#264 Early Intervention in Orthodontics — Steffen Decker

Steffen Decker shares his journey from adult orthodontics to a focus on paediatric and interceptive orthodontics, emphasising the importance of early intervention. He discusses the benefits of clear aligners for young children, how early treatment impacts overall health, and his belief in a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to airway health. Steffen also reflects on the changes in orthodontics, advocating for education, and the significance of functional occlusion. Enjoy! In This Episode 00:00:05 - Combining orthodontic techniques00:01:00 - Introduction and background00:03:15 - Partnering with restorative dentists00:05:40 - Shifting focus to children’s orthodontics00:09:25 - Clear aligners for kids00:14:15 - Health benefits of early orthodontics00:19:50 - Changes in orthodontics00:22:35 - Addressing airway and sleep issues00:28:10 - Key growth markers in kids00:34:00 - Training dentists on early intervention00:43:05 - Preventing alignment issues early About Steffen Decker Steffen Decker is a renowned orthodontist known for his work in paediatric and interceptive orthodontics. Originally trained in adult orthodontics, he now focuses on early intervention for children and collaborates with other health professionals to improve airway health. Steffen is passionate about functional occlusion and advocates for greater education in the field.