Align Technology will add three independent directors to its board and raise its 2026 share repurchase target to $400–$500 million, following talks with Elliott Investment Management. A strategic review is also underway.
Angel Aligner's integrated angelButton addresses one of the most time-consuming aspects of clear aligner therapy. By removing separate clinical bonding steps, the built-in feature reduces chair time and eliminates traditional button debonding emergencies.
Preliminary clinical study data from Biolux Technology show aligner patients using OrthoPulse saw a 54% reduction in treatment time and 23% fewer office visits compared to controls, according Dr Bella Shen Garnett, who conducted the study.
LightForce Orthodontics has named Erica Rogers as CEO to lead global expansion of its 3D-printed bracket system. Founder Alfred Griffin will transition to chief product officer, overseeing product innovation and strategy.
Planet DDS has introduced DentalOS, a unified platform connecting Denticon and Cloud 9 for multi-location dental groups, integrating AI tools and new enterprise features for DSOs at no additional cost to existing customers.
