How Orthodontists Are Adopting Direct-Print Aligners
Early adopters are replacing vacuum formers with 3D printers that build aligners layer by layer.
Early adopters are replacing vacuum formers with 3D printers that build aligners layer by layer.
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.