The William Houston Gold Medal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2010

Abstract

This paper describes the clinical orthodontic treatment of two cases treated by the recipient of the 2010 Membership in Orthodontics William Houston Gold Medal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The first case describes a three-phase treatment approach to correct a class II division 2 malocclusion on a non-extraction basis. The second case describes the treatment of a class III malocclusion with a notable unilateral crossbite using a quad-helix, a single premolar extraction and upper and lower pre-adjusted fixed appliances.     

The William Houston Gold Medal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2014, orthodontic cases

Abstract

The William Houston Medal is awarded to the individual achieving the highest mark at, the Membership in Orthodontics (MOrth) examination at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. As part of the examination the candidate must submit five clinical cases. Details of two cases treated by the winning candidate are presented in this paper.     

The William Houston Medal of the MOrth of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2003 and the BOS MOrth Cases Prize 2003

Abstract

This paper describes the orthodontic treatment of 2 cases that were presented by the winner of the William Houston Medal of the MOrth of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh at the June 2003 diet of the examination. The cases were also successful presented for the British Orthodontic Society MOrth Cases Prize 2003.     

The BSSO M.Orth Prize of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 1999

Abstract

This paper describes the clinical orthodontic treatment of two cases that were awarded the British Orthodontic Society Membership in Orthodontics Prize.     

The William Houston Gold Medal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2009

As part of the Membership in Orthodontics examination, candidates are required to present five treated cases. Two of the cases treated by one of the winners of the William Houston Gold Medal from the MOrth diet of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2009 are described.     

The British Orthodontic Society Medal of the Intercollegiate M.Orth. of the Royal College of Surgeons of London and Glasgow 2001 and the William Houston Medal of the M.Orth. of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2001

Abstract

The literature on the psychological effects of a cleft lip and/or palate is considered within the context of findings on facial abnormalities in general and the relationship between appearance and attitude formation. It is suggested that predictions from the general to the particular case of the cleft child are not always in the direction that might be anticipated, for there is little evidence of specific or severe psychological sequaelae to clefts. Nevertheless, there are indications of possible areas of difficulty and an outline for further research is put forward.     

The Gold Medal of the Conjoint M. Orth. Examination of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong,Surgical Orthodontic Cases

Abstract

The Conjoint Gold Medal was awarded to the candidate who scored the highest overall mark in Part II of the Membership of Orthodontics examination held by the Royal college of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong. It is the intermediate examination for the orthodontic specialty training pathway in Hong Kong. Part of this examination involved the presentation of a fully documented fixed appliance case and a multidisciplinary case, and three other cases with condensed case histories. This article described two surgical orthodontic cases presented during the 1999 and 2002 examinations by the award winners.     

The Gold Medal of the Conjoint M. Orth. Examination of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong, surgical orthodontic cases

The Conjoint Gold Medal was awarded to the candidate who scored the highest overall mark in Part II of the Membership of Orthodontics examination held by the Royal college of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong. It is the intermediate examination for the orthodontic specialty training pathway in Hong Kong. Part of this examination involved the presentation of a fully documented fixed appliance case and a multidisciplinary case, and three other cases with condensed case histories. This article described two surgical orthodontic cases presented during the 1999 and 2002 examinations by the award winners.     

Conjoint Membership in Orthodontics examination of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong 2007 Gold Medal -- report of two cases

This article describes the treatment of two orthodontic patients by the recipient of the Gold Medal for the Conjoint Membership in Orthodontics of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong in November 2007.     

1999 Optident prize and William Houston Medal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

This paper describes the clinical orthodontic treatment of three cases which were awarded the 1999 Optident prize and the William Houston Medal.     

The William Houston Gold Medal Prize in the M.Orth. Exam of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Held in Edinburgh, 2000

Abstract

Prepared samples of light-activated composite were cured by transillumination of tooth tissue in healthy volunteers. Positioning of the samples and the direction of illumination was designed to simulate curing during direct bonding. The effectiveness of curing was investigated by determination of surface microhardness. The degree of polymerization of the specimens cured by transillumination was found to be reduced compared to the control samples cured by direct exposure to the light source.     

