News


Nov022022
BOS - new fluoride varnish training launched
Orthodontic Therapists and Dental Nurses are being given the opportunity by the British Orthodontic Society (BOS) to gain an additional skill in fluoride varnish application by completing the brand new Fluoride Varnish teaching package that is available now on the BOS Virtual Learning Environment.
Sep092022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
At this sad time, following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the British Orthodontic Society would like to pay their respects to a Queen, a Mother, a Grandmother, a Great-Grandmother and a devoted public servant.
May182022
TEEN WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR HIS STORY OF LIFE-CHANGING TREATMENT AFTER LOSING HIS FRONT TEETH
Yusuf Anwer, 18yrs, from Croydon credits his orthodontist Dr Sadiq as transforming his life when others had given up.
Mar082022
Orthodontist wins prestigious award
A Consultant Orthodontist from University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust was today awarded the prestigious Colyer Gold Medal from the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) – the highest accolade available from the College.
Feb032022
BOS releases teledentistry guidance
The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has released its guidance on teledentistry and remote interactions in orthodontic care.
Nov032021
BOS joins European consensus: ‘DIY Orthodontics’ is hazardous for patients
The British Orthodontic Society is delighted to join a Europe wide consensus that sees 31 professional dental and orthodontic societies, associations, and institutions from 25 countries come together to endorse and fully support a Joint Declaration regarding the unacceptable and potentially unsafe remote treatment of malocclusions.
Sep282021
BOS WELCOMES REPORT WHICH AIMS TO IMPROVE ACCESS AND STANDARDS OF CARE FOR PATIENTS IN HOSPITAL DENTISTRY
The Consultant Orthodontist Group (COG) of the British Orthodontic Society are delighted to support the publication of the GIRFT report into Hospital Dentistry.
Jul012021
CQC statement on DIY Orthodontics “provides clarity”
The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) is delighted that the CQC have provided further clarity on the position of Direct to Consumer Orthodontic providers and the fact that they must be CQC registered.
May142021
Supporting the Diversity in Dentistry Action Group
The British Orthodontic Society are proud to be supporting the DDAG initiative.
May132021
British Orthodontic Society welcomes GDC statement on DIY Orthodontics
Today (13 May): The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) wholeheartedly welcomes the GDC statement and accompanying guidance for both patients and professionals regarding direct-to-consumer orthodontic treatment.
May062021
The Zoom Boom’ BOS stats reveal a surge in demand for orthodontics during the pandemic
New figures from The British Orthodontic Society reveal a surge in adults seeking orthodontic treatment since the start of the pandemic.
Mar012021
Keep Britain Smiling campaign gains momentum
The KeepStokeSmiling campaign has been running since 2018 and is going from strength to strength. Its aim was to highlight the importance of teeth, and the importance of looking after them! Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire has some of the highest rates of dental decay in children and young adults in the entire country, and the campaign aims to change that.
Feb102021
Your Jaw Surgery – online resource celebrates 5 years
Your Jaw Surgery – a valuable information resource for patients (and clinicians) from the British Orthodontic Society has celebrated its 5th birthday
Jan132021
BOS – “concerns re increased volume of non-urgent patients”
The British Orthodontic Society has today (Wednesday 13th January) published an open letter to the Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock, Chief Dental Officer for England, Sara Hurley and Ms. Gabi Darby, Interim Director of Primary Care Commissioning Transformation.
Nov252020
Patients encouraged to showcase the transformative power of braces by nominating their orthodontist
Against the Odds 2021 open for entries: Deadline 28th February
Oct292020
British Orthodontic Society salutes Allan Thom
The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has paid tribute to orthodontist, Allan Thom who has just stepped down after a five year term as President of the World Federation of Orthodontists.
Jul132020
BOS raises awareness of dangers of DIY Ortho in The Mail on Sunday
The British Orthodontic Society has been continuing to raise awareness of the potential dangers of DIY Orthodontics to members of the public.
Jun082020
As orthodontic practices re-open new statistics reveal rise in adults seeking tooth straightening treatment amid concern over ‘DIY’ treatment
As lockdown restrictions are lifted many people will be seeking tooth straightening treatment. This is backed up by new figures released today (Monday 8 June) by The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) revealing that the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment in the UK is on the increase.
May112020
BOS supports National Smile Month
The British Orthodontic Society is delighted to be supporting National Smile Month.
Apr082020
British Orthodontic Conference Postponed
This year’s British Orthodontic Conference, ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’, due to be held at Manchester Central in September has been postponed with regret.