The Nigerian Association of Orthodontists on Friday held its Annual General Conference in Kano for the first time to address issues related to affordability and access to orthodontic care.
The event themed “New Frontiers in Orthodontic, How Far Can We Go?” is the 18th Scientific and Annual General Conference hosted by the Association.
Speaking to newsmen, the Association’s national president, Dr. Olayinka Adeyinka, said the conference “focuses continuous education for members and improving skills through hands-on sessions.”
With only 60 registered orthodontists in the country, Adyinka stressed the need for increased awareness and access to orthodontic care, particularly in the North.
She also urged parents to bring their children for check-ups as early as age seven to prevent malocclusion and other dental issues.