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.
Staff turnover is often treated as a hiring or culture issue. But in many orthodontic practices, it reflects deeper structural strain. When growth outpaces capacity, the resulting pressure can quietly reshape the workday—until turnover makes it visible.
Align Technology will preview a 3D printed attachment system, integrated buttons, and palatal expander updates for Invisalign at AAO 2026, with a mid-2026 release planned, the company announced.
Ormco has expanded its digital bonding software to support most of its bracket portfolio and will debut a new EtchFree Bonding system delivery format at the 2026 AAO Annual Session in Orlando.
Dentsply Sirona has updated its SureSmile software for orthodontic practices, adding mobile photo uploads, enhanced lab communication, and improved patient tracking. The new features aim to streamline workflows, according to the company.
