Welcome to the website of the New Zealand
Association of Orthodontists
Orthodontics is a specialist area of dentistry concerned with improving the appearance, function, and stability of the teeth and jaws by straightening the teeth and correcting the bite.
If you have any doubt as to the severity of an orthodontic problem you should seek the opinion of an Orthodontist or ask your dentist or dental therapist for a referral. An Orthodontist is a specialist who has undertaken additional extensive post graduate training in the diagnosis and treatment of orthodontic problems. All full members of the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists are registered orthodontic specialists.
FORENZAO
FORENZAO is a charitable trust established to provide a research funding resource to any project that may increase the orthodontic knowledge base. The trust is supported by the wider orthodontic community, including orthodontists, orthodontic supply companies, and former patients.
Applications are not restricted to orthodontists and orthodontic graduate students, and are made to the Education and Research Development Group [ERDG].
All support of FORENZAO Trust is most welcome and donations can be made here.
FORENZAO Clinical Day
Implementing Orthodontics Technologies in your practice. This course provides orthodontists and auxiliary staff with the knowledge necessary to maximise new technology in orthodontic practice.
Click here for more information.
Thumb Sucking
Parents are sometimes anxious about their child's digit sucking habit ...
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Physiological root resorption is an entirely normal process ...
Peter
Fowler
President, NZAO
Welcome to the NZAO website. I trust that you find much of interest, or find the NZAO member orthodontist in your area.
There are answers to commonly asked questions, some articles about current topics, and there is provision for you to contact us directly using the online form.
The object of the Association is to promote and advance orthodontic education, research and the practice of orthodontics in New Zealand.
NZAO members will find additional information about upcoming meetings, the Practice Accreditation Program, CPD recording, archived newsletters and Committee minutes. Please contact us with any questions or suggestions