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#264 Early Intervention in Orthodontics — Steffen Decker
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Steffen Decker shares his journey from adult orthodontics to a focus on paediatric and interceptive orthodontics, emphasising the importance of early intervention. He discusses the benefits of clear aligners for young children, how early treatment impacts overall health, and his belief in a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to airway health. Steffen also reflects on the changes in orthodontics, advocating for education, and the significance of functional occlusion.
Enjoy!
In This Episode
00:00:05 - Combining orthodontic techniques
00:01:00 - Introduction and background
00:03:15 - Partnering with restorative dentists
00:05:40 - Shifting focus to children’s orthodontics
00:09:25 - Clear aligners for kids
00:14:15 - Health benefits of early orthodontics
00:19:50 - Changes in orthodontics
00:22:35 - Addressing airway and sleep issues
00:28:10 - Key growth markers in kids
00:34:00 - Training dentists on early intervention
00:43:05 - Preventing alignment issues early
About Steffen Decker
Steffen Decker is a renowned orthodontist known for his work in paediatric and interceptive orthodontics. Originally trained in adult orthodontics, he now focuses on early intervention for children and collaborates with other health professionals to improve airway health. Steffen is passionate about functional occlusion and advocates for greater education in the field.
300 episode
Manage episode 448767301 series 2624708
Steffen Decker shares his journey from adult orthodontics to a focus on paediatric and interceptive orthodontics, emphasising the importance of early intervention. He discusses the benefits of clear aligners for young children, how early treatment impacts overall health, and his belief in a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to airway health. Steffen also reflects on the changes in orthodontics, advocating for education, and the significance of functional occlusion.
Enjoy!
In This Episode
00:00:05 - Combining orthodontic techniques
00:01:00 - Introduction and background
00:03:15 - Partnering with restorative dentists
00:05:40 - Shifting focus to children’s orthodontics
00:09:25 - Clear aligners for kids
00:14:15 - Health benefits of early orthodontics
00:19:50 - Changes in orthodontics
00:22:35 - Addressing airway and sleep issues
00:28:10 - Key growth markers in kids
00:34:00 - Training dentists on early intervention
00:43:05 - Preventing alignment issues early
About Steffen Decker
Steffen Decker is a renowned orthodontist known for his work in paediatric and interceptive orthodontics. Originally trained in adult orthodontics, he now focuses on early intervention for children and collaborates with other health professionals to improve airway health. Steffen is passionate about functional occlusion and advocates for greater education in the field.
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