Interceptive orthodontics: The role of the GDP in the management of the developing dentition

Highlight the key problems that can arise in a developing occlusion and describe when to make appropriate and timely referrals

Topics covered include:

• The normal stages of dental development;
• Deviations from the norm and how these can be managed;
• The interceptive procedures and treatments available to deal with the most commonly encountered problems;
• How to make appropriate referrals: what, when, who, why;
• The role of the GDP in helping patients achieve optimal results.

On completion, you should be able to:

• Identify the presenting signs that can alert you to problems arising in developing dentitions leading to malocclusion;
• Make appropriate and timely referrals to primary and secondary care;
• Understand options available to patients presenting with problems in the developing dentition.