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Giving Sydney Great Smiles

Dec 31, 2020

In this podcast, Dr Diane Tay interviews orthodontist Dr Andrew Chang on the differences between clear removable aligners compared with braces. The differences between the different clear removable aligner products are discussed as well as the “do-it-yourself” aligner solutions.

Highlights are:

  • 2:10: What types of...


Dec 29, 2020

Dr Tay interviews Dr Andrew Chang on aligners. A synopsis is below:

  • What are aligners
  • 3:00. What cases are suitable for aligners?
    • Patient Factors
    • Malocclusion factors ie: deep bite, absolute intrusion of incisors in adults.
  • 6:00: Difference between absolute and relative incisor intrusion and marked difference in...


Oct 24, 2020

This is a podcast for every parent. It is also one which every parent hopes does not happen to their child but should know what to do when it happens. As parents of kids ourselves, we cover topics of teeth trauma in toddlers, children and teenagers. 

Questions we cover are: What simple first aid measures can...


Sep 1, 2020

Dr Andrew Chang and Dr Diane Tay discuss the more common teeth development defects of peg laterals (small/narrow upper 2nd front teeth), dens in dente and dens evaginatus. 

Common hallmarks of each of the conditions are described, and what to do when seeing teeth like these at the initial examinations.

Dens in dente and...


Jul 21, 2020

Dr Diane Tay And Dr Andrew Chang chat about the timing of normal teeth development, then discuss when variations can occur in teeth eruption, physiological and pathological causes and the common presenting patterns. 

Clinical implications are discussed, along with timing of intervention and treatment options.

Some...