Dentsply Sirona and Smile Train received a 2026 Gold Halo Award for their digital dentistry partnership advancing global cleft care. Dentsply Sirona also earned a 2025 Brandon Hall award for corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Biolux Technology’s FDA-cleared OrthoPulse lite will be featured in the AAO 2026 New Product Showcase, highlighting near-infrared light technology designed to enhance tooth movement and support faster, more predictable orthodontic treatment.
The AAO has released a position paper outlining six principles for AI use in orthodontics, emphasizing clinician oversight, regulatory alignment, and patient safety in response to evolving adaptive AI technologies.
The ADA is urging federal agencies to establish standards for dental imaging data exchange, citing proprietary software and inconsistent DICOM implementation as barriers to interoperability and effective patient care.
Dr Jonjei Ku of the University of Nebraska Medical Center has been named the 2026 Eugene L Gottlieb JCO Student of the Year by the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, recognized for clinical excellence among 22 nominees.
A joint study by Graphy and the University of Bonn found that Graphy’s 3D-printed shape memory aligners effectively corrected anterior tooth rotations without attachments.