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Tooth loss is more than a physical change—it affects oral function, confidence, and overall quality of life. This journey highlights the challenges patients face, from difficulties in eating and speaking to shifts in self-image, while emphasizing the vital role of dental professionals in providing both clinical care and compassionate support throughout adaptation and rehabilitation.

The ultimate goal of health care is not to eliminate every imperfection, but to enhance overall quality of life. This lecture explores the definitions and dimensions of oral function, and examines how they influence an individual’s quality of life. The vital connection between oral health and overall well-being across the lifespan is well established. Oral frailty and oral function represent a novel, comprehensive approach to managing older patients, widely accepted and practiced in Japan and other countries. Elevate your clinical approach and strengthen your impact on long-term oral and overall health by embracing the dentist’s essential role in early detection and prevention.

Interceptive orthodontic treatment during the mixed dentition offers an opportunity to address developing dental and skeletal problems before they become more complex. Yet, the key question is not simply “Can we treat early?” but “Should we?” Current evidence indicates that early intervention does not consistently provide superior long-term outcomes compared with treatment initiated later, and therefore should be reserved for conditions in which early treatment offers a specific clinical advantage. The growing use of clear aligners has introduced new possibilities for interceptive treatment, particularly in arch development, anterior crossbite correction, and space management. This presentation will discuss when early intervention is indicated, why clear aligners may be considered, and how they can be effectively incorporated into interceptive orthodontic treatment, with comparisons to conventional fixed appliances.