Category: Treatment Products

Treatment Products

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.

Treatment Products

Alta Smiles Secures Seed Funding and Appoints Former 3M, Dentsply Sirona Executives to Board

Alta Smiles raised seed funding to advance commercialization of its C5 Hidden Orthodontics system and appointed former 3M and Dentsply Sirona executives Dan McMaster and Gene Dorff to its board of directors.

Treatment Products

The Story Behind the Orthodontist Who Saved a Lingual Braces Technology

When the lingual orthodontic company InBrace suddenly ceased operations in April 2025, orthodontists were left stranded with unfinished cases. Rather than abandon the technology, Dr Scott Schwartz purchased the intellectual property to launch InSmile Braces—a completely rebranded, provider-focused lingual system designed to strip away clinical complexity.

Aligners

Angel Aligner Launches iOrtho Release 6.2 with Updated Diagnostic and Prescription Tools

Angelalign Technology has released iOrtho 6.2, adding new 3D visualization tools, variable trimline options, and a redesigned prescription form to its digital planning platform for orthodontists.

Auxiliaries

RHE Ortho Introduces Refittable, Chairside Clear Retainer

RHE Ortho has launched the Rocket Retainer, a clear, refittable orthodontic retainer that can be fitted chairside without impressions or scans, using a patent-pending polyolefin elastomer, according to the company.

Bonding

Ormco Expands Digital Bonding Bracket Options and Showcases EtchFree System at AAO

Ormco has expanded its digital bonding software to support most of its bracket portfolio and will debut a new EtchFree Bonding system delivery format at the 2026 AAO Annual Session in Orlando.

Brackets

Celebrace Becomes Preferred Vendor on Mari’s List

Celebrace has been named a preferred vendor on Mari’s List, giving 3,000 North American orthodontic practices access to its AI-driven custom metal braces system, launch pricing, and onboarding support.

Instruments

Henry Schein Orthodontics Partners With Eversmile to Distribute smartIPR

Henry Schein Orthodontics will exclusively distribute Eversmile’s smartIPR system in the US, introducing an oscillating technology designed to replace traditional IPR tools and streamline interproximal reduction procedures.

Accessories

HuFriedyGroup Partners With Seattle Study Club to Expand Dental Education

HuFriedyGroup has formed a strategic partnership with Seattle Study Club to provide dental professionals with expanded access to educational resources, hands-on training, and infection prevention solutions.