Dr Scott Schwartz has launched InSmile Braces to continue lingual orthodontic technology after InBrace ceased operations in April 2025, acquiring assets to maintain treatment continuity for existing patients.
The AAO has issued a warning about scam emails offering attendee lists for its 2026 Annual Session, clarifying that these messages are not from the association and advising recipients to report suspicious communications.
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 has named Dr Nader A. Nadershahi as its next executive director, effective March 23. Nadershahi previously served as dean at the University of the Pacific Dental School and is the ADA’s current senior vice president of education and professional affairs.
Planet DDS’s 2026 Dental Industry Outlook reports orthodontic case acceptance rose to 68.3% in 2025, but warns that inefficient chair time and treatment coordinator turnover remain key operational challenges.
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.