Aspen Dental introduces Motto clear aligners
2021-06-14
Aspen Dental Management has unveiled its Motto clear aligners. With Motto, patients first receive a digital scan to custom manufacture each aligner. Onsite labs and
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Week in Review: Girl swallows orthodontic wire | Harassment of hygienists | The cost of periodontal disease
2021-06-11
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Summer is approaching and more relaxed days may be on the horizon, but the dental news shows no sign of slowing down.
Orthodontic wire leads to appendicitis in 11-year-old girl
2021-06-06
A 2.7-cm orthodontic wire caused appendicitis in an 11-year-old girl in California, according to a report published in the August issue of the Journal of
Dentsply Sirona acquires assets of Propel Orthodontics
2021-06-03
Dentsply Sirona announced it has acquired the assets of orthodontic device developer Propel Orthodontics, including the company’s VPro device and Fastrack mobile app. Company leaders
Align updates iTero features
2021-06-02
Align Technology is touting its newly released iTero Workflow 2.0 software, as well as a new autoupload feature for the iTero Element 5D imaging system.
Dentsply Sirona joins forces with 3Shape
2021-05-31
Dentsply Sirona is teaming up with 3Shape in a strategic partnership aimed at digital dentistry. In the first phase of the partnership, the companies will
U.S. orthodontic spending climbs 70% over 2 decades
2021-05-23
In 2016, patients in the U.S. spent about $20 billion on orthodontic treatments, according to a study published on May 17 in BMC Oral Health. This
Align celebrates milestone, donates $10M to Align Foundation
2021-04-29
Align Technology announced that more than 10 million patients have begun treatment with the Invisalign system. To celebrate, the company is donating $10 million to the Align
Good-looking teeth are in fashion thanks to Zoom
2021-04-28
Having the best-looking teeth is now fashionable thanks to a spike in virtual meetings, the rise of online dental influencers, and high-end oral care products,
Dominion National partners with SmileDirectClub
2021-04-14
Dominion National announced it has partnered with SmileDirectClub to offer its members access to SmileDirectClub’s orthodontic clear aligner program for teeth straightening. Dominion members will
SmileDirectClub launches smile guarantee program
2021-04-12
SmileDirectClub has launched a new program called Lifetime Smile Guarantee that supports its clear aligner therapy. Patients who complete clear aligner therapy with SmileDirectClub and
Clear Blue Smiles joins forces with GreenSky
2021-04-12
Clear aligner provider Clear Blue Smiles has formed a strategic alliance with GreenSky Patient Solutions. The deal will enable Clear Blue Smiles to offer financing
