ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue INVISALIGN VIRTUAL CARE WINS AT MEDTECH BREAKTHROUGH To support doctors during COVID-19, Invisalign Virtual Care launched in March 2020 and is now available in more than 54 countries worldwide. Align Technology Inc has announced that Invisalign Virtual Care has been selected as the winner of the “Best Virtual Care Platform” award in the fifth annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MedTech Breakthrough, an independent ADA CALLS PROPOSED HIPAA PRIVACY RULE CHANGES “OVERLY In a letter to HHS, the ADA is calling for covered dental providers to be given more time for implementation given the current COVID-19 public health emergency. AAO CANCELS IN-PERSON BOSTON ANNUAL SESSION; GOING ALL The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has canceled plans for the in-person component of the 2021 Annual Session, scheduled for Boston, and instead the event will be entirely virtual. In December, the association had rescheduled the in-person component from April to June. In recent months, the AAO had held off on canceling the in SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

AAO ROLLS OUT MEMBER EXCLUSIVE, TECHSELECT The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has created a new, exclusive member resource called AAO TechSelect. It was created to provide a comprehensive, unbiased resource for fabricating aligners in-house. Through this program, members can learn from AAO’s Committee on Technology (CTECH) about the process and research

products.

CONSUMERS CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST ALIGN Attorney says the company violated antitrust laws by creating a monopoly, causing consumers to overpay for Invisalign aligners since 2017. Hagens Berman, a consumer-litigation law firm in the United States, has filed a class-action lawsuit against the maker Align Technology Inc, accusing the company of creating a monopoly in the clear aligner market. GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM DANAHER TO SPIN OFF ORMCO AND KAVO KERR Danaher Corp, Washington, DC, announced its intention to spin off its dental segment into an independent, publicly traded company, DentalCo.. DentalCo will be comprised of Ormco, KaVo Kerr, and Nobel Biocare. These companies generated revenue of nearly $3 billion in 2017 and is expected to have an investment-grade credit rating and a global team of approximately 12,000 people, according to ALIGN WEBSITE NOW LISTS INTRAORAL SCANNERS FOR INVISALIGN Align Technology Inc recently updated its website to include the list of third-party intraoral scanners that are qualified for Invisalign clear aligner case submission, in addition to the iTero line of intraoral scanners.. The list of third-party intraoral scanners includes: 3M True Definition scanner; Dentsply Sirona CEREC Omnicam scanner; 3Shape Trios 2, Trios 3 scanners, including Trios 3 ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue INVISALIGN VIRTUAL CARE WINS AT MEDTECH BREAKTHROUGH To support doctors during COVID-19, Invisalign Virtual Care launched in March 2020 and is now available in more than 54 countries worldwide. Align Technology Inc has announced that Invisalign Virtual Care has been selected as the winner of the “Best Virtual Care Platform” award in the fifth annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MedTech Breakthrough, an independent ADA CALLS PROPOSED HIPAA PRIVACY RULE CHANGES “OVERLY In a letter to HHS, the ADA is calling for covered dental providers to be given more time for implementation given the current COVID-19 public health emergency. AAO CANCELS IN-PERSON BOSTON ANNUAL SESSION; GOING ALL The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has canceled plans for the in-person component of the 2021 Annual Session, scheduled for Boston, and instead the event will be entirely virtual. In December, the association had rescheduled the in-person component from April to June. In recent months, the AAO had held off on canceling the in SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

AAO ROLLS OUT MEMBER EXCLUSIVE, TECHSELECT The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has created a new, exclusive member resource called AAO TechSelect. It was created to provide a comprehensive, unbiased resource for fabricating aligners in-house. Through this program, members can learn from AAO’s Committee on Technology (CTECH) about the process and research

products.

CONSUMERS CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST ALIGN Attorney says the company violated antitrust laws by creating a monopoly, causing consumers to overpay for Invisalign aligners since 2017. Hagens Berman, a consumer-litigation law firm in the United States, has filed a class-action lawsuit against the maker Align Technology Inc, accusing the company of creating a monopoly in the clear aligner market. GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM DANAHER TO SPIN OFF ORMCO AND KAVO KERR Danaher Corp, Washington, DC, announced its intention to spin off its dental segment into an independent, publicly traded company, DentalCo.. DentalCo will be comprised of Ormco, KaVo Kerr, and Nobel Biocare. These companies generated revenue of nearly $3 billion in 2017 and is expected to have an investment-grade credit rating and a global team of approximately 12,000 people, according to ALIGN WEBSITE NOW LISTS INTRAORAL SCANNERS FOR INVISALIGN Align Technology Inc recently updated its website to include the list of third-party intraoral scanners that are qualified for Invisalign clear aligner case submission, in addition to the iTero line of intraoral scanners.. The list of third-party intraoral scanners includes: 3M True Definition scanner; Dentsply Sirona CEREC Omnicam scanner; 3Shape Trios 2, Trios 3 scanners, including Trios 3 VIRTUAL DOLPHIN MEETING OPENS REGISTRATION Virtual Dolphin Meeting Opens Registration. The virtual meeting, to be held March 4 to 5, 2021, will provide instructional classes on Dolphin software and live chat interaction with Dolphin trainers and instructors. Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions announced that registration is open for its upcoming virtual Dolphin Meeting,

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ACCELERATED ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT AND WIRE SEQUENCING Patients are instructed to use their AcceleDent for 20 minutes daily throughout treatment (Figure 2). By gently biting on the device’s acrylic mouthpiece while the device is active, AcceleDent’s low pulsatile forces engorge the blood supply in the craniofacial sutures and stimulate bone movement at the cellular level. 4 Together, the low pulsatile forces and the self-ligating brackets HENRY SCHEIN WEBINAR FOCUSES ON BRAND BUILDING, WEB The Go-to Guide webinar teaches orthodontic practitioners why a brand’s look and feel is critical in the first step to website redesign. Henry Schein Dental Academy is offering a webinar titled Go-to Guide to Developing Your Brand’s Strategy and Identity, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 6:00 pm ET.. The webinar discussion, led by Mark DeTorre, chief operating officer of MSG Minnesota Inc, a firm CONSULT-PRO OFFERS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND PATIENT The company’s patient education software includes over 900 presentations that can be used as part of case presentations to secure treatment acceptance. EXOCAD LAUNCHES “CREATOR CENTER” WITH 35 LIVE WEBINARS Among the products explored in the Creator Center webinars is exocad’s DentalCAD 3.0 Galway software. exocad GmbH, an Align Technology Inc company and a dental CAD/CAM software manufacturer, announced the release of more than 35 educational webinars to showcase highlights and demonstrate new features of exocad’s DentalCAD 3.0 Galway and other products under the new KALEIDOSCOPE LAUNCHES THREE NEW SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Kaleidoscope wants to help orthodontic practices grow in popularity and profitability using social media platforms and is offering three plans to get clients there. EASYRX ANNOUNCES INTEGRATION WITH ORTHO2 EDGE TREATMENT When enabled, EasyRX prescriptions display in the patients Treatment Chart record, allowing the orthodontic practice to review and manage the EasyRx prescription directly from Edge. CURVE DENTAL PARTNERS WITH DENTAL INTELLIGENCE The Curve Dental, LocalMed software integration seeks to provide more flexibility in online scheduling for dental patients. Curve Dental has announced its partnership with LocalMed. According to the company, the integration will enable dental professionals using Curve’s practice management system to give their patients the ability to schedule and confirm appointments online without having to 1-800-DENTIST CO-FOUNDER JOINS ORTHOSNAP ADVISORY BOARD Fred Joyal joins the Board of Advisors of the company that partners directly with dentists to offer clear aligner treatment of mild to severe orthodontic malocclusions. DESIGNING THE FUTURE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE Simplicity appears to be a continuing theme with practice design, and as Dobbs explains, the concept is rooted in creating a welcoming experience for the patients and families. “One of the biggest trends we’re seeing is designing spaces that connect with nature, that emphasize natural daylight and whole-patient wellness,” he explains. ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue

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Category archive for Accessories. In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice. INVISALIGN VIRTUAL CARE WINS AT MEDTECH BREAKTHROUGH To support doctors during COVID-19, Invisalign Virtual Care launched in March 2020 and is now available in more than 54 countries worldwide. Align Technology Inc has announced that Invisalign Virtual Care has been selected as the winner of the “Best Virtual Care Platform” award in the fifth annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MedTech Breakthrough, an independent GETTING THE PERFECT PHOTO By Jeff Kozlowski, DDS, and Mary Estes After an article profiling our practice and how we used photography appeared in Orthodontic Products (February 2013), there have been many questions regarding camera settings and how to get the best photos possible.. While considerable thought goes into taking a perfect photo, it doesn’t have to be hard. The main goal for orthodontic photography is to SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

CONSUMERS CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST ALIGN Attorney says the company violated antitrust laws by creating a monopoly, causing consumers to overpay for Invisalign aligners since 2017. Hagens Berman, a consumer-litigation law firm in the United States, has filed a class-action lawsuit against the maker Align Technology Inc, accusing the company of creating a monopoly in the clear aligner market. AAO ROLLS OUT MEMBER EXCLUSIVE, TECHSELECT The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has created a new, exclusive member resource called AAO TechSelect. It was created to provide a comprehensive, unbiased resource for fabricating aligners in-house. Through this program, members can learn from AAO’s Committee on Technology (CTECH) about the process and research

products.

GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM ALIGN WEBSITE NOW LISTS INTRAORAL SCANNERS FOR INVISALIGN Align Technology Inc recently updated its website to include the list of third-party intraoral scanners that are qualified for Invisalign clear aligner case submission, in addition to the iTero line of intraoral scanners.. The list of third-party intraoral scanners includes: 3M True Definition scanner; Dentsply Sirona CEREC Omnicam scanner; 3Shape Trios 2, Trios 3 scanners, including Trios 3 WATERPIK LAUNCHES NEW WATERPIK ION CORDLESS WATER FLOSSER The new water flosser is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lasts up to 4 weeks per single charge. Waterpik has introduced the new Waterpik ION water flosser, manufactured to offer a full-size countertop performance and pressure in a cordless design, reportedly providing 90 seconds of continuous flossing time without the need for

refills.

ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue

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Category archive for Accessories. In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice. INVISALIGN VIRTUAL CARE WINS AT MEDTECH BREAKTHROUGH To support doctors during COVID-19, Invisalign Virtual Care launched in March 2020 and is now available in more than 54 countries worldwide. Align Technology Inc has announced that Invisalign Virtual Care has been selected as the winner of the “Best Virtual Care Platform” award in the fifth annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MedTech Breakthrough, an independent GETTING THE PERFECT PHOTO By Jeff Kozlowski, DDS, and Mary Estes After an article profiling our practice and how we used photography appeared in Orthodontic Products (February 2013), there have been many questions regarding camera settings and how to get the best photos possible.. While considerable thought goes into taking a perfect photo, it doesn’t have to be hard. The main goal for orthodontic photography is to SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

CONSUMERS CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST ALIGN Attorney says the company violated antitrust laws by creating a monopoly, causing consumers to overpay for Invisalign aligners since 2017. Hagens Berman, a consumer-litigation law firm in the United States, has filed a class-action lawsuit against the maker Align Technology Inc, accusing the company of creating a monopoly in the clear aligner market. AAO ROLLS OUT MEMBER EXCLUSIVE, TECHSELECT The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has created a new, exclusive member resource called AAO TechSelect. It was created to provide a comprehensive, unbiased resource for fabricating aligners in-house. Through this program, members can learn from AAO’s Committee on Technology (CTECH) about the process and research

products.

GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM ALIGN WEBSITE NOW LISTS INTRAORAL SCANNERS FOR INVISALIGN Align Technology Inc recently updated its website to include the list of third-party intraoral scanners that are qualified for Invisalign clear aligner case submission, in addition to the iTero line of intraoral scanners.. The list of third-party intraoral scanners includes: 3M True Definition scanner; Dentsply Sirona CEREC Omnicam scanner; 3Shape Trios 2, Trios 3 scanners, including Trios 3 WATERPIK LAUNCHES NEW WATERPIK ION CORDLESS WATER FLOSSER The new water flosser is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lasts up to 4 weeks per single charge. Waterpik has introduced the new Waterpik ION water flosser, manufactured to offer a full-size countertop performance and pressure in a cordless design, reportedly providing 90 seconds of continuous flossing time without the need for

refills.

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Category archive for Accessories. In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice. ALIGNERS | ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS The uLab Partner Program enables orthodontists to pay per aligner until they reach the case fee ceiling—as low as $950—afterwhich aligners are free of charge for a 3-year case. Ormco vice president of global marketing, Sheila Tan, says doctor, patient feedback make it the perfect time to ramp up consumer marketing. GETTING THE PERFECT PHOTO By Jeff Kozlowski, DDS, and Mary Estes After an article profiling our practice and how we used photography appeared in Orthodontic Products (February 2013), there have been many questions regarding camera settings and how to get the best photos possible.. While considerable thought goes into taking a perfect photo, it doesn’t have to be hard. The main goal for orthodontic photography is to WHICH SEGMENT IS YOUR ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE IN 17 hours ago · Roger P. Levin, DDS, is the CEO and founder of Levin Group, a leading practice management consulting firm that has worked with over 30,000 practices to increase production.A recognized expert on orthodontic practice management and marketing, he has written 67 books and over 4,000 articles and regularly presents seminars in the U.S. and around the world. CONSULT-PRO OFFERS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND PATIENT The company’s patient education software includes over 900 presentations that can be used as part of case presentations to secure treatment acceptance. HENRY SCHEIN WEBINAR FOCUSES ON BRAND BUILDING, WEB 15 hours ago · The Go-to Guide webinar teaches orthodontic practitioners why a brand’s look and feel is critical in the first step to website redesign. Henry Schein Dental Academy is offering a webinar titled Go-to Guide to Developing Your Brand’s Strategy and Identity, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 6:00 pm ET.. The webinar discussion, led by Mark DeTorre, chief operating officer of MSG Minnesota Inc, a

firm

KALEIDOSCOPE LAUNCHES THREE NEW SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING 15 hours ago · Kaleidoscope wants to help orthodontic practices grow in popularity and profitability using social media platforms and is offering three plans to get clients there. EASYRX ANNOUNCES INTEGRATION WITH ORTHO2 EDGE TREATMENT 16 hours ago · When enabled, EasyRX prescriptions display in the patients Treatment Chart record, allowing the orthodontic practice to review and manage the EasyRx prescription directly from Edge. 1-800-DENTIST CO-FOUNDER JOINS ORTHOSNAP ADVISORY BOARD 1 day ago · Fred Joyal joins the Board of Advisors of the company that partners directly with dentists to offer clear aligner treatment of mild to severe orthodontic malocclusions. HENRY SCHEIN ACQUIRES 70% OWNERSHIP OF EASSIST 15 hours ago · The acquisition adds insurance and billing functions to Henry Schein’s dental solutions. Henry Schein Inc announced that it has acquired a 70% ownership position in eAssist Dental Solutions (eAssist), the developer of a virtual dental billing outsourcing service.. Headquartered in American Fork, Utah, eAssist was founded in 2011 by James Anderson, DMD, and Sandy Odle to assist with billing ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue KALEIDOSCOPE LAUNCHES THREE NEW SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING 9 hours ago · Kaleidoscope wants to help orthodontic practices grow in popularity and profitability using social media platforms and is offering three plans to get clients there. CURVE DENTAL PARTNERS WITH DENTAL INTELLIGENCE 9 hours ago · The Curve Dental, LocalMed software integration seeks to provide more flexibility in online scheduling for dental patients. Curve Dental has announced its partnership with LocalMed. According to the company, the integration will enable dental professionals using Curve’s practice management system to give their patients the ability to schedule and confirm appointments online without having to

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Category archive for Accessories. In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice. INVISALIGN VIRTUAL CARE WINS AT MEDTECH BREAKTHROUGH To support doctors during COVID-19, Invisalign Virtual Care launched in March 2020 and is now available in more than 54 countries worldwide. Align Technology Inc has announced that Invisalign Virtual Care has been selected as the winner of the “Best Virtual Care Platform” award in the fifth annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MedTech Breakthrough, an independent AAO CANCELS IN-PERSON BOSTON ANNUAL SESSION; GOING ALL The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has canceled plans for the in-person component of the 2021 Annual Session, scheduled for Boston, and instead the event will be entirely virtual. In December, the association had rescheduled the in-person component from April to June. In recent months, the AAO had held off on canceling the in WHAT SHOULD I WRITE ABOUT ON MY ORTHODONTIC BLOG Ella Wilson is a veteran word wrangler at Thrilling Results, a marketing agency that helps orthodontists book more qualified starts.In her 15-year career, she’s written captivating copy for travel guides, newspapers, magazines, superstars and thousands of small businesses across the globe. SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM DENTSPLY SIRONA AND 3SHAPE STRATEGIZE TOGETHER TO IMPROVE Dentsply Sirona has partnered with 3Shape. The two companies will work on multiple strategic opportunities in efforts to improve digital dentistry and oral health. In the immediate term, the alliance will focus on a collaboration for better access of TRIOS users to SureSmile Clear Aligners. Opening the platforms to the 3Shape system will enable ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue KALEIDOSCOPE LAUNCHES THREE NEW SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING 9 hours ago · Kaleidoscope wants to help orthodontic practices grow in popularity and profitability using social media platforms and is offering three plans to get clients there. CURVE DENTAL PARTNERS WITH DENTAL INTELLIGENCE 9 hours ago · The Curve Dental, LocalMed software integration seeks to provide more flexibility in online scheduling for dental patients. Curve Dental has announced its partnership with LocalMed. According to the company, the integration will enable dental professionals using Curve’s practice management system to give their patients the ability to schedule and confirm appointments online without having to

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Category archive for Accessories. In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice. INVISALIGN VIRTUAL CARE WINS AT MEDTECH BREAKTHROUGH To support doctors during COVID-19, Invisalign Virtual Care launched in March 2020 and is now available in more than 54 countries worldwide. Align Technology Inc has announced that Invisalign Virtual Care has been selected as the winner of the “Best Virtual Care Platform” award in the fifth annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MedTech Breakthrough, an independent AAO CANCELS IN-PERSON BOSTON ANNUAL SESSION; GOING ALL The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has canceled plans for the in-person component of the 2021 Annual Session, scheduled for Boston, and instead the event will be entirely virtual. In December, the association had rescheduled the in-person component from April to June. In recent months, the AAO had held off on canceling the in WHAT SHOULD I WRITE ABOUT ON MY ORTHODONTIC BLOG Ella Wilson is a veteran word wrangler at Thrilling Results, a marketing agency that helps orthodontists book more qualified starts.In her 15-year career, she’s written captivating copy for travel guides, newspapers, magazines, superstars and thousands of small businesses across the globe. SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM DENTSPLY SIRONA AND 3SHAPE STRATEGIZE TOGETHER TO IMPROVE Dentsply Sirona has partnered with 3Shape. The two companies will work on multiple strategic opportunities in efforts to improve digital dentistry and oral health. In the immediate term, the alliance will focus on a collaboration for better access of TRIOS users to SureSmile Clear Aligners. Opening the platforms to the 3Shape system will enable

