# #264 Early Intervention in Orthodontics — Steffen Decker

An episode of [Dental Leaders Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482901418), 6 Nov 2024, 1 h 30 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/f47b45cc/podcast/play/93812138/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-9-31%2Fab24356b-951c-6b42-6857-9ac5bcef169e.mp3

Steffen Decker shares his journey from adult orthodontics to a focus on paediatric and interceptive orthodontics, emphasising the importance of early intervention. He discusses the benefits of clear aligners for young children, how early treatment impacts overall health, and his belief in a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to airway health. Steffen also reflects on the changes in orthodontics, advocating for education, and the significance of functional occlusion. Enjoy! In This Episode 00:00:05 - Combining orthodontic techniques 00:01:00 - Introduction and background 00:03:15 - Partnering with restorative dentists 00:05:40 - Shifting focus to children’s orthodontics 00:09:25 - Clear aligners for kids 00:14:15 - Health benefits of early orthodontics 00:19:50 - Changes in orthodontics 00:22:35 - Addressing airway and sleep issues 00:28:10 - Key growth markers in kids 00:34:00 - Training dentists on early intervention 00:43:05 - Preventing alignment issues early About Steffen Decker Steffen Decker is a renowned orthodontist known for his work in paediatric and interceptive orthodontics. Originally trained in adult orthodontics, he now focuses on early intervention for children and collaborates with other health professionals to improve airway health. Steffen is passionate about functional occlusion and advocates for greater education in the field.

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