Best Orthodontics Books of 2025

Breathe, Sleep, Thrive by Dr. Shereen Lim is a must-read for parents who want to understand the impact of airway health on their child's development. Lim sheds light on how breathing affects sleep quality, behavior, learning, and future health. She provides insights into common symptoms such as snoring, disturbed sleep, and ADHD-like behavior, which are often dismissed as normal childhood issues. The book offers practical tips on identifying red flags and promoting good airway health from infancy. Breathe, Sleep, Thrive is a groundbreaking resource that can help parents unlock their child's full potential.

This Dental Anatomy book by Quickstudy Reference Guides is a must-have for anyone interested in the human dental anatomy and its surrounding systems. The book is loaded with detailed and beautifully illustrated structures labeled for easy identification. It is a handy and thorough reference for dental students, hygienists, dentists, and even parents who want to teach their kids about taking care of their teeth. The guide can also be used by patients to locate the sources of pain for reporting to their dentists. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in dental anatomy and a valuable addition to any medical library.

The 6th edition of Contemporary Orthodontics, published by Mosby, is the go-to book for orthodontic education. Dr. William Proffit and his renowned author team provide comprehensive coverage of orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment techniques. The book's clear writing style and logical organization make it easier to understand complex concepts. It also includes evidence-based case studies to prepare readers for the orthodontics portion of the dental boards and clinical practice. The book's unique feature is two additional chapters on Growth Modification in Transverse and Class III Problems and Growth Modification in Class II, Open Bite/Deep Bite, and Multidimensional Problems. Overall, this book is an essential resource for orthodontic students and practitioners alike.

Cleft and Craniofacial Orthodontics is a comprehensive reference work that provides essential knowledge to orthodontists, plastic and oral and maxillofacial surgeons, speech and language therapists, pediatric dentists, and prosthodontists on managing patients with orofacial clefts and complex craniofacial conditions from birth to skeletal maturity. The book covers a range of topics from cleft lip and palate anatomy to the multidisciplinary management of twenty complex craniofacial conditions. The book's organization reflects clinical practice, making it easy to apply the information to the treatment setting. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for clinicians and researchers in the field of orthodontics and craniofacial surgery.

Twin Block Functional Therapy: Applications in Dentofacial Orthopaedics is a comprehensive guide to the use of the Twin Block functional appliance. The book is written by William Clark, an internationally recognized orthodontist who developed the Twin Block technique. This updated edition includes new evidence for the success of the technique and incorporates major information on growth changes. The book is lavishly illustrated with color clinical photographs and clear line diagrams. It also provides numerous case reports, diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical management guidance. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for orthodontists looking to expand their knowledge of Twin Block therapy.

Principles and Biomechanics of Aligner Treatment is a valuable resource for orthodontic professionals seeking to improve their skills and knowledge in aligner treatment. The book provides a detailed overview of tooth alignment techniques and offers step-by-step instructions for both common and uncommon cases. The authors, led by Dr. Ravindra Nanda, are experts in the field and provide the latest thinking and procedures in aligner orthodontics. The book also includes full-color photos and illustrations, making it easy to understand the principles behind aligner treatment. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to take their orthodontic skills to the next level.

The ALF Approach book presents an alternative orthodontic approach to traditional retractive orthodontics. The book explains the underlying causes of crooked teeth, jaw pain, and postural changes and the importance of tongue function and nasal breathing to optimize airway and dental postural health. The ALF Approach emphasizes the forward growth and development of the face as driven by the functions of the face rather than pulling the upper and/or lower jaws back with braces. This book is a must-read for those suffering from sleep apnea and anyone interested in optimal facial form and dental postural health.

This book is a comprehensive guide to the contemporary treatment of dentofacial deformity. It covers the latest surgical orthodontic techniques, including diagnosis and treatment planning, soft tissue problems, distraction osteogenesis, and integrated treatment. The book also discusses surgical complications and how to manage them, and includes real-life case studies and colorful cephalometric tracings to illustrate the before-and-after results of surgery. Overall, this illustrated book is an essential read for oral and maxillofacial surgeons and orthodontics involved in the treatment of dental deformities.

The Biomechanical Foundation of Clinical Orthodontics is an essential guide for orthodontists looking to improve their treatment modalities by applying sound biomechanics. The book teaches biomechanics in an easy-to-understand way, using universal examples outside orthodontics to illustrate basic force systems and how they function. The authors cover all the force systems an orthodontist needs to understand to deliver effective treatment, and the book is filled with highly instructive 3D illustrations. With study problems at the end of each chapter, this book is an instant classic and a must-read for any orthodontist looking to improve their practice.

This book provides comprehensive guidance on biomechanics principles in clinical orthodontics, including new cutting-edge topics. With over 1200 illustrations, the reader can visualize and grasp key concepts. The book is organized from the most common to least common orthodontic problems, making it easy to find information. It covers diagnosis, treatment planning, and biomechanical strategies, providing knowledge of how to apply specific mechanisms to specific problems. The simplified approach makes biomechanics easy to understand and implement. This book is a valuable reference for orthodontic professionals seeking to improve their skills in the field.