The Airway and Orthodontics - What does the evidence actually say?
Should orthodontists be treating airway problems?
Description
Parents are asking general practioners if their children should be having orthodontic treatment to assist with possible airway problems their child may be having. This is a controversial topic in orthodontics. Currently, there are diverse opinions between those who promote “airway-focused” orthodontics and those who adopt a more evidence -based approach to this problem.
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Presenters
Dr Richard Lee is a Senior Lecturer in Orthodontics at the University of Western Australia and a specialist orthodontist in private practice. After graduating with Honours in Dentistry from UWA and serving as a Dental Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force, he completed specialist orthodontic training attaining his Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics. He subsequently undertook an Orthodontic Craniofacial Special Care Clinical Fellowship at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. Dr Lee's clinical and academic interests include orthognathic surgery, interdisciplinary and evidence-based orthodontic care.