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.
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.
With the launch of 3D-printed metal brackets, LightForce is framing its entire platform under a new appliance category: generative braces. This transition represents more than a product launch; it is a shift in terminology that distinguishes traditional mass production from true patient-specific generation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.