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Category archive for Accessories. In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice. WHICH SEGMENT IS YOUR ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE IN 11 hours ago · Roger P. Levin, DDS, is the CEO and founder of Levin Group, a leading practice management consulting firm that has worked with over 30,000 practices to increase production.A recognized expert on orthodontic practice management and marketing, he has written 67 books and over 4,000 articles and regularly presents seminars in the U.S. and around the world. KALEIDOSCOPE LAUNCHES THREE NEW SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING 9 hours ago · Kaleidoscope wants to help orthodontic practices grow in popularity and profitability using social media platforms and is offering three plans to get clients there. HENRY SCHEIN WEBINAR FOCUSES ON BRAND BUILDING, WEB 9 hours ago · The Go-to Guide webinar teaches orthodontic practitioners why a brand’s look and feel is critical in the first step to website redesign. Henry Schein Dental Academy is offering a webinar titled Go-to Guide to Developing Your Brand’s Strategy and Identity, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 6:00 pm ET.. The webinar discussion, led by Mark DeTorre, chief operating officer of MSG Minnesota Inc, a

firm

CONSULT-PRO OFFERS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND PATIENT The company’s patient education software includes over 900 presentations that can be used as part of case presentations to secure treatment acceptance. EXOCAD LAUNCHES “CREATOR CENTER” WITH 35 LIVE WEBINARS 23 hours ago · Among the products explored in the Creator Center webinars is exocad’s DentalCAD 3.0 Galway software. exocad GmbH, an Align Technology Inc company and a dental CAD/CAM software manufacturer, announced the release of more than 35 educational webinars to showcase highlights and demonstrate new features of exocad’s DentalCAD 3.0 Galway and other products under the new EASYRX ANNOUNCES INTEGRATION WITH ORTHO2 EDGE TREATMENT 10 hours ago · When enabled, EasyRX prescriptions display in the patients Treatment Chart record, allowing the orthodontic practice to review and manage the EasyRx prescription directly from Edge. CURVE DENTAL PARTNERS WITH DENTAL INTELLIGENCE 9 hours ago · The Curve Dental, LocalMed software integration seeks to provide more flexibility in online scheduling for dental patients. Curve Dental has announced its partnership with LocalMed. According to the company, the integration will enable dental professionals using Curve’s practice management system to give their patients the ability to schedule and confirm appointments online without having to HENRY SCHEIN ACQUIRES 70% OWNERSHIP OF EASSIST 9 hours ago · The acquisition adds insurance and billing functions to Henry Schein’s dental solutions. Henry Schein Inc announced that it has acquired a 70% ownership position in eAssist Dental Solutions (eAssist), the developer of a virtual dental billing outsourcing service.. Headquartered in American Fork, Utah, eAssist was founded in 2011 by James Anderson, DMD, and Sandy Odle to assist with billing PULSE OF PURCHASING: THE SILVER LINING This column offers a close-up look at orthodontic product purchasing and how it is evolving.Orthodontic Products teamed up with Jeff Biggs, DDS, MS—who is not only the owner of his own private practice in Indiana, but also the founder and CEO of Orthodontic Details Marketplace, an online marketplace built for orthodontists’ purchasing needs—to get his unique insight into the orthodontist ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue KALEIDOSCOPE LAUNCHES THREE NEW SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Kaleidoscope wants to help orthodontic practices grow in popularity and profitability using social media platforms and is offering three plans to get clients there. CURVE DENTAL PARTNERS WITH DENTAL INTELLIGENCE The Curve Dental, LocalMed software integration seeks to provide more flexibility in online scheduling for dental patients. Curve Dental has announced its partnership with LocalMed. According to the company, the integration will enable dental professionals using Curve’s practice management system to give their patients the ability to schedule and confirm appointments online without having to

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Category archive for Accessories. In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice. INVISALIGN VIRTUAL CARE WINS AT MEDTECH BREAKTHROUGH To support doctors during COVID-19, Invisalign Virtual Care launched in March 2020 and is now available in more than 54 countries worldwide. Align Technology Inc has announced that Invisalign Virtual Care has been selected as the winner of the “Best Virtual Care Platform” award in the fifth annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MedTech Breakthrough, an independent AAO CANCELS IN-PERSON BOSTON ANNUAL SESSION; GOING ALL The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has canceled plans for the in-person component of the 2021 Annual Session, scheduled for Boston, and instead the event will be entirely virtual. In December, the association had rescheduled the in-person component from April to June. In recent months, the AAO had held off on canceling the in WHAT SHOULD I WRITE ABOUT ON MY ORTHODONTIC BLOG Ella Wilson is a veteran word wrangler at Thrilling Results, a marketing agency that helps orthodontists book more qualified starts.In her 15-year career, she’s written captivating copy for travel guides, newspapers, magazines, superstars and thousands of small businesses across the globe. SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM DENTSPLY SIRONA AND 3SHAPE STRATEGIZE TOGETHER TO IMPROVE Dentsply Sirona has partnered with 3Shape. The two companies will work on multiple strategic opportunities in efforts to improve digital dentistry and oral health. In the immediate term, the alliance will focus on a collaboration for better access of TRIOS users to SureSmile Clear Aligners. Opening the platforms to the 3Shape system will enable ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue KALEIDOSCOPE LAUNCHES THREE NEW SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Kaleidoscope wants to help orthodontic practices grow in popularity and profitability using social media platforms and is offering three plans to get clients there. CURVE DENTAL PARTNERS WITH DENTAL INTELLIGENCE The Curve Dental, LocalMed software integration seeks to provide more flexibility in online scheduling for dental patients. Curve Dental has announced its partnership with LocalMed. According to the company, the integration will enable dental professionals using Curve’s practice management system to give their patients the ability to schedule and confirm appointments online without having to

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Category archive for Accessories. In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice. INVISALIGN VIRTUAL CARE WINS AT MEDTECH BREAKTHROUGH To support doctors during COVID-19, Invisalign Virtual Care launched in March 2020 and is now available in more than 54 countries worldwide. Align Technology Inc has announced that Invisalign Virtual Care has been selected as the winner of the “Best Virtual Care Platform” award in the fifth annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by MedTech Breakthrough, an independent AAO CANCELS IN-PERSON BOSTON ANNUAL SESSION; GOING ALL The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has canceled plans for the in-person component of the 2021 Annual Session, scheduled for Boston, and instead the event will be entirely virtual. In December, the association had rescheduled the in-person component from April to June. In recent months, the AAO had held off on canceling the in WHAT SHOULD I WRITE ABOUT ON MY ORTHODONTIC BLOG Ella Wilson is a veteran word wrangler at Thrilling Results, a marketing agency that helps orthodontists book more qualified starts.In her 15-year career, she’s written captivating copy for travel guides, newspapers, magazines, superstars and thousands of small businesses across the globe. SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM DENTSPLY SIRONA AND 3SHAPE STRATEGIZE TOGETHER TO IMPROVE Dentsply Sirona has partnered with 3Shape. The two companies will work on multiple strategic opportunities in efforts to improve digital dentistry and oral health. In the immediate term, the alliance will focus on a collaboration for better access of TRIOS users to SureSmile Clear Aligners. Opening the platforms to the 3Shape system will enable

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Category archive for Accessories. In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice. WHICH SEGMENT IS YOUR ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE IN 3 hours ago · Roger P. Levin, DDS, is the CEO and founder of Levin Group, a leading practice management consulting firm that has worked with over 30,000 practices to increase production.A recognized expert on orthodontic practice management and marketing, he has written 67 books and over 4,000 articles and regularly presents seminars in the U.S. and around the world. KALEIDOSCOPE LAUNCHES THREE NEW SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Kaleidoscope wants to help orthodontic practices grow in popularity and profitability using social media platforms and is offering three plans to get clients there. HENRY SCHEIN WEBINAR FOCUSES ON BRAND BUILDING, WEB 2 hours ago · The Go-to Guide webinar teaches orthodontic practitioners why a brand’s look and feel is critical in the first step to website redesign. Henry Schein Dental Academy is offering a webinar titled Go-to Guide to Developing Your Brand’s Strategy and Identity, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 6:00 pm ET.. The webinar discussion, led by Mark DeTorre, chief operating officer of MSG Minnesota Inc, a

