RIVAS PEREZ, Gretel et al. Scientific and technical advances in orthodontics and its social impact. []. , 16, 72, pp. 39-48.   01--2020. ISSN 1990-8644.

The development of science and technology imposes a review of concepts that must conform to the evidence that arises from the advances of science itself. When we talk about science, we can refer to the field of Stomatology, its development has generated sub-specialties such as Orthodontics, with specific characteristics that the human being deals with in biological and social aspects. Technology maintains orthodontic practice and its education, interesting and novel, but we must always remember the patient. It is our duty to provide the best possible care and make it available and accessible to the whole society. In this paper we propose to expose the importance of applying scientific knowledge and technical advances in Orthodontics but always from an appropriate perspective to the social reality in which it develops both the professional and the patient, in order to raise the quality of life of the population. For its realization, several publications and websites of which 27 constitute the bibliography were consulted. With the present study we conclude that in orthodontics our position must face the new scientific and technical changes, but do so from ethical principles and values showing professional and personal quality so that its social impact is positive.

: Science; technology; Orthodontics.

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