Align Technology has introduced the SHIFT Happens campaign to help Invisalign providers educate adult patients on natural, age-related tooth movement and clear aligner solutions. The initiative equips orthodontists with customizable marketing resources to engage a largely untapped demographic of millions of adults who could benefit from treatment.
A Chinese court ruled in favor of Align Technology in a patent dispute, ordering Angelalign to halt certain product sales and pay RMB 10 million in damages. Angelalign plans to appeal, noting the ruling’s limited scope in China.
Orca Dental AI and Planet DDS have partnered to integrate the AI-powered CephX imaging suite into the Cloud 9 practice management platform, bringing automated 2D and 3D radiographic reporting to orthodontists.
Align Technology will sponsor Operation Smile’s 2026 International Student Leadership Conference in Thailand, funding 100 student scholarships and marking its sixth consecutive year supporting the event.
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Smile Doctors secured $125 million in growth capital and reported double-digit growth in early 2026, with 591 supported locations and plans to surpass 600 locations by year-end, according to the company.
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Universal Orthodontic Lab has named Dr Ryo Hamanaka chief clinical officer and head of its Experimental Applications Group, overseeing clinical strategy and development of new orthodontic solutions.
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Young Innovations has named Rebecca Whitney chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2026. Whitney brings more than 25 years of medical technology leadership experience to oversee strategy and operations across the dental portfolio.
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Align Technology will appoint Kevin Conroy as chairman of the board effective July 1, 2026, succeeding C Raymond Larkin Jr, who will retire after more than two decades of board service.
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Dentsply Sirona has named John Fortson executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 20. Fortson brings over 25 years of finance and operational leadership experience to the dental manufacturer.
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Align Technology previewed new digital tools for the Invisalign system—including a 3D-printed attachment system, integrated buttons, and an updated palatal expander—at its 2026 EMEA Ortho Summit in Barcelona.
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Henry Schein has named William K “Dan” Daniel as independent chairman of the board, effective May 21, 2026, succeeding Stanley M Bergman, who transitions to chairman emeritus after 44 years as a director.
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As the clear aligner manufacturer expands its domestic manufacturing and U.S. market presence, Vice President Jason Tabb explains how a reliance on long-term clinical feedback is driving the company’s strategy.
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