August 2026 Orthodontic Product News Roundup
This month's roundup covers Dentaurum's new Orthocryl Pink shade, DEXIS's DDS certifications, Alta Smiles' funding for its bracketless system, and Planet DDS's expanded AI tools for orthodontic practices.
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DentalMonitoring and Celebrace Win AAO New Product Awards
The AAO named DM End-To-End Monitoring by DentalMonitoring and Celebrace by Celebrace as winners of its 2026 New Products Showcase Award at the annual session, following onsite voting by orthodontists and residents.
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From Hesitation to Confidence: How SureSmile Changed My Approach to Complex Aligner Cases
One orthodontist explains how transitioning to SureSmile provided the clinical confidence to treat complex malocclusions—including severe deep bites—ultimately doubling clear aligner case volume.
Georgia School of Orthodontics Appoints New Director of Research
Georgia School of Orthodontics has named Dr Mohamed I. Masoud as director of research. Masoud will oversee research initiatives and mentor residents at the Lazzara Orthodontic Center for Research.
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Building and Training a Digital Team for the Modern Orthodontic Practice
Transitioning to a digital workflow offers an unexpected benefit for orthodontic practices: streamlining staff training. From leveraging AI to generate protocols to tapping into a tech-savvy talent pool, explore how modern tools are redefining onboarding and delegation strategies for a more efficient team.
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Preserving Professional Authority: Key Takeaways from the AAO’s AI Position Paper
The AAO has released a position paper outlining six principles for AI use in orthodontics, emphasizing clinician oversight, regulatory alignment, and patient safety in response to evolving adaptive AI technologies.
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AAO Publishes Guidance for Clinical Use of AI
The association has released a position paper to guide the responsible development and implementation of artificial intelligence in clinical care.
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Medit and Pearl Partner to Integrate AI Diagnostics into Medit Link Platform
Medit and Pearl partner to add AI diagnostics to Medit Link, enhancing condition detection and patient communication.
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Why Your Practice Needs a Tech Upgrade—Now
Planet DDS CEO Eric Giesecke shares how cloud-based software, AI, and open-platform solutions can boost profitability and efficiency in orthodontic practices.
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Planet DDS Launches AI Assist for Denticon Imaging Diagnosis
Planet DDS and Pearl have partnered to integrate Pearl’s FDA-cleared AI into Denticon, launching AI Assist for DSOs and multi-site practices.
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Carestream Integrates Pearl Second Opinion Into CS Imaging
Pearl and Carestream Dental are integrating Pearl’s Second Opinion AI software into Carestream Dental’s CS Imaging platform.
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ADA Invests in Pearl’s Dental AI Platform
The ADA Innovation Advisory Committee invested in Pearl’s AI-powered dental platform to support innovative solutions in patient care.
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