Retainers

SmileSaver Aligner/Retainer Smartphone Case Receives Patent

The SmileSaver case attaches magnetically to an adhesive metal plate attached to the user’s smartphone or phone case.

Retainers

Dentagrafix Launches NBA Themed Thermoformable Plastic Sheets for Retainers and Aligners

The plastic sheets feature NBA-licensed logos and designs for a number of teams, including the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Philadelphia 76ers.

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Sharps Disposal Container Shortage: What Does the Orthodontic Practice Need to Know

In this episode of In the Sterilization Room, the latest CDC guidance on how to navigate the shortage and a refresher on best practices.

OrthodontiCell Patent Application Moves Forward for Acceleration System

by Alison Werner | Jun 27, 2019 | Acceleration Devices, Aligner & Retainer Related, Company News, Retainers

OrthodontiCell is a biomedical company developing a bioelectric stimulation mouthpiece to accelerate brace and aligner treatment.

Former Invisalign Execs Launch OrthoFX, a New Direct-to-Consumer Clear Aligner Brand

by Alison Werner | Jun 13, 2019 | Aligners, Retainers

OrthoFX includes face-to-face doctor care and “clear-cut” pricing that includes not only the face-to-face doctor care and 3D scan, but also aligners and retainers.

New Clear Aligner and Retainer Cleaning Foam Available from Smile It’s Viral

by Alison Werner | Jun 12, 2019 | Aligner & Retainer Related, Aligners, Dental Hygiene Products, Retainers

Alightener Foam is a spray foam that reportedly cleans and whitens teeth while wearing a clear aligner or clear retainer.

Practicon Offers SafeCase Metal Retainer Cases

by Alison Werner | Jun 6, 2019 | Aligner & Retainer Related, Retainers, Treatment Related

Designed to offer better protection than plastic cases with snap closures, SmileGoods SafeCase Retainer Tins feature vented screw-on lids.

Industry Insider: The Right Tools for the Job

by Alison Werner | Feb 27, 2019 | Aligners, Pliers, Retainers

DB Orthodontics on how the right aligner pliers can reduce the need for further refinements during clear aligner treatment

Clium, a Portable Oral Appliance Cleaner, Launches Kickstarter Campaign

by Alison Werner | Oct 25, 2018 | Aligner & Retainer Related, Aligners, Dental Hygiene Products, Retainers, Treatment Related

Clium, a portable oral appliance cleaner, features a UV-C light to disinfect 99.99% of bacteria and ultrasonic vibrations to remove any particles attached to the oral appliance.

Retainers: Where We’ve Been, Where We Are Today, and Why It All Matters

by Alison Werner | Jun 13, 2018 | Retainers, Retention, Wires

One orthodontist’s take on how the past has influenced his current retainer choice

2018 Focus on Retainers

by Alison Werner | Jun 13, 2018 | Retainers

A side-by-side comparison of 13 retainer options currently on the market

Ormco Set to Showcase New Orthodontic Product Innovations at AAO Annual Session

by Alison Werner | Apr 26, 2018 | Brackets, Company News, Functional Appliances, Retainers, Wires

Ormco, along with AAO Lab, its lab partner, will showcase Symetri Clear twin brackets, the latest innovations to its Insignia platform, the debut of the Damon Q2, and Memotain.

EverSmile Releases Cleaning and Whitening Products Designed for Orthodontic Patients

by Alison Werner | Mar 15, 2018 | Aligner & Retainer Related, Aligners, Dental Hygiene Products, Retainers, Treatment Related

Founded by Los Angeles-base orthodontist Michael Florman, DDS, EverSmile offers cleaning solutions intended for orthodontic patients treated with aligners, braces, and retainers, that also simultaneously provide teeth whitening.