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CONSULT-PRO OFFERS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND PATIENT The company’s patient education software includes over 900 presentations that can be used as part of case presentations to secure treatment acceptance. EXOCAD LAUNCHES “CREATOR CENTER” WITH 35 LIVE WEBINARS 15 hours ago · Among the products explored in the Creator Center webinars is exocad’s DentalCAD 3.0 Galway software. exocad GmbH, an Align Technology Inc company and a dental CAD/CAM software manufacturer, announced the release of more than 35 educational webinars to showcase highlights and demonstrate new features of exocad’s DentalCAD 3.0 Galway and other products under the new EASYRX ANNOUNCES INTEGRATION WITH ORTHO2 EDGE TREATMENT 2 hours ago · When enabled, EasyRX prescriptions display in the patients Treatment Chart record, allowing the orthodontic practice to review and manage the EasyRx prescription directly from Edge. CURVE DENTAL PARTNERS WITH DENTAL INTELLIGENCE The Curve Dental, LocalMed software integration seeks to provide more flexibility in online scheduling for dental patients. Curve Dental has announced its partnership with LocalMed. According to the company, the integration will enable dental professionals using Curve’s practice management system to give their patients the ability to schedule and confirm appointments online without having to HENRY SCHEIN ACQUIRES 70% OWNERSHIP OF EASSIST The acquisition adds insurance and billing functions to Henry Schein’s dental solutions. Henry Schein Inc announced that it has acquired a 70% ownership position in eAssist Dental Solutions (eAssist), the developer of a virtual dental billing outsourcing service.. Headquartered in American Fork, Utah, eAssist was founded in 2011 by James Anderson, DMD, and Sandy Odle to assist with billing PULSE OF PURCHASING: THE SILVER LINING This column offers a close-up look at orthodontic product purchasing and how it is evolving.Orthodontic Products teamed up with Jeff Biggs, DDS, MS—who is not only the owner of his own private practice in Indiana, but also the founder and CEO of Orthodontic Details Marketplace, an online marketplace built for orthodontists’ purchasing needs—to get his unique insight into the orthodontist ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue GETTING THE PERFECT PHOTO By Jeff Kozlowski, DDS, and Mary Estes After an article profiling our practice and how we used photography appeared in Orthodontic Products (February 2013), there have been many questions regarding camera settings and how to get the best photos possible.. While considerable thought goes into taking a perfect photo, it doesn’t have to be hard. The main goal for orthodontic photography is to SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

AAO CANCELS IN-PERSON BOSTON ANNUAL SESSION; GOING ALL The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has canceled plans for the in-person component of the 2021 Annual Session, scheduled for Boston, and instead the event will be entirely virtual. In December, the association had rescheduled the in-person component from April to June. In recent months, the AAO had held off on canceling the in GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM NEW OPTIONS IN THERMOFORMING PLASTIC MATERIALS A bold choice. For those looking to give patients a bold, customizable alternative to the clear plastic materials on the market, Dentagrafix offers a unique option. The brainchild of Eric Sacks, DMD, an orthodontist practicing in Livingston, NJ, Dentagrafix builds on the idea that patients like colors and choices when it comes to their orthodontic treatment. COMPARING TWO ORTHODONTIC ADHESIVES The objectives of this clinical trial were to compare bracket failure rate of two different light cure adhesive materials used in bonding of orthodontic brackets to teeth and evaluate the efficiency of each. The two composite adhesives were Transbond XT from 3M Oral Care and Bracepaste from American Orthodontics. ALIGN WEBSITE NOW LISTS INTRAORAL SCANNERS FOR INVISALIGN Align Technology Inc recently updated its website to include the list of third-party intraoral scanners that are qualified for Invisalign clear aligner case submission, in addition to the iTero line of intraoral scanners.. The list of third-party intraoral scanners includes: 3M True Definition scanner; Dentsply Sirona CEREC Omnicam scanner; 3Shape Trios 2, Trios 3 scanners, including Trios 3 WATERPIK LAUNCHES NEW WATERPIK ION CORDLESS WATER FLOSSER The new water flosser is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lasts up to 4 weeks per single charge. Waterpik has introduced the new Waterpik ION water flosser, manufactured to offer a full-size countertop performance and pressure in a cordless design, reportedly providing 90 seconds of continuous flossing time without the need for

refills.

SEBASTIAN ARANA APPOINTED PRESIDENT AND GM AT 3M ORAL CARE 3M, St Paul, Minn, announced the appointment of Sebastian Arana as its new president and general manger for its Oral Care Solutions Division.. Arana replaces James Ingebrand who retired April 1, 2018. Arana has over 19 years of experience in marketing, sales, business development, and strategy. ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue GETTING THE PERFECT PHOTO By Jeff Kozlowski, DDS, and Mary Estes After an article profiling our practice and how we used photography appeared in Orthodontic Products (February 2013), there have been many questions regarding camera settings and how to get the best photos possible.. While considerable thought goes into taking a perfect photo, it doesn’t have to be hard. The main goal for orthodontic photography is to SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

AAO CANCELS IN-PERSON BOSTON ANNUAL SESSION; GOING ALL The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has canceled plans for the in-person component of the 2021 Annual Session, scheduled for Boston, and instead the event will be entirely virtual. In December, the association had rescheduled the in-person component from April to June. In recent months, the AAO had held off on canceling the in GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM NEW OPTIONS IN THERMOFORMING PLASTIC MATERIALS A bold choice. For those looking to give patients a bold, customizable alternative to the clear plastic materials on the market, Dentagrafix offers a unique option. The brainchild of Eric Sacks, DMD, an orthodontist practicing in Livingston, NJ, Dentagrafix builds on the idea that patients like colors and choices when it comes to their orthodontic treatment. COMPARING TWO ORTHODONTIC ADHESIVES The objectives of this clinical trial were to compare bracket failure rate of two different light cure adhesive materials used in bonding of orthodontic brackets to teeth and evaluate the efficiency of each. The two composite adhesives were Transbond XT from 3M Oral Care and Bracepaste from American Orthodontics. ALIGN WEBSITE NOW LISTS INTRAORAL SCANNERS FOR INVISALIGN Align Technology Inc recently updated its website to include the list of third-party intraoral scanners that are qualified for Invisalign clear aligner case submission, in addition to the iTero line of intraoral scanners.. The list of third-party intraoral scanners includes: 3M True Definition scanner; Dentsply Sirona CEREC Omnicam scanner; 3Shape Trios 2, Trios 3 scanners, including Trios 3 WATERPIK LAUNCHES NEW WATERPIK ION CORDLESS WATER FLOSSER The new water flosser is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lasts up to 4 weeks per single charge. Waterpik has introduced the new Waterpik ION water flosser, manufactured to offer a full-size countertop performance and pressure in a cordless design, reportedly providing 90 seconds of continuous flossing time without the need for

refills.

SEBASTIAN ARANA APPOINTED PRESIDENT AND GM AT 3M ORAL CARE 3M, St Paul, Minn, announced the appointment of Sebastian Arana as its new president and general manger for its Oral Care Solutions Division.. Arana replaces James Ingebrand who retired April 1, 2018. Arana has over 19 years of experience in marketing, sales, business development, and strategy.

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Category archive for Accessories. In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice. THE FUTURE OF THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE The Future of the Orthodontic Practice. Orthodontics is rapidly changing. For many years orthodontics was a very stable specialty where the supply and demand did not change to any significant degree. Today, orthodontics is about to undergo what I refer to as The Competition Explosion. CONSULT-PRO OFFERS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND PATIENT 1 day ago · The company’s patient education software includes over 900 presentations that can be used as part of case presentations to secure treatment acceptance and informed consent. ADA ISSUES GUIDANCE ON UPDATED CDC MASK RECOMMENDATIONS The American Dental Association (ADA) has issued guidance to dental professionals about the May 13 recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pertaining to mask use for fully vaccinated people. The ADA has developed a fact sheet that features anticipated questions from both team members and patients, as

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ORTHODONTIC WIRE LINKED TO PEDIATRIC APPENDICITIS 1 day ago · This is the first documented case of dislodged dental hardware causing an appendicitis in a child. A case shared in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports documents an 11-year-old female who presented with appendicitis which was found to have been caused by a dislodged orthodontic wire.. Appendicitis is one of the most common childhood diseases requiring surgery. WHAT SHOULD I WRITE ABOUT ON MY ORTHODONTIC BLOG Ella Wilson is a veteran word wrangler at Thrilling Results, a marketing agency that helps orthodontists book more qualified starts.In her 15-year career, she’s written captivating copy for travel guides, newspapers, magazines, superstars and thousands of small businesses across the globe. PULSE OF PURCHASING: THE SILVER LINING 23 hours ago · This column offers a close-up look at orthodontic product purchasing and how it is evolving.Orthodontic Products teamed up with Jeff Biggs, DDS, MS—who is not only the owner of his own private practice in Indiana, but also the founder and CEO of Orthodontic Details Marketplace, an online marketplace built for orthodontists’ purchasing needs—to get his unique insight into the

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DENTSPLY SIRONA ACQUIRES PROPEL ORTHODONTICS ASSETS 1 day ago · The VPro device and Fastrack Mobile App acquisition are part of Dentsply Sirona’s efforts to strengthen its clear aligner market position. Dentsply Sirona has acquired the assets of Propel Orthodontics, including the VPro device and Fastrack Mobile App. ORTHODONTIC PARTNERS, DR OLES DROBOCKY PARTNER IN KENTUCKY 17 hours ago · The Orthodontic Service Organization continues to expand with Drobocky who has three practice locations in Kentucky. Orthodontic Service Organization (OSO) Orthodontic Partners announced its new partnership with Oles Drobocky, DMD, an orthodontist with three practice locations in Kentucky. According to Orthodontic Partners, it focuses on partnering with practices from recognized

