Medit has acquired Progressive Orthodontics and launched a Global Orthodontic Business Division to integrate its 3D scanning technology with orthodontic education and expand its digital orthodontic portfolio.
The ADA and ADEX will integrate the ADA’s objective structured clinical exam into the ADEX Dental Examination by August 2026, aiming to streamline dental licensure and improve portability for candidates in 48 jurisdictions.
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 AAO has announced recipients of the 2026 Milo Hellman, Harry Sicher, and Thomas M Graber research awards, with presentations set for the 2026 Annual Session in Orlando.
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.