Can orthodontists really influence airway health?
An updated white paper in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics reinforces that whilst orthodontists are well-placed to screen for signs of sleep-disordered breathing during routine assessment, the evidence does not support a causal link between orthodontic extractions and airway dysfunction, nor should CBCT imaging be used in isolation to diagnose the condition.
May 2026 Update
The London Dental Institute welcomed its newest cohort across all three Diploma programmes on 29th May, whilst continuing to expand its Virtual Learning Environment with new webinars, revised teaching materials, and updated course content throughout the month.