Speaker

Professor Zhongyuan Tang

Topic

Current Evidence in Early Orthodontic Interceptive Treatment in Non-skeletal Problems

Abstract

Oral habits and early local malocclusion have the potential to exacerbate over time, leading to more complex clinical challenges. Early orthodontic intervention is pivotal in intercepting these issues in early stage, thereby optimizing therapeutic outcomes for patients. In dental practice, the timely identification of interceptive cases and the implementation of appropriate interventions can significantly mitigate or even rectify developing malocclusions and functional abnormalities. This presentation will provide an overview of the current evidence supporting early orthodontic interceptive treatment for common dental problems during tooth development.

Biography

Professor Tang is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Orthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong. His clinical expertise and research interests focus on interceptive orthodontic treatments, utilizing evidence-based approaches. As the Deputy Director of the Undergraduate Programme in Orthodontics, Professor Tang has been actively involved in enhancing the teaching of interceptive orthodontics within the undergraduate curriculum. In the taught postgraduate programme, he oversees interdisciplinary pediatric-orthodontic teaching, encompassing both clinical supervision and didactic instruction. Currently, Professor Tang is one of the principal investigators in a multicenter randomized controlled trial on interceptive orthodontic treatment, conducted in collaboration with KU Leuven, Belgium. Professor Tang has authored 20 publications and has presented his research findings at international conferences, including the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) and the European Orthodontic Society (EOS) Annual Congress. He also serves as a reviewer for several internationally recognized journals, such as Oral Diseases, the European Journal of Orthodontics, BMC Oral Health, and the European Journal of Oral Sciences.