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Dental News
Digitally visualise clear aligner treatment results with new Align Technology outcome simulator
TEMPE, Ariz., US: Align Technology has introduced a new digital tool that uses advanced algorithms to provide in-face visualisation of a patient’s ...
Invisible orthodontics market: North American market remains solid, Chinese market grows rapidly
The global invisible orthodontics market size was valued at US$2.9 billion (€2.7 billion) in 2020. It is expected to reach US$11.6 billion in 2027, ...
SmileDirectClub slashes net loss, signals major strategy change for 2022
NASHVILLE, Tenn., US: SmileDirectClub (SDC) became the public face of direct-to-consumer (D2C) orthodontics when it experienced phenomenal growth between ...
Sales slowdown puts the brakes on Align Technology’s record run
TEMPE, Ariz., US: Align Technology performed notably well in 2020, even as the pandemic took a bite out of income streams, and the company broke its own ...
Straumann Group to acquire Berlin clear aligner manufacturer PlusDental
BASEL, Switzerland: The dentist-led clear aligner treatment solutions provider PlusDental is to become part of the Straumann Group. The full acquisition ...
DentalMonitoring launches new virtual platform for a lifelong patient experience
AUSTIN, Texas, US: DentalMonitoring offers orthodontic and dental solutions and is a pioneer of the remote monitoring of dental care using artificial ...
EAS summer meeting to focus on 3D virtual planning of aligners
OPORTO, Portugal: The European Aligner Society (EAS), in conjunction with the Sociedade Portuguesa de Alinhadores Dentários (Portuguese aligner society), ...
Cast mould clear aligners: Orthosnap upends market with greater precision, lower cost
WESTBURY, N.Y., US: Digital is undoubtedly the current buzzword in the field of orthodontics, but what if digitally produced clear aligners were less ...
Women in dentistry: Hear from Eva-Maria Meijnen, co-CEO PlusDental
Female leaders are still under-represented in many fields, and dentistry is no exception. This situation inspired Dental Tribune International (DTI) to ...
Clear aligners market expected to see substantial growth
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Advancements in 3D-scanning technology, thermoforming materials and 3D printing have paved the way for the clear aligner market to be ...
Impress launches recycling initiative to keep clear aligners out of landfills
BARCELONA, Spain: The popularity of clear aligners in orthodontics has unfortunately resulted in an increased amount of refuge, and the environmental impact...
Remote orthodontics: BOS releases new guidance on teledentistry
LONDON, UK: The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has recently released guidance on teledentistry and remote interactions in orthodontic care. By offering ...
SureSmile retainers: Designed to hold teeth in place
CHARLOTTE, N.C., US/ BENSHEIM, Germany: Dentsply Sirona, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of professional dental products and technologies, has ...
Interview: Dr Rune Fisker discusses key digital dentistry trends for 2022
As the senior vice president for product strategy at 3Shape, Dr Rune Fisker has been instrumental in driving the company’s focus on digital dentistry...
Candid takes on the aligner market from a new angle
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., US: Clear aligner company Candid has historically pitched its services as being for orthodontists only, using that exclusivity to ...
Clear aligners: The star of 2021
LEIPZIG, Germany: Last year, clear aligner therapy provided dentists around the world with an attractive income stream even as patient volumes remained ...
4D-printed clear aligners found to show promise
BONN, Germany: A study led by researchers at the University Hospital Bonn has found that 4D-printed orthodontic clear aligners can apply biocompatible ...
Calibrated IPR can improve predictability of clear aligner therapy
NEW YORK, U.S.: The number of dental practices that offer clear aligner treatment is increasing, and so too is the need for interproximal reduction (IPR) as...
Graphy presents first direct 3D-printed aligner with shape memory function
COLOGNE, Germany: At the 39th International Dental Show (IDS) in September, South Korean manufacturer Graphy showcased the world’s first direct 3D-printed...
Pandemic headwinds batter SmileDirectClub
NASHVILLE, Tenn., U.S.: SmileDirectClub (SDC) is a leading provider of remote clear aligner therapy, but the company has missed out on the economic immunity...
Europe’s clear aligner market heats up as Impress opens new production facility
BARCELONA, Spain: Orthodontics company Impress has opened an automated clear aligner production facility that uses HP industrial 3D-printing technology. The...
Third EAS congress: It finally happened!
ST JULIAN’S, Malta: The third European Aligner Society (EAS) congress was postponed three times owing to coronavirus restrictions, but finally the EAS ...
Interview: The strength of a profession lies in coming together as a community
After three postponements owing to coronavirus restrictions, the third European Aligner Society (EAS) congress was finally held on 7 to 9 October. Dental ...
SmileDirectClub expands into France
NASHVILLE, Tenn., U.S.: Clear aligner manufacturer SmileDirectClub (SDC) has recently announced that it is planning to launch its orthodontic products in ...
Align Technology showcases digital portfolio
COLOGNE, Germany: At IDS 2021, Align Technology will be showcasing the Align Digital Platform, including the most recent innovations from its digital ...
LM-Activator: Delivering early orthodontic intervention
COLOGNE, Germany: LM-Dental takes great pride in turning dental care into a safe, efficient and altogether pleasant experience. At the 2021 International ...
2021 Invisalign Scientific Symposium presents efficacy and applicability of clear aligners
LONDON, UK: From 2 to 3 July, Align Technology presented its third Invisalign Scientific Symposium, which was held in a digital format for the second time ...
Gunman killed by police after injuring three workers at SmileDirectClub plant
NASHVILLE, Tenn., U.S.: A shooting at SmileDirectClub’s Nashville manufacturing facility was carried out by an active employee and resulted in three ...
China emerging as key orthodontics and clear aligner market
BEIJING, China: When the largest Chinese clear aligner manufacturer floated shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange in June, it was obliged to make available...
What would a decade-old investment of $1,000 in Align Technology be worth today?
SAN JOSE, Calif., U.S.: The Invisalign clear aligner system entered the market with a string of patents and no competitors in the late 1990s. According to ...