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Straumann Group reveals its plans for the Middle East

Having a clear vision of unlocking the potential of people’s lives, Straumann delivers cutting-edge product innovations that are regarded as industry ...

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Scientists analyse bacteria on clear aligners

MOSCOW, Russia: One primary benefit of aligners over fixed appliances is that, because they can be removed, biofilm formed on the teeth can be more easily ...

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AOSC returns to Singapore in February

SINGAPORE: For the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Association of Orthodontists (Singapore) Congress (AOSC) will take place as an ...

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3D-printing start-up promises 100-fold reduction in print times

BOULDER, US: After raising an astounding US$1.3 million (€1.24 million) in a seed funding round, Vitro3D will take its place as a commercial rival in ...

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When do you waste unused aligners, and how can you avoid it?

Orthodontic treatment with clear aligners has been a game-changer for our profession. If as an orthodontist you use clear aligners, you probably have ...

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Addressing smile aesthetics with digital orthodontic planning and treatment: A case report

In an era where aesthetics and beauty dominate in advertisement, social media and many other aspects of our everyday lives, patients are actively involved ...

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Dentistry scrapes through third‑quarter check-up

LEIPZIG, Germany: The cascading effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have hobbled global pandemic recovery. Third-quarter reports from the largest ...

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Stop asking aligners to do things they are not good at!

Clear aligners have come a long way in the past 25 years and have evolved to be incredibly pervasive and effective, thanks to enormous consumer demand and ...

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Stock in major clear aligner companies slides as shipments fall short

LEIPZIG, Germany: Disappointing third-quarter results from SmileDirectClub (SDC) and Align Technology show that clear aligners are struggling to live up to ...

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New protocol for complex treatment with in-house clear aligners just as effective as fixed appliances

DAMASCUS, Syria: The use of clear aligners in mild to moderate cases of malocclusion has been the subject of numerous studies, particularly as more dentists...

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A clear world vision of the future—EAS announces line-up for annual congress in Turin

TURIN, Italy: The fourth congress of the European Aligner Society (EAS) spans two and half days of plenary lectures led by some of the most experienced, ...

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Planmeca launches HeySmile clear aligner system

HELSINKI, Finland/MALAGA, Spain: Finnish dental company Planmeca has announced its move into invisible orthodontics with the launch of HeySmile, a ...

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Clear aligner company uLab Systems included in list of fastest-growing US companies

MEMPHIS, Tenn., US: The young orthodontic company uLab Systems has been recognised as one of the fastest-growing private enterprises in the US for 2022. The...

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Providing best orthodontic treatment in era of patient empowerment

LONDON, UK: Digital technologies have changed the way in which we live and the ways in which we align teeth. According to leading UK orthodontic specialist ...

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Orthobrain launches clear aligner system designed by orthodontists

CLEVELAND, US: Dentists have a wide range of choices when it comes to selecting a clear aligner system for their clinic, and the options are increasingly ...

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SmileDirectClub to launch SDC+ premium clear aligner treatment

NASHVILLE, Tenn., US: The pioneer of direct-to-consumer (D2C) clear aligner treatment will begin selling a premium, dentist-led treatment package within the...

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Global clear aligner market: The stars are aligned

BURNABY, Canada: The global clear aligner market continues to grow at a rapid pace and looks set to overtake fixed appliances as the most popular ...

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Indian Orthodontic Society campaigns against at-home aligner treatment

CHENNAI, India: The Indian Orthodontic Society (IOS) has submitted a complaint about direct-to-consumer (D2C) clear aligner therapy to the country’s ...

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Treatment of a patient with a congenitally missing lateral incisor using aligners: A case report

The maxillary lateral incisor is the second most common congenitally missing tooth.1, 2 Owing to the aesthetically prominent region it is located in, ...

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Aligner orthodontics: EAS summer meeting in Portugal offers clinical and technical expertise

OPORTO, Portugal: The second European Aligner Society (EAS) summer meeting, held at the Hilton Porto Gaia hotel on 1 and 2 July, was attended by 276 dental ...

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Clinicians and researchers advancing aligner orthodontic treatment together

Dr Tommaso Castroflorio is the president and director of education of the European Aligner Society (EAS). He is a passionate and enthusiastic teacher, ...

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Promising partnership: World’s largest clear aligner clinic changes to Spark

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: Ormco, an expert in innovative and high-quality orthodontic treatment solutions, has announced a new partnership in the field of ...

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Align Technology announces collaboration with EAS

OPORTO, Portugal: Align Technology has announced a new collaboration with the European Aligner Society (EAS) at the society’s summer meeting that is ...

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Effective application of interproximal reduction during aligner treatment

The concept of interproximal enamel reduction (also referred to as IPR or stripping) as a means of providing space to alleviate a crowded dentition was ...

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Latest Impress flagship clinic for invisible orthodontic services to be in Leeds

LEEDS, UK: Europe’s largest invisible orthodontics chain has announced a massive 3,300 ft² clinic, the first true flagship for Leeds and the fourth ...

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Aligners: More regulation or just a consumer product?

Why do we need to straighten teeth? How do we do it? What is the best way? These are the big questions nowadays, and I think that the answers to these ...

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Dental sales a mixed bag as war and supply difficulties bog down pandemic recovery

LEIPZIG, Germany: Dental companies may have expected a widespread ebbing away of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic to bring them out of the financial woods. However, ...

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How can remote monitoring lead to better treatment outcomes?

A prevailing myth in healthcare is that the expertise of practitioners is only accessible on-site. The reality is becoming quite different today. With the ...

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Digital dentistry is not the future; it is the present

BASEL, Switzerland: It is clear from the growing number of clinicians already using digital technologies that offering simple, safe and more pleasant ...

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The role of the orthodontist: Healthcare provider or salesperson?

The demand for gorgeous, perfect smiles has exploded in recent years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the amount of time spent behind the screen, whether in ...

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