Orthodontics--the North American way

Area of Science:

• Orthodontics
• Dental Medicine

Background:

• The British Orthodontic Conference annually awards the Orthologic prize.
• This award celebrates clinical excellence in orthodontics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the criteria and benefits of the Orthologic award for clinical excellence.
• To encourage high standards in orthodontic patient treatment and record-keeping.

Main Methods:

• The award is judged on the detailed clinical records of three patients.
• Treatment must involve an edgewise fixed appliance system.
• Eligibility is limited to practitioners qualified within the last 12 years.

Main Results:

• The award provides funding up to £2000 for international orthodontic study.
• It supports professional development and exposure to global orthodontic centers.

Conclusions:

• The Orthologic award is a significant incentive for early-career orthodontists.
• It promotes advanced clinical skills and international collaboration in orthodontics.