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.
Medit has acquired Progressive Orthodontics and launched a Global Orthodontic Business Division to integrate its 3D scanning technology with orthodontic education and expand its digital orthodontic portfolio.
US Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX) has introduced the ORTHO Act (HR 9829). Supported by the American Association of Orthodontists, the bill seeks to establish federal safety standards for teledentistry by requiring in-person clinical examinations and X-ray reviews before orthodontic treatment can begin.
Ormco’s Spark Clear Aligner System features tools like BiteSync and StageRx, offering orthodontists an integrated platform for treating a broader range of cases, according to the company.
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Align Technology’s Dr Mitra Derakhshan discusses how the company’s R&D integrates tooth movement and oral health, with Invisalign treatment plans designed to address both aesthetics and long-term periodontal stability.
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Graphy has launched the SMA Certificate Course, a hands-on training program in 3D printing-based digital orthodontic workflows, announced at the 2026 SMA Legends Symposium in Seoul for orthodontists worldwide.
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For decades, finishing was a destination arrived at through in-treatment adjustments. Today, digital workflows enable orthodontists to plan the finish before treatment even begins, transforming a reactive art into a proactive science of precision planning.
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Dentsply Sirona and Dreve have begun clinical evaluation of the FDA-cleared Primeprint Direct Aligner resin, aiming to assess its integration within Primeprint and SureSmile workflows following promising preclinical results.
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Clear Aligner Advisor will roll out its aligner training platform across Smile Partners USA’s 120 practices after a pilot program showed increased case starts and reported 97% associate retention, according to the companies.
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In this episode, Dr Mark Bronsky explores how to maintain clinical autonomy in an increasingly brand-driven marketplace, sharing why orthodontists must ensure their decisions remain grounded in biology and biomechanics rather than marketing hype or commercial algorithms.
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Direct-printed aligners are reaching a tipping point, according to LuxCreo CEO Mike Yang, PhD. New material science and a high-profile partnership are compressing the timeline from future promise to present reality.
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Once the domain of expanders and partial braces, early interceptive care is being transformed by clear aligners designed for the unique challenges of mixed dentition.
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