […]

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Dr Haylea Blundell: Landing on her feet

Editor — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 23:54:40 +0000

Former champion athlete turned acclaimed orthodontist Dr Haylea Blundell says her curiosity and quest for learning led her onto the right career path in dentistry. By John Burfitt Dr Haylea Blundell has scooped the pool in recent years in orthodontics, earning a wide range of international awards and citations for her innovative approach to methodology […]

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How technology is changing orthodontics

Editor — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:03:50 +0000

Changes in orthodontics due to advances in technology means it’s now more necessary than ever for orthodontists to take a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. By Rob Johnson According to Professor Qingsong (Adam) Ye, the internationally distinguished orthodontist, educator and most recently Noel Martin Visiting Chair at the University of Sydney School of Dentistry, orthodontics is […]

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Shattering the “Specialist-Only” Mindset

Advertorial — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 22:49:53 +0000

This article is sponsored content brought to you by The OrthoED Institute. Making Orthodontics Work in General Practice When I graduated in 1983, orthodontics was this mystifying domain that belonged solely in the realm of specialists. After treating over 12,000 cases and teaching countless dentists, I see how this perception has limited our profession. General […]

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Earth lovin’ oral care foreveryday orthodontist needs

Advertorial — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 22:49:40 +0000

This article is sponsored content brought to you by OzDent. We all know the importance of oral hygiene, especially for those with orthodontic needs. From braces to retainers and everything in between, the right tools make all the difference for people managing their orthodontic care. GO2 Dentagenie is the answer—a trusted, Australian-loved brand committed to […]

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Why introduce Orthodontics into your general practice?

Advertorial — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:37:56 +0000

This article is sponsored content brought to you by the OrthoED Institute. Since we can remember, if history is anything to go by, every year, there just seems to be something that makes our lives more difficult. War, covid, floods and so on… The common theme this year is the “cost of living crisis.” Has […]

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Orthodontics and 3D technology

Editor — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:13:48 +0000

A successful early adopter of digital photography and scanners, Dr John Mamutil sees huge orthodontic potential with new 3D technology. By Frank Leggett When Dr John Mamutil heard about Apple Vision Pro and its 3D possibilities, he was intrigued. Vision Pro is much more than a pair of virtual reality goggles. Apple calls them ‘spatial […]

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Become an Invisalign® provider:

Advertorial — Tue, 28 May 2024 23:37:46 +0000

This article is sponsored content brought to you by Invisalign. Your gateway to expanded treatment options and business growth Since before the turn of the millennia, the field of orthodontics has witnessed a remarkable evolution with technologies changing the way we approach teeth alignment. Among these advancements, the Invisalign system has pioneered the transformation of […]

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OrthoED: Revolutionising Orthodontic Education and Practice

Advertorial — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:15:38 +0000

This article is sponsored content brought to you by The OrthoED Institute. In the ever-evolving world of dentistry, pioneers emerge, reshaping the landscape and driving innovation. Among these visionaries is OrthoED, a trailblazer in orthodontic education that has garnered praise from dental professionals nationwide. With ‘the myth busting orthodontist’ Geoff Hall at its helm, its […]

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Pandemic sparks key innovations in digital orthodontics

Editor — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 23:39:50 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic galvanised US researchers to explore key innovations in digital orthodontics and general dentistry. Now, dental professionals from various countries are traveling to Saint Louis University’s Center for Advanced Dental Education (CADE) to learn more about two technological advancements not available anywhere else in the world. The pandemic intensified the need for digital orthodontics as […]

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Using AI algorithms to streamline orthodontic care

Editor — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 22:41:52 +0000

US researchers have invented an artificial intelligence tool to assist clinicians in determining the next steps for patients’ orthodontic care. “If you get two orthodontists in a room, they will disagree on 50 per cent of the patients they are diagnosing, to varying degrees,” said Dr Madhur Upadhyay at UConn’s School of Dental Medicine, University […]

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Take your dental skills to the next level in 2023

Advertorial — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 01:11:00 +0000

This article is sponsored content brought to you by The OrthoED Institute. Learn from orthodontic experts with our interactive Face to Face or live stream courses Powered by OrthoEd Mini Masters The OrthoED Mini Masters is a proven, fully accredited 2 year course that will allow you to deliver predictable, efficient, high quality and profitable […]

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More than just a certificate on the wall.