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HENRY SCHEIN WEBINAR OFFERS ‘GO-TO STRATEGIES' FOR Dental professionals will learn how to set up an associate contract to establish positive working agreements. Henry Schein Dental Academy will present a webinar titled, “Go-to Strategies for Creating a Successful Associate Employment Agreement” on Thursday, June 10 at 8:00 pm ET. Henry Schein nationwide dental opportunities manager, Cindy Bickers will share her best practices on the ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue GETTING THE PERFECT PHOTO By Jeff Kozlowski, DDS, and Mary Estes After an article profiling our practice and how we used photography appeared in Orthodontic Products (February 2013), there have been many questions regarding camera settings and how to get the best photos possible.. While considerable thought goes into taking a perfect photo, it doesn’t have to be hard. The main goal for orthodontic photography is to SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

NEW OPTIONS IN THERMOFORMING PLASTIC MATERIALSPLASTICS USED IN THERMOFORMINGTHERMOFORMING MOLD MATERIALSTHERMOFORMING PLASTICTHERMOFORMING PLASTIC PROCESSTHERMOFORMING PLASTIC SHEETSTHERMOFORMING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS A bold choice. For those looking to give patients a bold, customizable alternative to the clear plastic materials on the market, Dentagrafix offers a unique option. The brainchild of Eric Sacks, DMD, an orthodontist practicing in Livingston, NJ, Dentagrafix builds on the idea that patients like colors and choices when it comes to their orthodontic treatment. AAO CANCELS IN-PERSON BOSTON ANNUAL SESSION; GOING ALL The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has canceled plans for the in-person component of the 2021 Annual Session, scheduled for Boston, and instead the event will be entirely virtual. In December, the association had rescheduled the in-person component from April to June. In recent months, the AAO had held off on canceling the in COMPARING TWO ORTHODONTIC ADHESIVES The objectives of this clinical trial were to compare bracket failure rate of two different light cure adhesive materials used in bonding of orthodontic brackets to teeth and evaluate the efficiency of each. The two composite adhesives were Transbond XT from 3M Oral Care and Bracepaste from American Orthodontics. GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM SOME KN95 MASKS LOSE FDA EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has removed its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for several KN95 masks made in China after they failed to meet a minimum particulate filtration efficiency of 95% in National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) testing. The FDA had issued the EUA on April 3 for several makes and models of ALIGN WEBSITE NOW LISTS INTRAORAL SCANNERS FOR INVISALIGN Align Technology Inc recently updated its website to include the list of third-party intraoral scanners that are qualified for Invisalign clear aligner case submission, in addition to the iTero line of intraoral scanners.. The list of third-party intraoral scanners includes: 3M True Definition scanner; Dentsply Sirona CEREC Omnicam scanner; 3Shape Trios 2, Trios 3 scanners, including Trios 3 SEBASTIAN ARANA APPOINTED PRESIDENT AND GM AT 3M ORAL CARE 3M, St Paul, Minn, announced the appointment of Sebastian Arana as its new president and general manger for its Oral Care Solutions Division.. Arana replaces James Ingebrand who retired April 1, 2018. Arana has over 19 years of experience in marketing, sales, business development, and strategy. ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue GETTING THE PERFECT PHOTO By Jeff Kozlowski, DDS, and Mary Estes After an article profiling our practice and how we used photography appeared in Orthodontic Products (February 2013), there have been many questions regarding camera settings and how to get the best photos possible.. While considerable thought goes into taking a perfect photo, it doesn’t have to be hard. The main goal for orthodontic photography is to SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

NEW OPTIONS IN THERMOFORMING PLASTIC MATERIALSPLASTICS USED IN THERMOFORMINGTHERMOFORMING MOLD MATERIALSTHERMOFORMING PLASTICTHERMOFORMING PLASTIC PROCESSTHERMOFORMING PLASTIC SHEETSTHERMOFORMING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS A bold choice. For those looking to give patients a bold, customizable alternative to the clear plastic materials on the market, Dentagrafix offers a unique option. The brainchild of Eric Sacks, DMD, an orthodontist practicing in Livingston, NJ, Dentagrafix builds on the idea that patients like colors and choices when it comes to their orthodontic treatment. AAO CANCELS IN-PERSON BOSTON ANNUAL SESSION; GOING ALL The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has canceled plans for the in-person component of the 2021 Annual Session, scheduled for Boston, and instead the event will be entirely virtual. In December, the association had rescheduled the in-person component from April to June. In recent months, the AAO had held off on canceling the in COMPARING TWO ORTHODONTIC ADHESIVES The objectives of this clinical trial were to compare bracket failure rate of two different light cure adhesive materials used in bonding of orthodontic brackets to teeth and evaluate the efficiency of each. The two composite adhesives were Transbond XT from 3M Oral Care and Bracepaste from American Orthodontics. GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM SOME KN95 MASKS LOSE FDA EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has removed its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for several KN95 masks made in China after they failed to meet a minimum particulate filtration efficiency of 95% in National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) testing. The FDA had issued the EUA on April 3 for several makes and models of ALIGN WEBSITE NOW LISTS INTRAORAL SCANNERS FOR INVISALIGN Align Technology Inc recently updated its website to include the list of third-party intraoral scanners that are qualified for Invisalign clear aligner case submission, in addition to the iTero line of intraoral scanners.. The list of third-party intraoral scanners includes: 3M True Definition scanner; Dentsply Sirona CEREC Omnicam scanner; 3Shape Trios 2, Trios 3 scanners, including Trios 3 SEBASTIAN ARANA APPOINTED PRESIDENT AND GM AT 3M ORAL CARE 3M, St Paul, Minn, announced the appointment of Sebastian Arana as its new president and general manger for its Oral Care Solutions Division.. Arana replaces James Ingebrand who retired April 1, 2018. Arana has over 19 years of experience in marketing, sales, business development, and strategy.

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Category archive for Accessories. In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice. THE FUTURE OF THE ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE The Future of the Orthodontic Practice. Orthodontics is rapidly changing. For many years orthodontics was a very stable specialty where the supply and demand did not change to any significant degree. Today, orthodontics is about to undergo what I refer to as The Competition Explosion. CONSULT-PRO OFFERS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND PATIENT 23 hours ago · The company’s patient education software includes over 900 presentations that can be used as part of case presentations to secure treatment acceptance and informed consent. HENRY SCHEIN WEBINAR WILL FEATURE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON Practice transition brokers will share the impact COVID-19 had on dental practice sales, valuations, and what they’re seeing in the field. Henry Schein Dental Academy will present its next webinar titled, “Roundtable: Benefits of Proper Transition Planning” on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 8:00 pm ET.. Participants are invited to join Henry Schein professional practice transitions brokers ADA ISSUES GUIDANCE ON UPDATED CDC MASK RECOMMENDATIONS The American Dental Association (ADA) has issued guidance to dental professionals about the May 13 recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pertaining to mask use for fully vaccinated people. The ADA has developed a fact sheet that features anticipated questions from both team members and patients, as

well

ORTHODONTIC WIRE LINKED TO PEDIATRIC APPENDICITIS 22 hours ago · This is the first documented case of dislodged dental hardware causing an appendicitis in a child. A case shared in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports documents an 11-year-old female who presented with appendicitis which was found to have been caused by a dislodged orthodontic wire.. Appendicitis is one of the most common childhood diseases requiring surgery. PULSE OF PURCHASING: THE SILVER LINING 5 hours ago · This column offers a close-up look at orthodontic product purchasing and how it is evolving.Orthodontic Products teamed up with Jeff Biggs, DDS, MS—who is not only the owner of his own private practice in Indiana, but also the founder and CEO of Orthodontic Details Marketplace, an online marketplace built for orthodontists’ purchasing needs—to get his unique insight into the

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ADA OFFERS FREE WEBINAR ON UNDERSTANDING PPO CONTRACTS The webinar will teach dental providers how to properly evaluate a preferred provider organization contract agreement. The American Dental Association (ADA) will stream a free live webinar titled, ‘Understanding PPO Contracts: What You Need to Know’ on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at noon CT. Dave Preble, DDS, JD, senior vice president of the ADA Practice Institute, and Dennis McHugh, DENTSPLY SIRONA ACQUIRES PROPEL ORTHODONTICS ASSETS 1 day ago · The VPro device and Fastrack Mobile App acquisition are part of Dentsply Sirona’s efforts to strengthen its clear aligner market position. Dentsply Sirona has acquired the assets of Propel Orthodontics, including the VPro device and Fastrack Mobile App. L CATTERTON LEADS $40 MILLION SERIES B ROUND IN ZENYUM This partnership increases the brand's presence of ZenyumClear Plus, ZenyumClear aligners and ZenyumSonic electric toothbrushes across

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ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue

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Category archive for Accessories. In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice. SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

