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New imaging method to assess root position may cut radiation dose

By Theresa Pablos

A new imaging technique could reduce the amount of radiation that dental patients are exposed to during orthodontic treatment, according to new research. The method also shows promise for other types of dental treatment that require accurate root position assessment.

October 8, 2019

Invisalign gives best-selling Australian dentists deep price cuts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Align Technology's Invisalign Australia has reportedly offered discounts of up to 35% to dentists who sell the most clear aligners to patients, according to a news report in the Sydney Morning Herald.

October 7, 2019

Orthodontist named a top low-stress, high-paying job

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Being an orthodontist is one of the best low-stress, high-paying jobs in the U.S., according to U.S. News & World Report.

October 3, 2019

Misaligned teeth treatments depend on who, where, why

By Melissa Busch

Patients may wonder why orthodontists chose certain treatments when they fix their misaligned teeth. While each patient's unique dental problems play the largest role in treatment, so do a number of other factors. Doctor and patient demographics also affect their decisions, according to a new study.

September 22, 2019

Gaidge updates ortho practice management software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Data solutions company Gaidge has released the latest version of its orthodontic practice management program, Gaidge 2.0.

September 19, 2019

3D printing firm Voodoo launches clear-aligner service

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3D printing firm Voodoo Manufacturing of New York City has begun offering a 3D manufacturing service to supply clear aligners for dental applications.

September 18, 2019

Digital technologies are often assets in orthodontics

By Melissa Busch

When patients visit orthodontists, they often seek much more than better smiles. Digital technologies such as 3D printing can provide patients with visuals that help them achieve more realistic expectations of their treatment and outcomes, according to a talk at the recent 2019 ADA FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco.

September 11, 2019

Orthodontist pleads not guilty to charges of bribing Ark. lawmaker

By Melissa Busch

An orthodontist who is accused of paying $157,000 in kickbacks and providing free dental work to an Arkansas lawmaker has pleaded not guilty to the charges, according to the latest reports.

September 10, 2019

Transgender patients feel welcome at dental offices

By Theresa Pablos

Transgender and gender-nonconforming patients often feel welcome, or at least neutral, when visiting the dental office, according to new study findings in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The same isn't always true when they receive care in other medical settings.

August 26, 2019

Orthodontist indicted on fraud, bribery charges

By Melissa Busch

A well-known orthodontist in Arkansas has been charged with 15 counts of fraud and wire fraud on charges that he allegedly paid bribes to and performed free dental work for a former state senator in exchange for legislation that benefited his dental clinics.

August 19, 2019

SmileDirectClub hopes to raise $100M in IPO

By Melissa Busch

Direct-to-consumer teeth-straightening service company SmileDirectClub filed an initial public offering (IPO) on August 16. The company hopes to raise $100 million, according to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

August 18, 2019

Dentsply Sirona updates orthodontic software

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentsply Sirona has released the latest version of its orthodontic treatment software.

August 7, 2019

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