Could nanotechnology ease orthodontic surgery?

2018-03-07

What if the invasiveness of orthodontic surgery could be supplanted by something kinder and gentler for patients with a severe malocclusion? Enter a novel developing

3Shape debuts products at Chicago Midwinter

2018-02-22

3Shape has introduced a number of new products at this week’s 2018 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. The company’s new open clear-aligner workflow includes a

AP report: Dental students took selfie with severed head

2018-02-04

Graduate dental students took a selfie with two severed heads used for medical research during a training workshop at Yale University in New Haven, CT,

Align Technology reports increased Q4, 2017 revenues

2018-01-29

Medical device company Align Technology reported increases in revenues and clear aligner shipments for the fourth quarter of 2017 and the year. For the quarter

3M, 3Shape partner on orthodontic digital workflow

2018-01-29

3Shape and 3M have announced a partnership that allows practitioners to use 3Shape’s scanner and indirect bonding software for digital workflows. The agreement will allow

Align terminates interoperability contract with 3Shape

2017-12-19

Medical device company Align Technology will terminate its interoperability contract with 3Shape as of January 17, 2018. The termination means Align will not accept digital

Plant-based mouthwash rivals chlorhexidine in new study

2017-12-18

A plant used in traditional Indian medicine may also benefit orthodontic and dental patients. A new study found that neem mouthwash rivaled chlorhexidine at reducing

Osteocytes Play Key Role in Orthodontic Tooth Movement

2017-10-20

During orthodontic tooth movement, osteoclastic bone resorption is essential for alveolar bone remodeling. The receptor activator of nuclear factor-kB ligand (RANKL), a protein crucial to

New product: Aligner appliance for sleep disorders debuts

2017-09-24

SleepArchiTx has introduced an appliance that works with a patient’s aligner to treat sleep disorders. The Aligner Sleep Appliance is cleared by the U.S. Food

Straumann acquires ClearCorrect for $150M

2017-08-16

Straumann Group has acquired clear aligner manufacturer ClearCorrect. The acquisition price was approximately $150 million, and the deal is expected to be finalized before the

Case report: Orthodontic brace wire found in bowel

2017-08-08

You might have seen stray wires from orthodontia in a patient’s mouth, but what about in their abdomen? Physicians in Australia found a piece of

OrthoAccel appoints new CEO

2017-07-25

Medical device company OrthoAccel Technologies has named David Josza as its new CEO. Josza previously served as the corporate vice president and general manager for