AAO CANCELS IN-PERSON BOSTON ANNUAL SESSION; GOING ALL The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has canceled plans for the in-person component of the 2021 Annual Session, scheduled for Boston, and instead the event will be entirely virtual. In December, the association had rescheduled the in-person component from April to June. In recent months, the AAO had held off on canceling the in NEW OPTIONS IN THERMOFORMING PLASTIC MATERIALSPLASTICS USED IN THERMOFORMINGTHERMOFORMING MOLD MATERIALSTHERMOFORMING PLASTICTHERMOFORMING PLASTIC PROCESSTHERMOFORMING PLASTIC SHEETSTHERMOFORMING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS A bold choice. For those looking to give patients a bold, customizable alternative to the clear plastic materials on the market, Dentagrafix offers a unique option. The brainchild of Eric Sacks, DMD, an orthodontist practicing in Livingston, NJ, Dentagrafix builds on the idea that patients like colors and choices when it comes to their orthodontic treatment. COMPARING TWO ORTHODONTIC ADHESIVES The objectives of this clinical trial were to compare bracket failure rate of two different light cure adhesive materials used in bonding of orthodontic brackets to teeth and evaluate the efficiency of each. The two composite adhesives were Transbond XT from 3M Oral Care and Bracepaste from American Orthodontics. DOCTOR-LED COLLECTIVE BUYING GROUP ACTIONPPE GIVES DENTALCOLLECTIVE BUYING WEBSITESCOLLECTIVE GROUP OF CROWSCOLLECTIVE GROUP SYNONYMTHE COLLECTIVE GROUP APPARELTHE LUXURY COLLECTIVE GROUPWHO IS BUYING PPE ActionPPE, which grew out of an initiative of the Charleston County Medical Society, has evolved into a nationwide buying collective for the healthcare industry, including dental professionals. GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM ALIGN WEBSITE NOW LISTS INTRAORAL SCANNERS FOR INVISALIGN Align Technology Inc recently updated its website to include the list of third-party intraoral scanners that are qualified for Invisalign clear aligner case submission, in addition to the iTero line of intraoral scanners.. The list of third-party intraoral scanners includes: 3M True Definition scanner; Dentsply Sirona CEREC Omnicam scanner; 3Shape Trios 2, Trios 3 scanners, including Trios 3 DANAHER TO SPIN OFF ORMCO AND KAVO KERRDANAHER DENTAL SPIN OFFDANAHER SPIN OFF ENVISTAKAVO KERR CALIFORNIAKAVO KERR CAREERSKAVO KERR DENTALKAVO KERR EQUIPMENT Danaher Corp, Washington, DC, announced its intention to spin off its dental segment into an independent, publicly traded company, DentalCo.. DentalCo will be comprised of Ormco, KaVo Kerr, and Nobel Biocare. These companies generated revenue of nearly $3 billion in 2017 and is expected to have an investment-grade credit rating and a global team of approximately 12,000 people, according to ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue

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Category archive for Accessories. In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice. SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

AAO CANCELS IN-PERSON BOSTON ANNUAL SESSION; GOING ALL The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has canceled plans for the in-person component of the 2021 Annual Session, scheduled for Boston, and instead the event will be entirely virtual. In December, the association had rescheduled the in-person component from April to June. In recent months, the AAO had held off on canceling the in NEW OPTIONS IN THERMOFORMING PLASTIC MATERIALSPLASTICS USED IN THERMOFORMINGTHERMOFORMING MOLD MATERIALSTHERMOFORMING PLASTICTHERMOFORMING PLASTIC PROCESSTHERMOFORMING PLASTIC SHEETSTHERMOFORMING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS A bold choice. For those looking to give patients a bold, customizable alternative to the clear plastic materials on the market, Dentagrafix offers a unique option. The brainchild of Eric Sacks, DMD, an orthodontist practicing in Livingston, NJ, Dentagrafix builds on the idea that patients like colors and choices when it comes to their orthodontic treatment. COMPARING TWO ORTHODONTIC ADHESIVES The objectives of this clinical trial were to compare bracket failure rate of two different light cure adhesive materials used in bonding of orthodontic brackets to teeth and evaluate the efficiency of each. The two composite adhesives were Transbond XT from 3M Oral Care and Bracepaste from American Orthodontics. DOCTOR-LED COLLECTIVE BUYING GROUP ACTIONPPE GIVES DENTALCOLLECTIVE BUYING WEBSITESCOLLECTIVE GROUP OF CROWSCOLLECTIVE GROUP SYNONYMTHE COLLECTIVE GROUP APPARELTHE LUXURY COLLECTIVE GROUPWHO IS BUYING PPE ActionPPE, which grew out of an initiative of the Charleston County Medical Society, has evolved into a nationwide buying collective for the healthcare industry, including dental professionals. GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM ALIGN WEBSITE NOW LISTS INTRAORAL SCANNERS FOR INVISALIGN Align Technology Inc recently updated its website to include the list of third-party intraoral scanners that are qualified for Invisalign clear aligner case submission, in addition to the iTero line of intraoral scanners.. The list of third-party intraoral scanners includes: 3M True Definition scanner; Dentsply Sirona CEREC Omnicam scanner; 3Shape Trios 2, Trios 3 scanners, including Trios 3 DANAHER TO SPIN OFF ORMCO AND KAVO KERRDANAHER DENTAL SPIN OFFDANAHER SPIN OFF ENVISTAKAVO KERR CALIFORNIAKAVO KERR CAREERSKAVO KERR DENTALKAVO KERR EQUIPMENT Danaher Corp, Washington, DC, announced its intention to spin off its dental segment into an independent, publicly traded company, DentalCo.. DentalCo will be comprised of Ormco, KaVo Kerr, and Nobel Biocare. These companies generated revenue of nearly $3 billion in 2017 and is expected to have an investment-grade credit rating and a global team of approximately 12,000 people, according to CONSULT-PRO OFFERS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND PATIENT 14 hours ago · The company’s patient education software includes over 900 presentations that can be used as part of case presentations to secure treatment acceptance and informed consent. CLINICAL PRODUCTS SPOTLIGHT: NEW TOOLS MAKE COMPLEX CASES uLab Systems, creator of uSmile clear aligners, makes a point of saying that their platform allows orthodontists to “take back control” of aligner treatment planning.With the release of uDesign 6.0—what the company calls the “most significant” release to date for the aligner planning software—the new tools give orthodontists greater control and capability to plan complex cases. GETTING THE PERFECT PHOTO By Jeff Kozlowski, DDS, and Mary Estes After an article profiling our practice and how we used photography appeared in Orthodontic Products (February 2013), there have been many questions regarding camera settings and how to get the best photos possible.. While considerable thought goes into taking a perfect photo, it doesn’t have to be hard. The main goal for orthodontic photography is to HENRY SCHEIN WEBINAR WILL FEATURE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON Practice transition brokers will share the impact COVID-19 had on dental practice sales, valuations, and what they’re seeing in the field. Henry Schein Dental Academy will present its next webinar titled, “Roundtable: Benefits of Proper Transition Planning” on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 8:00 pm ET.. Participants are invited to join Henry Schein professional practice transitions brokers ORTHODONTIC WIRE LINKED TO PEDIATRIC APPENDICITIS 13 hours ago · This is the first documented case of dislodged dental hardware causing an appendicitis in a child. A case shared in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports documents an 11-year-old female who presented with appendicitis which was found to have been caused by a dislodged orthodontic wire.. Appendicitis is one of the most common childhood diseases requiring surgery.

AESTHETIC ARCHWIRES

Currently, aesthetic archwires can be separated into two categories: (1) coated metal and (2) transparent nonmetallic. Each undergoes a distinct manufacturing process, resulting in unique challenges when used in treatment. Figure 1: An 0.014-inch PTFE-coated FLI® Cu-NiTi wire (Rocky Mountain Orthodontics). ADA OFFERS FREE WEBINAR ON UNDERSTANDING PPO CONTRACTS The webinar will teach dental providers how to properly evaluate a preferred provider organization contract agreement. The American Dental Association (ADA) will stream a free live webinar titled, ‘Understanding PPO Contracts: What You Need to Know’ on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at noon CT. Dave Preble, DDS, JD, senior vice president of the ADA Practice Institute, and Dennis McHugh, DENTSPLY SIRONA ACQUIRES PROPEL ORTHODONTICS ASSETS 16 hours ago · The VPro device and Fastrack Mobile App acquisition are part of Dentsply Sirona’s efforts to strengthen its clear aligner market position. Dentsply Sirona has acquired the assets of Propel Orthodontics, including the VPro device and Fastrack Mobile

App.

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY’S FUNDING IN ORTHODONTIC, DENTAL RESEARCH The company provided $250,000 in research grants awarded as part of its Annual Research Awards Program. Align Technology Inc recently announced the award of 10 research grants under the company’s 11th Annual Research Award Program.. The global interest in research to advance dental and orthodontic treatments continues to grow as evidenced by the increasing number of applications Align IS ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT THE FUTURE? The UV light differs from traditional autoclave and dry heat sterilization units in a number of ways. First, UV light sterilization has no chance of forming rust since UV light does not use any heat or steam and remains dry during the entire sterilization cycle. Second, as UV light does not create any heat, there is no cool-down time which ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue

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Category archive for Accessories. In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice. SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

