The digital dentistry company has acquired the clinical education provider to integrate its 3D scanning technology with orthodontic training.
Medit Corp has announced the establishment of its Global Orthodontic Business Division and the acquisition of Progressive Orthodontics, an orthodontic education institution based in Aliso Viejo, California. The acquisition was completed through its US subsidiary, Medit USA Inc.
Integrating Technology and Education
The newly formed division will serve as the central platform for Medit’s orthodontic products, services, and education. It aims to accelerate the adoption of fully digital workflows by combining the company’s 3D scanning technology and AI-driven software with the clinical education network of Progressive Orthodontics.
“This acquisition and the launch of our Global Orthodontic Business Division represent a defining moment for Medit. We are not simply entering the orthodontic space; we are committing to reshaping it. Progressive Orthodontics brings a legacy of clinical excellence and an unparalleled educator network that, combined with Medit’s innovation in software, creates a force that will redefine how orthodontic care is learned, practiced, and delivered worldwide,” says Han Ryu, chief executive officer of Medit, in a release.
Division Portfolio and Operations
The Global Orthodontic Business Division will oversee the company’s complete orthodontic portfolio, which includes the Medit Orthodontic Suite, a digital platform for simulation, treatment planning, and case design, as well as Medit Aligners. Both offerings are currently available in the US, with plans for broader global availability.
The Newport Beach, California, office of Medit USA Inc will serve as the division’s headquarters. The location will function as a hub for product development, clinical collaboration, and practitioner education across the Americas.
Future of Progressive Orthodontics
Founded over 40 years ago, Progressive Orthodontics has educated practitioners across more than 60 countries. Its curriculum emphasizes practical, case-based learning across diagnosis, biomechanics, and treatment execution.
Under Medit’s ownership, the institution will continue its seminar and training programs while expanding its SmileStream planning and hardware offerings. The curriculum will gradually be integrated with Medit’s digital solutions to create a unified clinical and technological learning experience.
“Joining the Medit family is the natural next chapter for Progressive Orthodontics. For decades, we have been committed to one purpose: elevating the art and science of orthodontics through education. Now, with the resources, technology, and global reach of Medit behind us, we can extend that mission to every corner of the world and equip the next generation of clinicians with both the knowledge and the digital tools to excel,” says Miles McGann, chief executive officer of Progressive Orthodontics, in a release.
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