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Treat malocclusions early. Help children breathe better.

Courses, research and clinical support by Dr. German Ramírez-Yáñez — paediatric dentist, PhD in Oral Biology and author of Early Treatment of Malocclusions.

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Author Early Treatment of Malocclusions

Airway-focused Early interceptive care

43+

Years in paediatric dentistry

3,000+

Professionals in our community

Recorded lectures & webinars

Articles & clinical papers

Credentials & affiliations

Royal College of
Dentists of Canada
Tufts University
Craniofacial Pain & Sleep
Pontificia Universidad
Javeriana

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Everything you need to intercept malocclusions at an early age

Courses & hands-on

Immersion courses, mini-residencies and SIM-lab sessions in Canada and abroad.

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Webinars and recorded conferences on airway, growth and functional appliances.

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Articles & research

Peer-reviewed papers and clinical articles published in oral-health journals.

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See how early treatment changes a child's growth

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About

Dr. German Ramírez-Yáñez

DDS, Pedo Spec, MDSc, PhD, OMCC · FRCD(C)

Certified paediatric dentist with a PhD in Oral Biology and a Master's in Craniofacial Pain and Sleep Apnoea from Tufts University. He has taught in the USA and Canada and researches craniofacial growth and development, and how functional appliances modify the craniofacial structures.

Author of “Early Treatment of Malocclusions”
Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada
Editorial board, J. of Orthodontic Science and Practice
Lectures nationally and internationally

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Digital store

Early Treatment of Malocclusions

Prevention and interception in the primary dentition. The complete book by Dr. Ramírez, available as an instant PDF download in English and Spanish.

English edition · $50 Edición en español · $50

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Articles May 13, 2020

Condylar Fracture: Nontreatment Case Followed Over 23 Years

By German O Ramirez-Yanez , James E Scott This article describes a case of early mandibular condylar fracture in a female patient. Followup visits over about 23 years without treat...

Articles May 13, 2020

Prevalence of Mandibular Asymmetries in Growing Patients

By German O. Ramirez-Yañez, Allyson Stewart, Erin Franken and Kenia Campos The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of mandibular asymmetries during the mixed d...

Articles May 13, 2020

Treatment of Anterior Open Bite with the Bimler Functional Appliance: Report of Three Cases

By German Ramirez-Yañez There is still controversy regarding the efficacy of functional appliances when treating malocclusion at an early age. Although a good outcome from treatmen...

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