AI-powered search summaries are increasingly shaping how prospective patients discover orthodontists, often delivering answers before users ever visit a practice website. As zero-click search grows, practices must adapt their SEO and content strategies to remain visible, credible, and competitive in AI-driven search results.
In this episode, sponsored by OrthoFX, Dr Terry Sellke explores how next-generation aligner polymers are reducing clear aligner treatment times by 25%. He breaks down the clinical data behind the OrthoFX FXClear system and explains how predictable tooth movement paired with remote monitoring can fundamentally change digital treatment planning and effectively double practice profitability.
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 introduced Smart View – Detect, an FDA-cleared AI tool that highlights periapical radiolucencies in CBCT scans, available via DS Core for existing and new CBCT systems starting May 12, 2026.
