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‘Shortage of specialists limiting orthodontic care’
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Daily Trust
The newly elected President of the Nigerian Association of Orthodontists (NAO), Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, has reaffirmed the association’s commitment to tackling the shortage of specialists in order to improve orthodontic care in Nigeria.
Orthodontics, a specialized branch of dentistry, focuses on correcting misaligned teeth and jaws (malocclusion) using devices such as braces and clear aligners to improve bite, function, and facial aesthetics.
SPONSOR ADShe pledged to prioritise initiatives that would enhance members’ skills, promote best practices, and ultimately improve patient care.
“We will strive to address the challenge of the shortage of orthodontic services in underserved areas, especially considering that only 74 orthodontists currently serve a population of over 237.5 million,” she said.
On her part, the immediate past president of NAO, Dr. Olayinka Adeyinka, expressed confidence that her successor would build on past achievements and take the association to greater heights.