Advertorial — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 03:57:39 +0000

This article is sponsored content brought to you by The OrthoED Institute. What if you could confidently deliver orthodontic treatments and build your reputation in the process? This is our goal for you with the OrthoED Mini Masters. We’ve built this 2-year program to help dentists deliver profitable orthodontic treatments, even if they have no […]

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Dr Sarah Dan at face value

Editor — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 23:21:28 +0000

Running two orthodontic practices in different states is a challenge at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic. But Dr Sarah Dan and her teams are navigating any hurdles thanks to a laser-like focus on values and an insistence on strong systems, protocols and relationships. By Cameron Cooper Orthodontist Dr Sarah Dan relies […]

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The business sense of Dr Balya Sriram

Editor — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:27:28 +0000

Unstoppable orthodontist, Dr Balya Sriram, runs two suburban practices in Adelaide while caring for her patients on Kangaroo Island. By Frank Leggett Dr Balya Sriram was thrown in the deep end when she purchased the orthodontic practice where she was employed. It was her first foray into business ownership and not only was she taking […]

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Teeth straightening not always the key to happiness

Editor — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 23:01:33 +0000

Australian research has overturned the belief that turning crooked teeth into a beautiful smile will automatically boost self-confidence The research—published in the journal Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research—was carried out by a team from the University of Adelaide who examined 448 13-year-olds from South Australia in 1988 and 1989. By the time that they turned 30 in […]

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Braces may straighten teeth but they don’t stop decay

Editor — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 20:11:45 +0000

A commonly held belief among the general public is orthodontic treatment will prevent future tooth decay, however, new Australian research has found this is not the case. A study conducted by Dr Esma Dogramaci and Professor David Brennan from the Adelaide Dental School-and published in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology-assessed the long-term dental health of […]

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Tools of the trade: Smilestream

Editor — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 21:00:33 +0000

by Dr Paul Quirk, Everton House Dental, Everton Park, QLD Smilestream is orthodontic planning software that’s available once you have completed and graduated from the Progressive Orthodontic Seminars (POS) course. What’s good about it For a general practitioner undertaking orthodontics, Smilestream allows you to visualise the treatment outcomes and plan accordingly. It visualises different options […]

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Nanotechnology could redefine oral surgery

Editor — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 23:13:57 +0000

In a pre-clinical study, Israeli scientists have shown it is potentially possible to reduce pain and recovery time with the aid of specialised nanotechnology. Their research is published in a recent issue of ACS Nano. Every year, five million people undergo orthodontic procedures in the US, according to the American Association of Orthodontists. In some cases, […]

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New clear aligner on the market

Editor — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 23:00:12 +0000

In March, Align Technology announced Invisalign Teen with mandibular advancement, the first clear aligner solution for Class II correction in growing tween and teen patients. According to the company, the new offering combines the benefits of an advanced clear aligner system with features for moving the lower jaw forward while simultaneously aligning the teeth. Moreover, […]

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Pick your battles wisely

Editor — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 00:03:47 +0000

General practices across the country now offer patients clear-aligner treatment plans—and that’s a good thing. But when should a dentist refer a patient to an orthodontist? Kerryn Ramsey investigates Clear aligners revolutionised orthodontics by removing the stigma of wearing braces. While teenagers embraced the concept, it’s the adult population that’s really responded to this new technology. […]

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Tools of the trade: iTero Element

Editor — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 01:20:16 +0000

by Dr John Mamutil, invisibleBrace5 Orthodontics, Castle Hill, NSW I was an early adopter of iTero scanners and have always been impressed by their ease of use and advanced technology. The new iTero Element has just been shipped to Australia and as it turned out, I was the first orthodontist in Australia to purchase one. […]

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Spot the sleep disorder

Editor — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 00:51:29 +0000

Dentists have an important role to play in recognising sleep disordered breathing and, as a result, offering sufferers the greatest possible chance of treatment and recovery. Chris Sheedy reports. Someone might be completely oblivious that they have a sleeping disorder but a dentist may be able to spot a condition such as sleep apnoea. That […]

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Raising hope

Editor — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 22:00:31 +0000

Dr Vandana Katyal is breaking new ground in the research of sleep apnoea in children and aims to raise awareness about the cause and treatment. By Nick Carne Vandana Katyal was inspired by a number of teachers, but it was a friend who helped set her career direction. That friend happened to be a paediatrician […]

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