DEXIS recently announced comprehensive updates to its digital imaging ecosystem, featuring CBCT motion correction software, a slim intraoral scanner tip, expanded cloud collaboration, and a new hardware subscription model designed to streamline orthodontic workflows.
Correcting skeletal Class II malocclusions in growing patients has traditionally required a trade-off between clinical efficiency and patient compliance. By integrating engineered occlusal blocks directly into clear aligners, Angel Aligner’s A6 system allows orthodontists to bypass preliminary leveling and begin advancing the jaw and aligning the arches simultaneously from aligner one.
Roger P. Levin, DDS, explains why clinical leadership requires active team motivation to improve performance, resolve workplace conflict, and build a more engaged practice culture.
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.
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Clear performance goals can help orthodontic practices move beyond day-to-day operations and unlock greater production potential. Dr Roger P. Levin outlines seven key growth targets, the business systems that support them, and why tracking progress weekly is essential for sustained practice growth.
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July 2026 brought a series of new product releases and clinical software updates to the orthodontic market, including AI-driven treatment planning tools, custom bracket systems, enterprise cybersecurity solutions, and advanced clinical handpieces.
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The Invisalign Palatal Expander now features integrated hooks, enabling new adjunctive mechanics for Class III cases. Dr Kent Morris explains how they expand treatment options and improve efficiency in early intervention workflows.
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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.
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Orthodontic software is evolving to support both hands-on clinicians and efficiency-minded practitioners, proving that digital automation does not require sacrificing precise clinical control.
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In this episode of the Orthodontic Products Podcast, sponsored by Solventum, Dr Thomas Crary discusses how the shift from conventional intraorally cured attachments to pre-formed, 3D-printed alternatives is solving clear aligner therapy’s predictability problem. He explains how eliminating manual flash cleanup preserves attachment geometry, improves bond strength, and ensures precise tooth tracking.
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Faced with persistent aligner unseats and tracking issues, a high-volume Illinois orthodontic practice transitioned its aligner starts to OrthoFX’s FXClear material. Dr Terry Sellke reports on the clinical outcomes of the shift, detailing a significant reduction in refinements and improved finishes.
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As orthodontic practices modernize their financial workflows, Franshaun Thomas of Synchrony, parent company of CareCredit, discusses the technologies driving the shift and what orthodontists should know about digital payments, financing, and practice efficiency.
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