Interproximal reduction is a staple of orthodontic treatment, but traditional tools can be inconsistent. A new cylindrical IPR bur system is designed to deliver more precise, efficient enamel reduction aligned with aligner protocols.
In this podcast episode, Kevin Simmons, enterprise sales director for Cloud9 at Planet DDS, shares the findings of the company's 2026 mid-year dental industry outlook. The discussion analyzes why orthodontic and specialty groups are currently outperforming general dentistry, how "process debt" from legacy software stalls expansion, and how practices can leverage automation to overcome clinical staffing shortages.
