AAO Secretary-Treasurer Dr Michael Sherman on how staffing challenges, rising costs, technology, and growing business demands are reshaping orthodontist well-being—and what practices can do to build more sustainable careers.
Dentsply Sirona has announced the main stage lineup for DS World Las Vegas 2026, featuring presentations on digital workflows, implant therapy, and interdisciplinary collaboration, September 24-26 at MGM Grand.
AI-powered search is changing how patients discover orthodontic practices. A website that simply looks professional is no longer enough. Clear messaging, strong credibility signals, and a consistent digital presence are becoming essential for helping both patients and AI platforms understand and recommend a practice.
Planet DDS’s latest report analyzes data from 2,500+ orthodontic practices, revealing a 68.3% case acceptance rate and production benchmarks that highlight significant growth opportunities for the specialty.
Dentsply Sirona will host a webinar April 9 on integrating orthodontics and restorative dentistry, outlining a workflow for clinicians to achieve esthetic outcomes using clear aligners and composite procedures.
The AAO has endorsed Panacea Financial to provide members with exclusive rate discounts and zero origination fees on practice and personal loans, following a multi-month evaluation process.
KaleidoscopeAI is launching KAL, an AI-driven growth system for orthodontic practices, to assess and improve digital visibility across AI search tools, debuting at the AAO Annual Session in Orlando where it will offer complimentary AI visibility audits to attendees.
Beyond patient care, Hessam Rahimi, DDS, DMSc, MBA, leverages his practice to test innovative orthodontic solutions, such as Brava by Brius.
From gamified apps to remote monitoring, digital tools help teens stay compliant and give adults the convenience and clarity they expect.
As patient behavior shifts and economic pressures persist, orthodontic practices are rethinking how treatment coordinators approach the new patient consult. Structured systems, clear goals, and performance tracking are becoming essential to improving case acceptance and sustaining growth.