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.
The AAO warns that new federal student loan caps and the end of Graduate PLUS loans in 2026 could worsen orthodontic workforce shortages, especially in rural areas, citing average resident debt of $567,000.