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World Orthodontic Health Day (15 May) by World Federation of Orthodontists

The World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO) is delighted to announce the upcoming celebration of World Orthodontic Health Day on 15 May 2023. This ...

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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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Study establishes patient motivations for seeking clear aligner therapy across five European countries

BERLIN, Germany: There is increasing demand for CAT for mild to moderate malocclusion in adults. However, there is a lack of information on the motivations ...

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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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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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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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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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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 ...

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Pandemic-proof? Align Technology sold a record number of clear aligners in 2020

TEMPE, Ariz., U.S.: Align Technology sold a record 1.6 million cases of clear aligners in 2020—the same year in which most governments and businesses ...

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DT South Asia No. 12, 2023

Enhancing oral care in autistic kids with sensory-adapted dental environments / News / Interview: “The concept of the root canal blockage course was born out of the desire to teach and practise different techniques”