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Professor and Orthodontist Professor John Mew reportedly passed away on June 29, 2025. The news was confirmed by Orthotropics.com, which described Mew as "a man of remarkable intellect, courage, and conviction." While the cause of his passing wasn't revealed, the website revealed he passed "peacefully."
Revered as a pioneer in facial development technology and techniques, Mew has been attributed as the creator of mewing, per Dexerto. The technique reportedly involves retraining the tongue posture to improve overall facial structure. According to Orthotropics.com, Mew's ideas will be taken forward by his son, Dr. Mike Mew. Additionally, the technique also gained viral momentum on social media channels, garnering "30 billion views on TikTok."
Tributes pour in for Professor John Mew as he passes away at 96
From being a Formula 1 test driver to a WWII dispatch rider, Professor John Mew had tried it all until he discovered his passion and love for orthodontics. According to Orthotropics.com, John Mew's ideas were unconventional and also faced criticism from his contemporaries. The tribute added,
"He became disillusioned with a system that focused on mechanically straightening teeth rather than understanding why faces grow incorrectly in the first place"
His disillusionment ultimately led to the development of "Biobloc Orthotropics." The website described Mew's belief as,
"He believed that by guiding growth naturally in children, we could prevent crooked teeth, enhance facial aesthetics, reduce airway issues, and support long-term systemic health."
Followers and fellow community members are remembering the orthodontist, who lived and passed away in his humble castle.
Professor John's ideas have a mixed reception; however, his courage to be unconventional has been emphasised time and again. Practitioners have reportedly found inspiration in his work to develop their own non-surgical facial development techniques.
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