Dental News

Apollo investment supports vVARDIS’s global Curodont expansion

ZUG, Switzerland: Swiss dental manufacturer vVARDIS has announced a strategic minority investment from funds managed by Apollo, a global alternative asset ...

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Why I changed how I plan clear aligner treatment (and why it may have changed forever)

Before we dive in, I want you to think about what you feel is the biggest reason why your clear aligner treatment is not going as well as it should. There ...

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Unilateral Class II correction in less than a year using leading edge aligners

Today’s consumers want to improve their bite or smile using “braces that don’t show” — meaning aligners, while getting great results quickly and ...

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Orthodontics everywhere: AAO Annual Session finishes up in style

The thrills continue in Central Florida as the American Association of Orthodontists’ annual meeting continues at the Orange County Convention Center. ...

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Laser curing and the fatal flaws of LEDs

LED curing lights have been the industry standard for decades, and for good reason. They are more convenient and effective than the halogen lights that ...

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Ormco EtchFree Bonding system: Introducing the next generation of bonding, inspired by nature

Ormco EtchFree Bonding is a fully moisture-tolerant orthodontic bonding system that eliminates acid etching from orthodontic bonding, optimizing the bonding...

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Confidence and predictability — connected by Dentsply Sirona

Confidence in orthodontics doesn’t just happen. It’s built when the right technologies, products, services and people are connected in the right way. ...

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Dentsply Sirona and Smile Train win Halo Award for Best Technology for Good Initiative

Dentsply Sirona and Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, have been honored with a 2026 Gold Halo Award in the category of Best ...

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Introducing Monet+: One second curing, perfected

When AMD introduced the Monet laser curing light in 2020, the dental world wasn’t sure what to make of it. Was it truly possible to completely cure ...

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New preliminary study finds FXClear Aligners deliver faster treatment, fewer visits, and greater predictability

OrthoFX announced preliminary results from a retrospective clinical study comparing treatment effectiveness and predictability of its FXClear aligner system...

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Ormco expands digital bonding to more orthodontic bracket systems at AAO 2026

Ormco Corporation, a global leader in orthodontic solutions for more than 65 years, this week announced the expanded capabilities of Ormco Digital Bonding ...

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How a fully integrated workflow is quietly reshaping orthodontics

Inside any orthodontic practice today, you’ll see a familiar dance: patients moving between chairs, assistants shifting from scans to photos and ...

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Orthodontics innovation on display: AAO Annual Meeting kicks off in Orlando

Orlando is jam packed with exciting thills, and one of those is taking place over the next few days right at the Orange County Convention Center. The ...

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SureSmile digital orthodontics: one software platform, multiple appliances

SureSmile digital orthodontics delivers a comprehensive, integrated solution designed to support diagnostic precision, workflow efficiency and predictable ...

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AAO publishes position paper to guide clinical use of AI

As products utilizing artificial intelligence rapidly emerge in the orthodontic market, clinicians, educators and residents are increasingly aware of the ...

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Study links oral bacterium to breast cancer initiation and progression

BALTIMORE, US: Growing evidence suggests that the oral microbiome may influence the development of cancers beyond the oral cavity. In a recent preclinical ...

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Dentsply Sirona’s Implant Solutions World Summit 2026 unveils scientific programme and masterclasses

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona is inviting clinicians from around the world to Gothenburg in Sweden on 25–27 June for Implant Solutions World ...

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New implant prognosis model shows strong five-year predictive value

SAN FRANCISCO, US: Unlike earlier implant prognosis models that focused on peri-implant bone loss or disease stage, a newly proposed system integrates ...

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Smartphone imaging tool supports early detection of oral cancer

HOUSTON, US: Because oral cancer is still frequently only diagnosed at an advanced stage, there is a need for adjunctive tools that support early detection ...

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Dentsply Sirona webinar to spotlight ortho-restorative workflow

This week, Dentsply Sirona will host a webinar exploring how orthodontics and restorative dentistry can be combined to support predictable smile ...

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Wearable oral biosensor detects inflammation in real time

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, US: A new intra-oral biosensor developed in the US could transform how periodontal disease is detected and monitored. Aiming to help...

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Dentsply Sirona integrates VDW brand into unified identity

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona has integrated the VDW brand into its corporate identity as part of a branding update intended to create greater ...

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US dentistry: ADA highlights challenges in AI adoption

CHICAGO, US: Broad adoption of artificial intelligence-based (AI-based) tools by US dental clinics could significantly improve diagnostics, treatment ...

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First-ever dental MRI machine receives FDA clearance

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona and Siemens Healthineers have announced that their dental MRI system, MAGNETOM Free.Max Dental Edition, has received ...

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“Innovation must be secure, reliable and resilient”—Aspen Dental on its recent AI implementation

Last month, Aspen Dental Management completed the rollout of VideaHealth’s clinical artificial intelligence (AI) platform across its practices nationwide....

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High growth forecast for global dental laboratories market

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., US: The increasingly digitalised delivery of oral care is supporting sustained growth in dental laboratories. A new report by ...

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SprintRay launches Midas World Tour with GC America, Align Technology and Meisinger Dental

LOS ANGELES, US: SprintRay has announced the launch of the Midas World Tour, a global series of hands-on educational events developed in collaboration with ...

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Colgate Oral Health Network celebrates 15 years of continuing education

NEW YORK, US: The Colgate Oral Health Network (COHN), the online continuing education (CE) platform of Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, is celebrating its 15th...

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Case report: Advances in aligner treatment for open bites deliver stable correction

Orthodontic therapy has faced three persistent challenges for decades: stability of correction, retention strategy and management of open bites — ...

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Reimagining value in implant dentistry: An interview with Glidewell’s Chief Growth Officer Rob Brenneise

Glidewell has announced the national launch of an innovative new approach to implant dentistry. The Glidewell HT No-Charge Implant Program is designed to ...

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Dr. Gerald Niznick’s ‘Penalty Shots’: Taking aim at marketing claims

Dr. Gerald Niznick, DMD, MSD, has a 44-year history in the implant industry, including Core-Vent, Paragon and Implant Direct. In early 2022 at the same Los ...

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Nuventus announces official U.S. launch of the Nuventus NV.C Implant System: a preservation-focused evolution in implant dentistry

Nuventus, a privately held Swiss dental implant company, has announced the official commercial launch of the Nuventus NV.C Implant System in the United ...

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