Weave CEO Brett White outlines how orthodontic practices can adopt AI in administrative workflows—such as scheduling and patient communication—to reduce staff burnout and improve efficiency while minimizing risk.
June 2026 brought a series of new product releases and clinical software updates to the orthodontic market, including advanced intraoral scanners, expanded clear aligner capabilities, refittable retainers, and enterprise-level practice management platforms.
Align Technology has launched new AI-powered tools across its digital platform, including enhanced treatment simulation, diagnostic features, and workflow updates to support orthodontic treatment planning and patient communication.
From precision cutters and ergonomic hand instruments to specialty removers and multifunctional mirrors, these orthodontic tools are designed to support efficiency, accuracy, and durability in everyday clinical workflows.
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AI-powered search is changing how patients discover orthodontic practices. A website that simply looks professional is no longer enough. Clear messaging, strong credibility signals, and a consistent digital presence are becoming essential for helping both patients and AI platforms understand and recommend a practice.
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Highly optimized practices may appear productive, but tight schedules and limited margin can leave them vulnerable when unexpected challenges arise.
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Orthodontic practices have access to more data than ever before, but technology alone does not improve efficiency. Roger P. Levin, DDS, explains why practice leaders should focus on a small set of key performance metrics, delegate data analysis to trained office managers, and use exception reporting to identify operational problems before they impact production and revenue.
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SoftSmile CEO Khamzat Asabaev explains how the company is addressing the limitations of traditional aligner workflows by uniting treatment planning, CBCT data, and manufacturing into a single, orthodontist-controlled platform.
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From automated SMS replies to a deep integration with Align Technology, Greyfinch CEO Jake Gulick explains how the platform is building a connected ecosystem to eliminate manual clinic workflows.
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In this episode, Gary Salman, CEO of Black Talon Security, joins the podcast to explore the harsh reality of navigating an orthodontic data breach. Moving beyond standard prevention advice, the discussion covers a real-world ransomware attack, the myth of cloud software immunity, and the critical first steps to take if your network is compromised.
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As the clear aligner manufacturer expands its domestic manufacturing and U.S. market presence, Vice President Jason Tabb explains how a reliance on long-term clinical feedback is driving the company’s strategy.
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AI-powered search summaries are increasingly shaping how prospective patients discover orthodontists, often delivering answers before users ever visit a practice website. As zero-click search grows, practices must adapt their SEO and content strategies to remain visible, credible, and competitive in AI-driven search results.
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