Surgery First Summit: a paradigm shift in orthodontics

Last weekend, Professor Federico Hernández Alfaro participated in the 1st. Surgery First Summit, an unprecedented event that commemorates the tenth anniversary of the beginnings of Surgery First, an innovative technique in the field of orthodontic and maxillofacial surgery that involves changing the classical treatment sequence (orthodontic treatment-orthognathic surgery-orthodontic treatment), and replace it with surgery-orthodontic treatment,...

Today, hyperproteic fast diets have become popular to eliminate weight quickly. Every year, and increasingly, people seek to lose weight as quickly as possible before summer, without taking into consideration the possible consequences of losing a few kilos without medical control. According to our Periodontist, Dr. Vanessa Ruiz Magaz, one of those unwanted consequences is...

The natural color of our teeth is genetically determined. However, some factors can alter the change in coloration: the taking of medicines, certain elements of the diet, the consumption of tobacco and some traumatisms. To avoid unwanted discoloration and restore tooth gloss, it is recommended to brush the teeth immediately after every meal, as well...

The internet and discussion groups can be a very valuable element when deciding on a surgical treatment. There are some groups that are very educational for their users, where in addition to opinions and well-informed explanations, experiences are shared in the first person. But at the other extreme, there are also groups where negative criticisms of...