AAO CANCELS IN-PERSON BOSTON ANNUAL SESSION; GOING ALL The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has canceled plans for the in-person component of the 2021 Annual Session, scheduled for Boston, and instead the event will be entirely virtual. In December, the association had rescheduled the in-person component from April to June. In recent months, the AAO had held off on canceling the in NEW OPTIONS IN THERMOFORMING PLASTIC MATERIALSPLASTICS USED IN THERMOFORMINGTHERMOFORMING MOLD MATERIALSTHERMOFORMING PLASTICTHERMOFORMING PLASTIC PROCESSTHERMOFORMING PLASTIC SHEETSTHERMOFORMING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS A bold choice. For those looking to give patients a bold, customizable alternative to the clear plastic materials on the market, Dentagrafix offers a unique option. The brainchild of Eric Sacks, DMD, an orthodontist practicing in Livingston, NJ, Dentagrafix builds on the idea that patients like colors and choices when it comes to their orthodontic treatment. COMPARING TWO ORTHODONTIC ADHESIVES The objectives of this clinical trial were to compare bracket failure rate of two different light cure adhesive materials used in bonding of orthodontic brackets to teeth and evaluate the efficiency of each. The two composite adhesives were Transbond XT from 3M Oral Care and Bracepaste from American Orthodontics. DOCTOR-LED COLLECTIVE BUYING GROUP ACTIONPPE GIVES DENTALCOLLECTIVE BUYING WEBSITESCOLLECTIVE GROUP OF CROWSCOLLECTIVE GROUP SYNONYMTHE COLLECTIVE GROUP APPARELTHE LUXURY COLLECTIVE GROUPWHO IS BUYING PPE ActionPPE, which grew out of an initiative of the Charleston County Medical Society, has evolved into a nationwide buying collective for the healthcare industry, including dental professionals. GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM ALIGN WEBSITE NOW LISTS INTRAORAL SCANNERS FOR INVISALIGN Align Technology Inc recently updated its website to include the list of third-party intraoral scanners that are qualified for Invisalign clear aligner case submission, in addition to the iTero line of intraoral scanners.. The list of third-party intraoral scanners includes: 3M True Definition scanner; Dentsply Sirona CEREC Omnicam scanner; 3Shape Trios 2, Trios 3 scanners, including Trios 3 DANAHER TO SPIN OFF ORMCO AND KAVO KERRDANAHER DENTAL SPIN OFFDANAHER SPIN OFF ENVISTAKAVO KERR CALIFORNIAKAVO KERR CAREERSKAVO KERR DENTALKAVO KERR EQUIPMENT Danaher Corp, Washington, DC, announced its intention to spin off its dental segment into an independent, publicly traded company, DentalCo.. DentalCo will be comprised of Ormco, KaVo Kerr, and Nobel Biocare. These companies generated revenue of nearly $3 billion in 2017 and is expected to have an investment-grade credit rating and a global team of approximately 12,000 people, according to ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue

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Category archive for Accessories. In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice. SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

AAO CANCELS IN-PERSON BOSTON ANNUAL SESSION; GOING ALL The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has canceled plans for the in-person component of the 2021 Annual Session, scheduled for Boston, and instead the event will be entirely virtual. In December, the association had rescheduled the in-person component from April to June. In recent months, the AAO had held off on canceling the in NEW OPTIONS IN THERMOFORMING PLASTIC MATERIALSPLASTICS USED IN THERMOFORMINGTHERMOFORMING MOLD MATERIALSTHERMOFORMING PLASTICTHERMOFORMING PLASTIC PROCESSTHERMOFORMING PLASTIC SHEETSTHERMOFORMING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS A bold choice. For those looking to give patients a bold, customizable alternative to the clear plastic materials on the market, Dentagrafix offers a unique option. The brainchild of Eric Sacks, DMD, an orthodontist practicing in Livingston, NJ, Dentagrafix builds on the idea that patients like colors and choices when it comes to their orthodontic treatment. COMPARING TWO ORTHODONTIC ADHESIVES The objectives of this clinical trial were to compare bracket failure rate of two different light cure adhesive materials used in bonding of orthodontic brackets to teeth and evaluate the efficiency of each. The two composite adhesives were Transbond XT from 3M Oral Care and Bracepaste from American Orthodontics. DOCTOR-LED COLLECTIVE BUYING GROUP ACTIONPPE GIVES DENTALCOLLECTIVE BUYING WEBSITESCOLLECTIVE GROUP OF CROWSCOLLECTIVE GROUP SYNONYMTHE COLLECTIVE GROUP APPARELTHE LUXURY COLLECTIVE GROUPWHO IS BUYING PPE ActionPPE, which grew out of an initiative of the Charleston County Medical Society, has evolved into a nationwide buying collective for the healthcare industry, including dental professionals. GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM ALIGN WEBSITE NOW LISTS INTRAORAL SCANNERS FOR INVISALIGN Align Technology Inc recently updated its website to include the list of third-party intraoral scanners that are qualified for Invisalign clear aligner case submission, in addition to the iTero line of intraoral scanners.. The list of third-party intraoral scanners includes: 3M True Definition scanner; Dentsply Sirona CEREC Omnicam scanner; 3Shape Trios 2, Trios 3 scanners, including Trios 3 DANAHER TO SPIN OFF ORMCO AND KAVO KERRDANAHER DENTAL SPIN OFFDANAHER SPIN OFF ENVISTAKAVO KERR CALIFORNIAKAVO KERR CAREERSKAVO KERR DENTALKAVO KERR EQUIPMENT Danaher Corp, Washington, DC, announced its intention to spin off its dental segment into an independent, publicly traded company, DentalCo.. DentalCo will be comprised of Ormco, KaVo Kerr, and Nobel Biocare. These companies generated revenue of nearly $3 billion in 2017 and is expected to have an investment-grade credit rating and a global team of approximately 12,000 people, according to CONSULT-PRO OFFERS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND PATIENT 13 hours ago · The company’s patient education software includes over 900 presentations that can be used as part of case presentations to secure treatment acceptance and informed consent. CLINICAL PRODUCTS SPOTLIGHT: NEW TOOLS MAKE COMPLEX CASES uLab Systems, creator of uSmile clear aligners, makes a point of saying that their platform allows orthodontists to “take back control” of aligner treatment planning.With the release of uDesign 6.0—what the company calls the “most significant” release to date for the aligner planning software—the new tools give orthodontists greater control and capability to plan complex cases. GETTING THE PERFECT PHOTO By Jeff Kozlowski, DDS, and Mary Estes After an article profiling our practice and how we used photography appeared in Orthodontic Products (February 2013), there have been many questions regarding camera settings and how to get the best photos possible.. While considerable thought goes into taking a perfect photo, it doesn’t have to be hard. The main goal for orthodontic photography is to HENRY SCHEIN WEBINAR WILL FEATURE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON Practice transition brokers will share the impact COVID-19 had on dental practice sales, valuations, and what they’re seeing in the field. Henry Schein Dental Academy will present its next webinar titled, “Roundtable: Benefits of Proper Transition Planning” on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 8:00 pm ET.. Participants are invited to join Henry Schein professional practice transitions brokers ORTHODONTIC WIRE LINKED TO PEDIATRIC APPENDICITIS 12 hours ago · This is the first documented case of dislodged dental hardware causing an appendicitis in a child. A case shared in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports documents an 11-year-old female who presented with appendicitis which was found to have been caused by a dislodged orthodontic wire.. Appendicitis is one of the most common childhood diseases requiring surgery.

AESTHETIC ARCHWIRES

Currently, aesthetic archwires can be separated into two categories: (1) coated metal and (2) transparent nonmetallic. Each undergoes a distinct manufacturing process, resulting in unique challenges when used in treatment. Figure 1: An 0.014-inch PTFE-coated FLI® Cu-NiTi wire (Rocky Mountain Orthodontics). ADA OFFERS FREE WEBINAR ON UNDERSTANDING PPO CONTRACTS The webinar will teach dental providers how to properly evaluate a preferred provider organization contract agreement. The American Dental Association (ADA) will stream a free live webinar titled, ‘Understanding PPO Contracts: What You Need to Know’ on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at noon CT. Dave Preble, DDS, JD, senior vice president of the ADA Practice Institute, and Dennis McHugh, DENTSPLY SIRONA ACQUIRES PROPEL ORTHODONTICS ASSETS 15 hours ago · The VPro device and Fastrack Mobile App acquisition are part of Dentsply Sirona’s efforts to strengthen its clear aligner market position. Dentsply Sirona has acquired the assets of Propel Orthodontics, including the VPro device and Fastrack Mobile

App.

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY’S FUNDING IN ORTHODONTIC, DENTAL RESEARCH The company provided $250,000 in research grants awarded as part of its Annual Research Awards Program. Align Technology Inc recently announced the award of 10 research grants under the company’s 11th Annual Research Award Program.. The global interest in research to advance dental and orthodontic treatments continues to grow as evidenced by the increasing number of applications Align IS ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT THE FUTURE? The UV light differs from traditional autoclave and dry heat sterilization units in a number of ways. First, UV light sterilization has no chance of forming rust since UV light does not use any heat or steam and remains dry during the entire sterilization cycle. Second, as UV light does not create any heat, there is no cool-down time which ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue

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Category archive for Accessories. In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice. SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

