Airway First. Comprehensive Approach to Pediatric Orthodontics

Specialist Orthodontist, researcher, and educator. CEO and Principal, Full Face Orthodontics — specialist orthodontic practices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Hobart, Australia (since 1990). Director, Excellence in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics (EODO), a postgraduate education provider for general dental practitioners and orthodontists (since 1992). Visiting Professor in Orthodontics, City of London Dental School, UK. External Examiner, Queens Institute of Dental Science. UK Regent, Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA).

A world-renowned pioneer in interceptive orthodontics and the craniofacial-airway link — having presented over 4,000 lectures on orthodontic topics in more than 120 countries. PhD research on malocclusion and airway: the impact of mouth breathing on craniofacial growth, the relationship between constricted maxillary arch forms and nasal breathing problems, and which skeletal patterns carry the highest incidence of airway compromise. Clinical philosophy: facial-profile-first diagnosis; non-extraction, full-face orthodontics; combined fixed and functional appliance therapy for skeletal correction in the mixed dentition; integration of dentofacial orthopaedics, sleep-disordered breathing management, and TMJ health into routine orthodontic treatment planning. Managing over 3,000 active orthodontic patients with an average of 250 appointments per week.

Contributing Editor, Journal of Clinical Paediatric Dentistry, International Orthodontic Journal, and Spanish Journal of Dentofacial Orthopaedics. Editorial Board Member of five international dental journals. Keynote speaker at the International Orthodontic Summit, International Association of Orthodontics, and American Association of Functional Orthodontics annual meetings. Faculty, Australian Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

BDS, University of Sydney. MScOrth, Eastman Dental Hospital/Institute of Dental Surgery, University of London. DOrth RCS(Edin). MDOrth RCPS(Glas). MOrth RCS(Eng). MOrth RCS(Edin). FRCD(Can). Grad Dip Dental Sleep Medicine (UWA and London). Grad Dip Ortho (London). MSc in Clear Aligner Therapy (London). MBA, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. PGCert AI & ML, University of Texas at Austin. FCGDent. FDS RCS(Eng). FDSM. FICD. FACD. FICCDE. FIADFE. FPFA. IBO.