Dr. Benedict Wilmes DDS, DMD, PhD
Dr. Benedict Wilmes completed his postgraduate training in oral surgery at the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Muenster, Germany. Following this, he pursued a postgraduate degree in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics at the University of Duesseldorf, Germany. In 2013, he was appointed as a Professor at the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Duesseldorf. With over 200 published articles and textbook chapters to his name, Dr. Wilmes is a prolific author. He serves as a reviewer for numerous esteemed journals and has delivered more than 300 lectures and courses in 70 different countries worldwide. Dr. Wilmes specializes in digital orthodontics and is particularly interested in exploring new CAD/CAM technologies for non-compliant and invisible orthodontic treatment strategies, such as TADs (Temporary Anchorage Devices), lingual braces and aligners. He has contributed significantly to the field with his invention of various innovative treatment modalities, including mini-implant borne expansion (MARPE), Hybrid Hyrax, Mesialslider, Beneslider, and the Benefit mini-implant system. Recognizing his outstanding contributions, Dr. Wilmes has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. These include the First Prize of the German Orthodontic Society in 2007, the First Prize of the European Orthodontic Society in 2009, the First Prize of the German Society for Lingual Orthodontics in 2018, and the Award of the International Academy of Clear Aligners in 2019. Dr. Wilmes serves as an Editorial Board Member for various international journals, including the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, Bioengineering, the Journal of the Asian Pacific Orthodontic Society, the Thai Journal of Orthodontics, and the Journal of Aligner Orthodontics. Additionally, he holds active membership in the Angle Society (Eastern Component).
Appearances
Credits1 CEDepending on the age of the patient, bone-borne mechanics utilising mini-implants and miniplates can be used for either orthopaedic or orthodontic applications. Currently, the alveolar process is the most preferred insertion site…Speaker
Benedict Wilmes, DDS, DMD, PhD
DateApril 22, 2017Congenitally missing lateral incisors or second premolars, extremely displaced canines, or severe trauma to the central incisors all result in a reduced upper dentition…Speaker
Benedict Wilmes, DDS, DMD, PhD
DateMay 6, 2018To increase skeletal maxillary advancement and to avoid the possible dental side-effect of mesial movement of the dentition protraction therapy in growing children using skeletal anchorage has recently been advocated…Speaker
Benedict Wilmes, DDS, DMD, PhD
DateMay 6, 2019Adult orthodontic treatment involves challenging biomechanical considerations, due to the lack of growth potential. Skeletal anchorage has made it possible to perform complex tooth movements…Speaker
Benedict Wilmes, DDS, DMD, PhD
DateJune 26, 2021Orthopedic forces to expand and protract the maxillary complex were commonly applied to the upper dental arch…Speaker
Benedict Wilmes, DDS, DMD, PhD
DateJune 26, 2021Credits0.75 CEOrthopedic forces to expand and protract the maxillary complex were commonly applied to the upper dental arch…Speaker
Benedict Wilmes, DDS, DMD, PhD
DateMay 23, 2022A treatment objective of upper molar distalisation may often be indicated for the correc-tion of a dentoalveolar Class II malocclusion with an associated increased overjet and/or anterior crowding…Speaker
Benedict Wilmes, DDS, DMD, PhD
DateApril 24, 2023In recent years, the orthodontic specialty continues to make significant advances with the development and incorporation of various digital technologies…Speaker
Benedict Wilmes, DDS, DMD, PhD
DateApril 24, 2023Wrap up the morning with an interactive panel discussion featuring our lineup of speakers on the topic of customized appliances…Speakers
Alfred C. Griffin, DDS, DMD, PhD, MMscBrandon Owen, DDS, MSMehdi R. Peikar, DDs, PhD, MSJohn Pham, DDS, MSBenedict Wilmes, DDS, DMD, PhD
DateMay 5, 2024When a displaced tooth resists orthodontic alignment, the presence of ankylosis is strongly suspected. If a tooth fails to respond to orthodontic therapy, the reactive intrusive force components of most orthodontic appliances will affect the adjacent teeth…Speaker
Benedict Wilmes, DDS, DMD, PhD
DateApril 27, 2025The growing popularity of aligner therapy for orthodontic treatment presents challenges in achieving significant bodily tooth movement using aligners alone. While there are lim-ited documented successes in achieving molar movements of up to 2…Speaker
Benedict Wilmes, DDS, DMD, PhD
