Aligner Systems in Invisible Orthodontics (PDF)

Dr Stefan Abela is a specialist in Orthodontics and is registered on the General Dental Council (GDC) specialist list. Stefan has undergone training in various specialties including restorative dentistry, paediatric dentistry, oral medicine and complex oral and maxillofacial surgery including the management of facial trauma as well as study for his post graduate exams for membership into the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Stefan then embarked on his three year, full time specialist training in orthodontics in Cambridge, Norwich and Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London, gaining a Master in Science degree at King's College London in 2011. He qualified as a specialist in orthodontics, gaining the Membership in Orthodontics at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He further his studies by gaining a Fellowship with The Royal College of Surgeons Of Edinburhg and he is currently the Head of Orthodontics at Norfolk and Norwich University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom. He is the Chief Execute Officer of two independent practices.



Stefan has carried out various research projects. He practises evidence-based dentistry and instills the same type practice in his teaching practises. He is heavily involved in teaching trainee dental surgeons undergoing specialisation in the UK national specialization programme. Additionally, he is also involved in teaching dental and orthodontic nurses. He has also written and published numerous articles in internationally peer-reviewed journals. Stefan is also an active member of the European Orthodontics Society, and The Higher Education Academy.