Introduction to Interceptive Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics (DFO)

– Overview of dentists’ primary focus on treating diseased teeth and gingiva
– Limited consideration of facial structure, balance, and lower jaw function by most practitioners
– Definition of interceptive Dentofacial Orthopaedics (DFO) and its role in clinical practice
– The life-changing effects of early interceptive treatment
– Interceptive DFO as a trending topic in orthodontics
– The importance of identifying developmental issues early, methods to correct them, and the consequences of leaving them untreated
– Follow-up on patients’ journeys from early interceptive treatment to the permanent dentition.

Recommended for: Orthodontists, Functional dentists, Pediatric dentists, General dentists.