AAO CANCELS IN-PERSON BOSTON ANNUAL SESSION; GOING ALL The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has canceled plans for the in-person component of the 2021 Annual Session, scheduled for Boston, and instead the event will be entirely virtual. In December, the association had rescheduled the in-person component from April to June. In recent months, the AAO had held off on canceling the in COMPARING TWO ORTHODONTIC ADHESIVES The objectives of this clinical trial were to compare bracket failure rate of two different light cure adhesive materials used in bonding of orthodontic brackets to teeth and evaluate the efficiency of each. The two composite adhesives were Transbond XT from 3M Oral Care and Bracepaste from American Orthodontics. NEW OPTIONS IN THERMOFORMING PLASTIC MATERIALSPLASTICS USED IN THERMOFORMINGTHERMOFORMING MOLD MATERIALSTHERMOFORMING PLASTICTHERMOFORMING PLASTIC PROCESSTHERMOFORMING PLASTIC SHEETSTHERMOFORMING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS A bold choice. For those looking to give patients a bold, customizable alternative to the clear plastic materials on the market, Dentagrafix offers a unique option. The brainchild of Eric Sacks, DMD, an orthodontist practicing in Livingston, NJ, Dentagrafix builds on the idea that patients like colors and choices when it comes to their orthodontic treatment. DOCTOR-LED COLLECTIVE BUYING GROUP ACTIONPPE GIVES DENTALCOLLECTIVE BUYING WEBSITESCOLLECTIVE GROUP OF CROWSCOLLECTIVE GROUP SYNONYMTHE COLLECTIVE GROUP APPARELTHE LUXURY COLLECTIVE GROUPWHO IS BUYING PPE ActionPPE, which grew out of an initiative of the Charleston County Medical Society, has evolved into a nationwide buying collective for the healthcare industry, including dental professionals. GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM ALIGN WEBSITE NOW LISTS INTRAORAL SCANNERS FOR INVISALIGN Align Technology Inc recently updated its website to include the list of third-party intraoral scanners that are qualified for Invisalign clear aligner case submission, in addition to the iTero line of intraoral scanners.. The list of third-party intraoral scanners includes: 3M True Definition scanner; Dentsply Sirona CEREC Omnicam scanner; 3Shape Trios 2, Trios 3 scanners, including Trios 3 DANAHER TO SPIN OFF ORMCO AND KAVO KERRDANAHER DENTAL SPIN OFFDANAHER SPIN OFF ENVISTAKAVO KERR CALIFORNIAKAVO KERR CAREERSKAVO KERR DENTALKAVO KERR EQUIPMENT Danaher Corp, Washington, DC, announced its intention to spin off its dental segment into an independent, publicly traded company, DentalCo.. DentalCo will be comprised of Ormco, KaVo Kerr, and Nobel Biocare. These companies generated revenue of nearly $3 billion in 2017 and is expected to have an investment-grade credit rating and a global team of approximately 12,000 people, according to ORTHODONTIC PRODUCTS Orthodontic Products is a leading source for orthodontists seeking practical solutions for their practices. We provide the latest product news and technique tips, as well as articles by experts on topics including efficient treatment, staff management, and marketing methods. A reader-friendly alternative to clinical journals, Orthodontic Products gives readers the tools they need to continue

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Category archive for Accessories. In this week’s episode of In the Sterilization Room, with glove prices increasing and purchasing caps, Jackie talks about how to conserve medical-grade exam gloves in the orthodontic practice. SMILEFY LAUNCHES SMILE DESIGN SOFTWARE SmileFy Inc announced the release of its smile design software for dental professionals. The software uses artificial intelligence to give users control of their aesthetic treatments for achieving higher accuracy and predictable results. Advanced editing tools allow for the individualization of each tooth shape, position, and size, according

to

AAO CANCELS IN-PERSON BOSTON ANNUAL SESSION; GOING ALL The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has canceled plans for the in-person component of the 2021 Annual Session, scheduled for Boston, and instead the event will be entirely virtual. In December, the association had rescheduled the in-person component from April to June. In recent months, the AAO had held off on canceling the in COMPARING TWO ORTHODONTIC ADHESIVES The objectives of this clinical trial were to compare bracket failure rate of two different light cure adhesive materials used in bonding of orthodontic brackets to teeth and evaluate the efficiency of each. The two composite adhesives were Transbond XT from 3M Oral Care and Bracepaste from American Orthodontics. NEW OPTIONS IN THERMOFORMING PLASTIC MATERIALSPLASTICS USED IN THERMOFORMINGTHERMOFORMING MOLD MATERIALSTHERMOFORMING PLASTICTHERMOFORMING PLASTIC PROCESSTHERMOFORMING PLASTIC SHEETSTHERMOFORMING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS A bold choice. For those looking to give patients a bold, customizable alternative to the clear plastic materials on the market, Dentagrafix offers a unique option. The brainchild of Eric Sacks, DMD, an orthodontist practicing in Livingston, NJ, Dentagrafix builds on the idea that patients like colors and choices when it comes to their orthodontic treatment. DOCTOR-LED COLLECTIVE BUYING GROUP ACTIONPPE GIVES DENTALCOLLECTIVE BUYING WEBSITESCOLLECTIVE GROUP OF CROWSCOLLECTIVE GROUP SYNONYMTHE COLLECTIVE GROUP APPARELTHE LUXURY COLLECTIVE GROUPWHO IS BUYING PPE ActionPPE, which grew out of an initiative of the Charleston County Medical Society, has evolved into a nationwide buying collective for the healthcare industry, including dental professionals. GERMFREEMD’S PORTABLE CLEANING TECHNOLOGY HELPS DENTALSEE MORE ON ORTHODONTICPRODUCTSONLINE.COM ALIGN WEBSITE NOW LISTS INTRAORAL SCANNERS FOR INVISALIGN Align Technology Inc recently updated its website to include the list of third-party intraoral scanners that are qualified for Invisalign clear aligner case submission, in addition to the iTero line of intraoral scanners.. The list of third-party intraoral scanners includes: 3M True Definition scanner; Dentsply Sirona CEREC Omnicam scanner; 3Shape Trios 2, Trios 3 scanners, including Trios 3 DANAHER TO SPIN OFF ORMCO AND KAVO KERRDANAHER DENTAL SPIN OFFDANAHER SPIN OFF ENVISTAKAVO KERR CALIFORNIAKAVO KERR CAREERSKAVO KERR DENTALKAVO KERR EQUIPMENT Danaher Corp, Washington, DC, announced its intention to spin off its dental segment into an independent, publicly traded company, DentalCo.. DentalCo will be comprised of Ormco, KaVo Kerr, and Nobel Biocare. These companies generated revenue of nearly $3 billion in 2017 and is expected to have an investment-grade credit rating and a global team of approximately 12,000 people, according to CONSULT-PRO OFFERS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND PATIENT 10 hours ago · The company’s patient education software includes over 900 presentations that can be used as part of case presentations to secure treatment acceptance and informed consent. CLINICAL PRODUCTS SPOTLIGHT: NEW TOOLS MAKE COMPLEX CASES uLab Systems, creator of uSmile clear aligners, makes a point of saying that their platform allows orthodontists to “take back control” of aligner treatment planning.With the release of uDesign 6.0—what the company calls the “most significant” release to date for the aligner planning software—the new tools give orthodontists greater control and capability to plan complex cases. GETTING THE PERFECT PHOTO By Jeff Kozlowski, DDS, and Mary Estes After an article profiling our practice and how we used photography appeared in Orthodontic Products (February 2013), there have been many questions regarding camera settings and how to get the best photos possible.. While considerable thought goes into taking a perfect photo, it doesn’t have to be hard. The main goal for orthodontic photography is to HENRY SCHEIN WEBINAR WILL FEATURE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON Practice transition brokers will share the impact COVID-19 had on dental practice sales, valuations, and what they’re seeing in the field. Henry Schein Dental Academy will present its next webinar titled, “Roundtable: Benefits of Proper Transition Planning” on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 8:00 pm ET.. Participants are invited to join Henry Schein professional practice transitions brokers ORTHODONTIC WIRE LINKED TO PEDIATRIC APPENDICITIS 9 hours ago · This is the first documented case of dislodged dental hardware causing an appendicitis in a child. A case shared in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports documents an 11-year-old female who presented with appendicitis which was found to have been caused by a dislodged orthodontic wire.. Appendicitis is one of the most common childhood diseases requiring surgery.

AESTHETIC ARCHWIRES

Currently, aesthetic archwires can be separated into two categories: (1) coated metal and (2) transparent nonmetallic. Each undergoes a distinct manufacturing process, resulting in unique challenges when used in treatment. Figure 1: An 0.014-inch PTFE-coated FLI® Cu-NiTi wire (Rocky Mountain Orthodontics). ADA OFFERS FREE WEBINAR ON UNDERSTANDING PPO CONTRACTS The webinar will teach dental providers how to properly evaluate a preferred provider organization contract agreement. The American Dental Association (ADA) will stream a free live webinar titled, ‘Understanding PPO Contracts: What You Need to Know’ on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at noon CT. Dave Preble, DDS, JD, senior vice president of the ADA Practice Institute, and Dennis McHugh, DENTSPLY SIRONA ACQUIRES PROPEL ORTHODONTICS ASSETS 12 hours ago · The VPro device and Fastrack Mobile App acquisition are part of Dentsply Sirona’s efforts to strengthen its clear aligner market position. Dentsply Sirona has acquired the assets of Propel Orthodontics, including the VPro device and Fastrack Mobile

App.

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY’S FUNDING IN ORTHODONTIC, DENTAL RESEARCH The company provided $250,000 in research grants awarded as part of its Annual Research Awards Program. Align Technology Inc recently announced the award of 10 research grants under the company’s 11th Annual Research Award Program.. The global interest in research to advance dental and orthodontic treatments continues to grow as evidenced by the increasing number of applications Align IS ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT THE FUTURE? The UV light differs from traditional autoclave and dry heat sterilization units in a number of ways. First, UV light sterilization has no chance of forming rust since UV light does not use any heat or steam and remains dry during the entire sterilization cycle. Second, as UV light does not create any heat, there is no cool-down time which This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your website and provide more personalized services to you, both on this website and through other media. To find out more about the cookies we use, see our Privacy Policy.

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