World Federation of Orthodontists Global Guidance on patient instructions and emergency protocols: A consensus framework for safe, patient-centered orthodontic care.

An international expert panel developed consensus-based guidance on patient instructions and emergency protocols for orthodontic care, covering informed consent, appliance maintenance, emergency management, surgery counselling, retention, and the integration of digital tools, to standardize communication and enhance patient safety globally.

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