The American Association of Orthodontists is currently accepting submissions for the 2027 Ortho Innovator Awards, recognizing new products and services designed to advance clinical outcomes and practice efficiency.
Roger P. Levin, DDS, explains why clinical leadership requires active team motivation to improve performance, resolve workplace conflict, and build a more engaged practice culture.
Orthodontists Robert "Tito" Norris and C. William Dabney explain how OrthoFX AirFlex's hyper-elastic material and patented air gap are reshaping aligner forces, wear time, and attachment protocols—alleviating some of the profession's most persistent clinical pain points.
This month's roundup covers Dentaurum's new Orthocryl Pink shade, DEXIS's DDS certifications, Alta Smiles' funding for its bracketless system, and Planet DDS's expanded AI tools for orthodontic practices.
Black Talon Security has introduced AURA Ai, a secure artificial intelligence platform designed to help orthodontic and healthcare practices streamline administrative operations, compliance tasks, and workflow management. The system utilizes a secure knowledge repository and advanced interaction features to provide customized, protocol-specific guidance for practice administrators and clinicians.
