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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.