LightForce Orthodontics has named Erica Rogers as CEO to lead global expansion of its 3D-printed bracket system. Founder Alfred Griffin will transition to chief product officer, overseeing product innovation and strategy.
Align Technology awarded $300,000 in research grants to 12 universities worldwide as part of its 15th Annual Research Award Program, supporting orthodontic and dental research across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
From robotic systems that fully automate instrument sterilization to AI-powered custom metal brackets, the winners of the 2026 AAO Ortho Innovator Award are tackling the specialty's biggest operational challenges. Take a closer look at the five breakthrough technologies recognized this year for advancing clinical care and practice efficiency.
The AAO named DM End-To-End Monitoring by DentalMonitoring and Celebrace by Celebrace as winners of its 2026 New Products Showcase Award at the annual session, following onsite voting by orthodontists and residents.
Planet DDS’s latest report analyzes data from 2,500+ orthodontic practices, revealing a 68.3% case acceptance rate and production benchmarks that highlight significant growth opportunities for the specialty.
Dentsply Sirona and AADOCR announced the 2026 SCADA Award winners, recognizing 68 dental students from seven countries for research excellence and introducing a new award for early-stage dentist-scientists.