Over the past fifteen years, more and more children presenting enamel structure abnormalities in the region of the first permanent molars (FPM) have been welcomed in our practices.

These abnormalities have been described in the literature since the late 1970s under various names, in particular idiopathic enamel hypomineralization of the 1st molars, “Cheesemolar”, hypomineralization of the 1st permanent molars not caused by fluorine, before a consensus was reached in 2001, which adopted the term proposed by Weerheijm “Molar Incisor Hypomineralization” (MIH)1.

The Future of the Profession: decide today to build our future, exist tomorrow, and under what conditions? / P. KALIFA

Electromyographic analysis of atypical swallowing / M. Brandelet, R. de Papé
Functional orthodontics is an integral part of the Bioprogressive philosophy created by R.M. Ricketts and introduced in France by C.F. Gugino as early as 1964 (under the exact name of “Orthodontic philosophy”). Since 1999, it has been extended by the concept “Zero base”. This concept “integrates all these teachings in the form of a logical, systematic concept used in the development of all aspects of an orthodontic practice”10.
Craniomaxillofacial dysmorphoses are always accompanied by dysfunctions; this is why the functional approach must be at the heart of any orthodontic diagnosis.

Atypical swallowing is one of those issues that poses a real problem for orthodontists, both during treatment and in the stabilization phase.
The diagnosis of atypical swallowing, first and foremost clinical, performed chairside by the orthodontist, may be supplemented by an assessment by the physiotherapist.
Nevertheless, it remains empirical and the re-education is long and difficult.
It is in this context that the electromyograph finds its legitimacy: it constitutes a new diagnostic tool for the analysis of swallowing and can provide support for therapeutic decision-making.

Medical psychology / M.G. Choukroun
Here is a new section we are offering our readers in the perspective of continuing education by MG Choukroun.
Medical psychology has expanded significantly over the past few years, but trainers are still rare and education cannot be dispensed with. Yet all clinicians acknowledge that clinical reality cannot be separated from knowledge of the psychology of our patients and even of our own person.