Align opens 2021 Research Award Program
2020-11-02
Align Technology has launched its 2021 Research Award Program, which will provide up to $300,000 to support clinical and scientific dental research in universities around
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Orthosnap reaches milestone with 1 millionth aligner
2020-10-28
Dental aligner system provider Orthosnap has shipped its millionth aligner and partnered with more than 500 dental practices across the U.S. to help treat patients
SmileDirectClub inks deal with DECA Dental
2020-10-25
SmileDirectClub has partnered with Texas dental service organization (DSO) DECA Dental to offer the company’s signature invisible aligner treatment at DECA-affiliated practices. The partnership gives
Align unveils Invisalign G8
2020-10-21
Align Technology has released Invisalign G8, a new aligner technology. The new technology includes the company’s SmartForce Aligner Activation and treats crowding, crossbite, and deep
GSO gives free braces to 4 kids in Ga.
2020-10-13
The Georgia School of Orthodontics (GSO) has awarded four children in Atlanta with free orthodontic care through its Gift of a Smile program. The program
OrVance debuts campaign for nontraditional dental wax
2020-10-13
OrVance has released a 30-second commercial intended to educate orthodontic patients about the deficiencies of traditional dental wax. The Ax the Wax campaign follows research
Align offers 4-part digital excellence series
2020-10-12
Align Technology is offering a free four-part webinar series on the benefits of a digital dental workflow. Designed for general dentists, orthodontists, and laboratory owners,
SmileDirectClub secures additional U.S. patents
2020-10-07
SmileDirectClub has secured two new U.S. patents, one for its electric toothbrush with interchangeable aligner head and another for its Bluetooth-powered aligner case. U.S. patent
Byte partners with California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce to expand access
2020-09-14
Clear-aligner brand Byte has teamed up with the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC) on an initiative to expand access to teledentistry and remote teeth-straightening
LightForce Orthodontics closes $14M series B round
2020-09-09
LightForce Orthodontics has raised $14 million in series B funding to further develop its 3D-printed customizable bracket system. Image courtesy of LightForce Orthodontics. Tyche Partners
Don’t Stand in the Way of Making Dentistry Fun
2020-09-08
From a simple tool like a digital camera to more complex technologies, such as intraoral scanners and 3D imaging, nothing has influenced and guided my
SmileDirectClub dumps plan to open $37M plant in Texas
2020-09-06
SmileDirectClub has scrapped its plans to open a $37 million dental lab manufacturing plant in Kyle, TX, according to a report from KVUE. The plant was