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  Orthodontics in Sri Lanka, a Way Forward by Professor Nandanie Nagodawithana Source: Newsletter of the College of General Dental Practitioners of Sri Lanka There has been a major change in orthodontics during the second half of the last century. Especially, with the development of straight wire technique towards the latter part of the century which has made the life of an orthodontist much more comfortable. At present, even the general dental practitioners with an adequate depth of knowledge in Orthodontic diagnosis, basic Orthodontic treatment planning and moderate skill in manipulation of appliances, practice straight wire appliance (SWA) technique worldwide. Even though SWA looks like a simple appliance superficially, it demands a thorough knowledge and understanding of bio mechanics involved in it. With the improvement of information technology, patients and parents are becoming more and more aware of the facilities and treatment modalities available for correction of Malocclusion and also of ...