The William Houston Medal of the MOrth of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2003 and the BOS MOrth Cases Prize 2003

This paper describes the orthodontic treatment of 2 cases that were presented by the winner of the William Houston Medal of the MOrth of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh at the June 2003 diet of the examination. The cases were also successful presented for the British Orthodontic Society MOrth Cases Prize 2003.     

The B.S.S.O. M.Orth. Prize of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 1998

Abstract

Aim: To determine the relationship between treatment need assessment scores of orthodontists, general practitioners, and pediatric dentists.

Study design: Observational.

Sample: Ten general dental practitioners, 18 orthodontists and 15 pediatric dentists reviewed 137 dental casts and recorded their opinion on whether orthodontic treatment was needed.

Results: We found a high level of agreement between pediatric dentists, orthodontists and general practitioners (Kappa range 0.86–0.95). Between the groups, the amount of agreement was lower.

Conclusions: Orthodontists, general dental practitioners, and pediatric dentists in this sample exhibit high levels of agreement on orthodontic treatment need.     

The B.S.S.O. M. Orth. Prize of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 1996.

Abstract

The aim of this investigation was to establish a regime for orthodontic bonding to feldspathic porcelain, which ensures adequate bond strength (6–8 MPa) with minimal damage on debond and consisted of an ex vivo investigation measuring the effects of porcelain surface preparation and thermocycling on shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets.

One-hundred-and-twenty feldspathic porcelain bonded crown surfaces were divided into 12 equally-sized groups to assess the effects of: (1) glaze removal, (2) application of hydrofluoric acid, phosphoric acid, or omission of acid treatment, and (3) silane priming upon the bond strength of premolar brackets bonded with Right-on ? composite resin adhesive. Specimens were subjected to thermocycling and then to shear debonding forces on an Instron machine.

Removal of the porcelain glaze, or use of hydrofluoric acid, prior to bonding were found to be unnecessary to secure the target bond strength. Hydrofluoric acid application was associated with increased porcelain surface damage. Thermocycling caused a significant reduction in shear bond strength to porcelain (P < 0?001). The best regime for orthodontic bonding to feldspathic porcelain was to apply phosphoric acid for 60 seconds, and prime with silane prior to bonding. Usually the porcelain surfaces could be repolished.

Refereed Paper     

The B.S.S.O. M.Orth. prize of the Royal College of Surgeons of England: 1997.

Abstract

Objectives: To test the use of Moyers prediction method and Tanaka and Johnston’s equations for use in a Nepalese population and to construct new probability tables and prediction formulae based on the actual tooth sizes in a sample of the Nepalese population.

Design: Cross-sectional.

Source and setting: Dental, medical and nursing science students at the B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.

Subjects and methods: The sample consisted of 100 Nepalese males and 100 females aged between 17 and 23 years. Subjects without any previous orthodontic treatment, fully erupted permanent teeth and with no dental anomalies were recruited. Dental study models were taken and measurements of the mesio-distal widths of teeth were carried out using digital caliper. The measured values were compared with predicted values derived from Moyers method and Tanaka and Johnston equations. Independent t tests were used to examine differences between genders. Correlation coefficients and linear regression equations were used to compare the actual Nepalese tooth widths with predicted values

Results: Moyers method at 50% tends to underestimate the actual width of the canine and premolars in males by 0.3 mm and overestimate the width in females by 0.2 mm. The Tanaka and Johnston method tends to overestimate the actual width of the canine and premolars in both males (0.7 mm) and females 1.0 mm.

Conclusion: The newly developed regression equations are more accurate for prediction of width of unerupted permanent teeth in a Nepalese population. Further studies are required based on larger sample size, to confirm the applicability of the new regression equations proposed.