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LightForce Orthodontics secures funding for 3D‑printed brackets

BURLINGTON, Mass., US: A Series D funding round has generated US$80 million (€73 million) for LightForce Orthodontics. The young Massachusetts company ...

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COVID-19 pandemic had both positive and negative consequences for orthodontists

RICHMOND, Va., US: No orthodontic clinician in the world was left unaffected by the extreme adaptation to practice and procedure required during the ...

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Pop dentistry: Does Kate Middleton have the most coveted smile of them all?

LONDON, UK: For clinicians specialising in cosmetic dentistry, many patients may wish to have their smiles modelled on those of others. Cosmetic dentists ...

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Mini-implant-borne sliders and expanders to overcome aligner limitations

Aligners are gaining in popularity in orthodontics. Advantages are aesthetics and less risk of white spot lesions.1 With aligners, teeth can be effectively ...

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ClearCorrect drives digitalisation of orthodontic journeys

ROUND ROCK, Texas, US: ClearCorrect, a leading provider of orthodontic solutions, continues to meet clinicians’ demand with its empowering digital ...

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Pushing the boundaries with clear aligners: Multidisciplinary treatment planning

The evolution of clear aligner therapy has transformed the way we connect and communicate with our patients. As clinicians, it has also redefined our ...

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Agreement frees thousands of clear aligner patients from non‑disclosure agreements

WASHINGTON, US: Patients who are unhappy with their orthodontic treatment must be allowed to speak out about it and file complaints if necessary. This was ...

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ClearCorrect launches updates to its empowering digital workflow

BASEL, Switzerland: ClearCorrect, Straumann Group’s flagship orthodontic brand, is excited to announce the launch of new and updated digital products. ...

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Boosting facial aesthetics through a hybrid approach of the Carriere Motion appliance and Reveal clear aligners

When Dr Edward Angle first classified malocclusions for orthodontic treatment, he created the categories of Class I, II and III, the principal categories by...

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Interview at the EAS congress: Dr Flores Mir talks about the orthodontic patient’s treatment journey

Professor of orthodontics Dr Carlos Flores Mir is the director of the orthodontic graduate programme and director of graduate studies at the University of ...

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Fourth EAS congress shows how important it has become for orthodontics

TURIN, Italy: The fourth European Aligner Society (EAS) congress, held from 11 to 13 May at the Centro Congressi Lingotto in Turin, was a remarkable event. ...

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All buttoned up! Styling your plastic with elastics

Clear aligners have become a popular method of orthodontic treatment in the new millennium, led by the launch of Invisalign by Align Technology in 1997. ...

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Envista Summit 2023 opens in Dubai

DUBAI, UAE: Today, Envista, a global leader in dentistry, launched its fully booked summit at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai. About 1,250 participants ...

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Perio-ortho synergy: “Excellent periodontal health is mandatory for a predictable orthodontic outcome”

The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) chose “perio-ortho synergy”—a combined periodontal and orthodontic treatment approach—as the topic ...

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Fraunhofer using smart materials to make clear aligner therapy cheaper, more sustainable

POTSDAM, Germany: Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (IAP) and the University Hospital of Düsseldorf have developed a new...

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ClearCorrect expands into international markets and new manufacturing lines

BASEL, Switzerland: ClearCorrect, a pioneering provider of orthodontic solutions, has pressed ahead with its global growth strategy, driven by several new ...

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Artificial intelligence in dentistry: Streamlining orthodontic care

FARMINGTON, Conn., US: Many factors may influence therapeutic decisions in orthodontics. For example, orthodontists may sometimes inaccurately interpret ...

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CEPPRO: Evolving beyond digital orthodontic diagnosis

COLOGNE, Germany: DDH seeks to increase clinical utilisation of digital dentistry by developing digital dentistry solutions and services that employ ...

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ClearCorrect launches updates to its empowering digital workflow

COLOGNE, Germany: ClearCorrect, the Straumann Group’s flagship orthodontic brand, is excited to announce new and updated digital products launching at ...

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ClearCorrect: Your partner in orthodontics

COLOGNE, Germany: ClearCorrect, the Straumann Group’s flagship orthodontic brand, is excited to announce new products and features launching at the ...

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ClearCorrect to unveil range of new products at IDS

BASEL, Switzerland/COLOGNE, Germany: During the International Dental Show (IDS), ClearCorrect, the Straumann Group’s flagship orthodontic brand, will ...

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H3D seeks to remedy technician shortage with AI CAD for dental laboratories

MELBOURNE, Australia: H3D, a leading provider of artificial intelligence-assisted CAD (AI CAD) to the hearing aid industry, has announced that it is now ...

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One year, three continents: Perio Master Clinics continue to provide periodontal education

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Perio Master Clinic conferences are about to become a more global affair: a series of three conferences will be held in Europe, the ...

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AOSC 2023 celebrates first in-person edition after pandemic

SINGAPORE: The Association of Orthodontists (Singapore) Congress (AOSC) has recently celebrated a successful return to its in-person event since the ...

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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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ADA reveals new insights into expanding use of intra‑oral appliances

CHICAGO, US: Expanded applications for intra-oral appliances have led to many US dentists providing them to their patients on a regular basis. Fresh ...

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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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“Midwinter Meeting is a must-attend event that is a one-stop shop”

Preparations are already underway for the most exclusive dental event of the Chicago Dental Society (CDS), the Midwinter Meeting. The 158th iteration of the...

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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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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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