The Digital Revolution Powering the Braces Rebound
Fixed appliances are reentering the spotlight as shifting patient behavior, the realities of clinical compliance, and advanced bracket systems fundamentally reshape orthodontic treatment planning.
Fixed appliances are reentering the spotlight as shifting patient behavior, the realities of clinical compliance, and advanced bracket systems fundamentally reshape orthodontic treatment planning.
Stable production in 2025 masks rising overhead, ongoing staffing constraints, and efficiency challenges, as data from the Orthodontic Products/Levin Group Annual Practice Survey shows profitability increasingly depends on operational discipline—not just patient volume.
Three orthodontists report faster treatment times and fewer refinements after switching to Spark Clear Aligners, citing up to 40% quicker finishes and more consistent outcomes in private practice settings.
Dr Scott Schwartz has launched InSmile Braces to continue lingual orthodontic technology after InBrace ceased operations in April 2025, acquiring assets to maintain treatment continuity for existing patients.
Pearl has launched Pearl Voice, an AI assistant that transcribes doctor-patient conversations into structured clinical notes and periodontal charts, aiming to streamline documentation and integrate with dental practice management systems.