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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Thomas

TikTok ‘mewing’ orthodontist struck off after boy, 6, had ‘seizure-like episode’

Orthodontist Dr Mike Mew, who is facing a misconduct hearing (PA) - (PA Wire)

An orthodontist whose unorthodox methods around shaping the jawline have gained popularity on social media has been struck off after a boy ‘suffered seizure-like episodes’ during treatment.

Dr Mike Mew, whose “mewing” techniques have racked up more than two billion views on TikTok and were the subject of a Netflix documentary, was found to be a “risk to public safety” by the General Dental Council following a misconduct hearing.

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