Dr. William Clark is recognized worldwide as a teacher and an innovator in orthodontics. He founded the first full-time orthodontic practice in Scotland in 1965 and went on to develop major innovations in orthodontics and functional therapy to improve patients’ appearance and prospects in life.

For those of you not familiar with the term, orthodontics is a specialized area of dentistry concerned with the realignment of improperly aligned teeth. Dr. William Clark specialized in orthodontics in the early 1960’s after qualifying as a dentist and has practiced orthodontics for 50 years. Creativity, hard work, dedication and his development of innovative techniques in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics have led to him becoming a leading figure in his field.

In 1977 he invented Twin Blocks, a new functional technique to advance the mandible in treatment of patients with a weak or receding chin. In addition to improving facial appearance this has holistic benefits, by moving the tongue forward and increasing the airway. This concept can also be used in treatment of patients with sleep apnoea, who have difficulty breathing at night and suffer from tiredness during the day.