3D printing firm Voodoo Manufacturing of New York City has begun offering a 3D manufacturing service to supply clear aligners for dental applications. The company’s
When patients visit orthodontists, they often seek much more than better smiles. Digital technologies such as 3D printing can provide patients with visuals that help
An orthodontist who is accused of paying $157,000 in kickbacks and providing free dental work to an Arkansas lawmaker has pleaded not guilty to the
A well-known orthodontist in Arkansas has been charged with 15 counts of fraud and wire fraud on charges that he allegedly paid bribes to and
Direct-to-consumer teeth-straightening service company SmileDirectClub filed an initial public offering (IPO) on August 16. The company hopes to raise $100 million, according to documents filed with
SmileDirectClub has opened four retail locations in the U.K. The newly opened retail locations are in London and Birmingham. The company also announced plans to
Patients needing orthognathic surgery generally have orthodontic treatment before and after. Researchers wondered if clear-aligner therapy was a valid option for patients who need this
Are general or pediatric dentists better at identifying when a patient needs orthodontic treatment? Which group is more likely to refer a patient to an
Medical device company Align Technology reported increases in revenues and clear-aligner shipments for the second quarter of 2019. For the quarter (end-June 30), the company
SmileDirectClub has launched aligners to straighten teeth during sleep. The new Nighttime Clear Aligners are for patients age 12 and older with mild crowding and
The use of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) shows promise for accelerating orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) and reducing the associated pain. Researchers conducted a randomized clinical
Carestream Dental announced that two of its imaging systems have been certified for use with Dentsply Sirona’s SureSmile aligner system. Digital images from Carestream’s CS
