As digital tools like 3D printing and intraoral scanning become standard, experts urge orthodontic practices to update infection control protocols and ensure staff receive thorough training to meet new regulatory and safety demands.
Smartee Denti-Technology and Straumann Group have entered a strategic partnership involving technology co-development and a minority equity investment.
uLab Systems and Biolux Technology have partnered to bundle uSmile aligners with the OrthoPulse near-infrared light therapy device. Orthodontic Products spoke with representatives from both companies and an orthodontist using the bundle to explore how the integration is impacting treatment efficiency, comfort, and predictability.
Align Technology has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission seeking to block Angelalign clear aligner imports, while Angelalign denies the claims and says it will defend itself.
Angelalign reported $161.4 million in revenue and a 47.7% increase in global case volume in the first half of 2025, driven by international market growth.
Align Technology has received regulatory approval to launch its 3D-printed Invisalign Palatal Expander System in China in the second half of 2025.
Bracket and bonding innovations streamline workflows and boost patient comfort. Here's what's new for orthodontic practices.
Grin and KLOwen will co-host the Custom + Connected 2025 summit this October in Texas, focusing on the integration of remote monitoring and custom digital braces systems to enhance orthodontic practice efficiency and patient care.
Four orthodontists share how digital custom bracket systems are transforming their fixed appliance cases—from treatment planning to patient outcomes—and why they think it’s redefining the standard of care.
Buffalo Dental Manufacturing's new AlignerWorks system is designed to streamline the precision fabrication of custom oral appliances.
Biolux Technology will present its FDA-cleared OrthoPulse device at the 2025 AAO Annual Session in Philadelphia, highlighting its use of near-infrared light to accelerate orthodontic treatment.
DentalMonitoring and Ormco have launched a new partnership offering 25% discounts on remote monitoring fees and a software integration to streamline refinement workflows for Spark aligner users.