AAOF creates Bray research award

2017-07-17

The American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF) has recognized Robert James Bray, DDS, by creating a biomedical research award in his name. Numerous dentists, Align

FDA releases new consumer update on braces

2017-06-11

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new consumer update on orthodontics. The update addresses common questions that patients ask about braces

Inc.’s Latest 30 Under 30 List Includes Dental Entrepreneurs

2017-04-26

,Inc. Magazine’s just-released 12th annual “30 Under 30” list includes two wunderkinds who started the subscription invisible aligner subscription service SmileDirectClub. With a current network of more

3Shape gets exclusive integration with AO bracket system

2017-04-17

3Shape announced that its indirect bonding application now digitally integrates with American Orthodontics’ (AO) bracket system. The exclusive integration allows practitioners to plan treatment using

Meet the Golden Hands Award of Xcellence Nominees

2017-01-26

Congratulations to the final nominees for the 2017 Golden Hands Award of Xcellence, sponsored by the California Dental Expo. The award is presented annually on

OrthoAccel announces CEO resignation, $15M in financing

2017-01-10

Medical device company OrthoAccel Technologies has announced that Michael K. Lowe will step down as CEO, and it has raised $15 million in new equity

Can laser therapy accelerate orthodontic tooth movement?

2016-11-27

Dental crowding is an issue in much of the U.S. population, but lengthy treatment time leads some patients to dismiss leveling and alignment treatments. Low-light

Propel files petition against OrthoAccel patent

2016-11-21

Propel Orthodontics has filed a petition against an OrthoAccel Technologies patent for vibrating orthodontic devices. In the petition, Propel alleges OrthoAccel’s U.S. Patent No. 8,500,446

U.S. judge rules against orthodontics firm in ad case

2016-10-26

A U.S. district court has ruled on October 26 that Propel Orthodontics has “disseminated false and misleading advertisements” for its tooth aligners, while granting a

OrthoAccel names new senior VP

2016-10-12

OrthoAccel Technologies has named a new senior vice president of North American sales. Mark Steele, most recently the executive vice president of sales for Medical

Young Innovations acquires orthodontics firm

2016-09-19

Dental supply manufacturer Young Innovations has acquired the Orthodontic Store, a provider of orthodontic appliances, supplies, and instruments. Current customers and vendors will see no

ClearCorrect: Align, ITC won’t appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

2016-08-31

Align Technology and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will not appeal a 2015 federal court decision that determined the ITC does not have the