Mission Statement
The Society strives to promote the study and practice of orthodontics, to maintain and improve professional standards in orthodontics and to encourage research and education in orthodontics. In doing so, BOS seeks to improve the quality of medical care for the benefit of patients.
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The British Orthodontic Society is a registered charity, and a company limited by guarantee, not having share capital.
BOS was initially an unincorporated charity, but the Society was incorporated on 14 January 1999, and the newly formed company became a registered charity on 22 January 1999.
The British Orthodontic Society is governed by the rules and regulations set down in its company Memorandum and Articles of Association, originally dated 14 January 1999 and updated subsequently with the last update agreed at the BOS AGM 22 September 2012.
Registered Charity in England and Wales N° 1073464. The BOS is a Company Limited By Guarantee.
Some companies are now making special off the shelf ‘ortho-guard’ mouthguards for patients with braces which feature a channel or trough to accommodate the brace and allow for tooth movement. ‘Boil and bite’ mouthguards can be shaped to fit by softening in boiling water and then sucked to mould to the contours of the mouth. This means that as the teeth move, the mouthguard can be remoulded to adapt to the new shape of the mouth.
It should provide adequate thickness of material (4mm) over vulnerable areas to reduce impact forces.
It is important to look after the mouthguard to ensure its longevity and continued effectiveness. It should be rinsed with cold water or a mouth rinse before and after each use and/or cleaned with a toothbrush. Occasionally the mouthguard should be washed more thoroughly in cool, soapy water and rinsed thoroughly. It should be placed in a firm, perforated container to store or transport it. This permits air circulation and helps to prevent damage. The mouthguard should be protected from high temperatures - such as hot water, hot surfaces, or direct sunlight - to minimise distorting its shape.
