#12 THE WORLD OF ORTHODONTICS with Dr. Derek Mahony

INTRO
An area of dentistry that many general dentists find perplexing is the field of Orthodontics. It’s a field that has created much controversy over the years and so I really wanted to deep dive into wide world of Ortho and who better to do that with than none other than Dr. Derek Mahony. As a specialist Orthodontist who lectures and teaches general dentists Derek is able to provide invaluable insight from both sides  You’ll find Derek’s presentation style engaging and entertaining and his passion for teaching certainly shines through our conversation. No matter how much Orthodontic knowledge you have (whether beginner or advanced) Derek’s Pearls of Wisdom and practical tips will have you thinking more about Ortho and craniofacial growth the next time you are in clinical practice. 

TIME STAMPS
01:05 - How Ortho has changed over the years
04:15 - Derek’s journey into Orthodontics
09:50 - What general dentists should be looking out for in children with an early mixed dentition
14:00 - The ‘Magic’ Number 37
18:40 - Sleep disordered breathing and Orthodontics (Craniofacial Growth as a meeting point of Dentistry and Medicine)
20:45 - Importance of Early Assessmrnt of Airways and Snoring in Children
24:15 - Dentofacial Orthopaedics
25:00 - Dental Consequences of ignoring the airways 
27:05 - General Dentists: The Gatekeepers of the Airways
29:45 - The Role of the Specialist
32:45 - Which cases to avoid 
35:35 - How to respond to the influx of Direct to Consumer Alginers
42:35 - Teaching, Education and the EODO Mini Residency 
49:35 - How Dental Education has changed over the years 
53:30 - The Evolution of EODO
01:05:45 - Wine Making and Restoring Classical Sport Cars
01:09:45 - The Future of Orthodontics

To learn more about Dr. Derek Mahony visit www.derekmahony.com

To learn more about Dr. Mahony's Mini Residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics visit www.eodo.com.au 

Thank you Derek for joining us on the show, it was a pleasure!