The History Of Face Focused Orthodontics

1975
1982 - 1983
1989
1990
1997
Early 2000s
2013
2022
Present Day

Dr Bill Hang started his first dental practice in Vermont.

Stopped removing teeth and using headgears, started using Bionators, Frankel’s, and Herbst appliances.Read More

Started first case to reopen extraction spaces.Read More

Met Dr John Mew, started using Orthotropics®️Read More

Opened new practice under the name "Face Focused" in Westlake Village.Read More

Started researching airway implications of Orthotropics®️.Read More

Stopped closing generalized spacing by retraction.Read More

Dr Tim Yu took over Face Focused and continues to carry on Dr Hang’s legacy and treatment philosophies.Read More

Dr. Yu continually integrates emerging research and technological advancements to refine treatment techniques for airway-centered orthodontic care.Read More
Dr. William Hang, a trailblazer in orthodontics and airway health, founded Face Focused Orthodontics with a mission to revolutionize traditional orthodontic care. Through his innovative approaches, Dr. Hang emphasized the critical connection between facial aesthetics, airway health, and overall well-being. His pioneering work in non-extraction orthodontics and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea set a new standard in the field.
Today, Dr. Hang’s legacy lives on through the practice, now led by Dr. Tim Yu. As the current practice owner, Dr. Yu continues to uphold and advance Dr. Hang’s vision by integrating new techniques like digital scanning, clear aligners, various types of braces, and oral appliances. Dr. Yu is also at the forefront of pioneering procedures such as bone-anchored expansion (MSE or MARPE) in conjunction with Invisalign, which reduces treatment time and ensures better and more stable outcomes. By merging Dr. Hang’s extensive knowledge with contemporary innovations, Dr. Yu aims to enhance the overall experience for patients, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. Under Dr. Yu’s leadership, Face Focused Orthodontics remains dedicated to improving patients’ quality of life through innovative, patient-centered orthodontic care.

Carrying on Dr. Hang's legacy

Carrying on
Dr. Hang's legacy