August 2026 Orthodontic Product News Roundup
This month's roundup covers Dentaurum's new Orthocryl Pink shade, DEXIS's DDS certifications, Alta Smiles' funding for its bracketless system, and Planet DDS's expanded AI tools for orthodontic practices.
Category: Brackets & Wires
Brackets & Wires
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Brackets & Wires
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DentalMonitoring and Celebrace Win AAO New Product Awards
The AAO named DM End-To-End Monitoring by DentalMonitoring and Celebrace by Celebrace as winners of its 2026 New Products Showcase Award at the annual session, following onsite voting by orthodontists and residents.
Treatment Products
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How OrthoFX AirFlex Is Rethinking Aligner Forces and Compliance
Orthodontists Robert "Tito" Norris and C. William Dabney explain how OrthoFX AirFlex's hyper-elastic material and patented air gap are reshaping aligner forces, wear time, and attachment protocols—alleviating some of the profession's most persistent clinical pain points.
Brackets
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The 2026 AAO Ortho Innovator Award Winners
From robotic systems that fully automate instrument sterilization to AI-powered custom metal brackets, the winners of the 2026 AAO Ortho Innovator Award are tackling the specialty's biggest operational challenges. Take a closer look at the five breakthrough technologies recognized this year for advancing clinical care and practice efficiency.
Wires
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SureSmile Robotically Bent Wires Promoted for Practice Efficiency
Dentsply Sirona is refocusing attention on SureSmile robotically bent wires, citing past studies that show reduced treatment time and fewer appointments.