California orthodontic network consolidates operations across five locations
Multi-location practices consolidating under unified care models offer insights into scaling orthodontic operations efficiently.
Orthodontics
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Rodeo Dental opens Glendale, Arizona practice in July
DSO expansion news: Rodeo Dental opens Arizona practice July 13 with pediatric, ortho, and family dentistry.
Orthodontic separators reduce extraction time and pain in premolar removal
Split-mouth trial shows orthodontic separators reduce extraction time and pain in routine premolar extractions for orthodontists.
Isle of Wight UDA funding rises 48% under new dental reform plan
Isle of Wight dentists: new UDA rates and 110% activity allowance effective now. Budget planning and patient scheduling must be reviewed.
Texas Tech dental school launches orthodontics master's program
US-focused. New specialist training pathway in orthodontics may influence graduate education models elsewhere.
Orthodontists face shifting market amid tech and competition
Orthodontists should understand how market shifts affect practice strategy and hiring. Business operations now matter as much as clinical skill.
Dr. Michael Durbin elected president of American Association of Orthodontists
US-based news. Relevant if you follow AAO leadership or track orthodontic association governance.
Medit launches global orthodontics division, acquires California training institute
Medit's acquisition of Progressive Orthodontics consolidates digital tools and education; relevant for orthodontists using or considering Medit technology.
Texas orthodontic practice moves to 6,000-square-foot facility
Practice relocation case study showing how DSOs and independent practices are expanding treatment capacity and service offerings.
Dentsply Sirona CEO: Digital workflow must be designed for dentists
CEO discusses why digital integration should be designed around dentist workflows, not internal processes.
Hybrid decompression improves aligner efficiency in anterior open bite
Hybrid aligner protocols using preliminary decompression can reduce IPR and improve vertical control in anterior open bite correction.
SALT Dental Partners opens orthodontics practice in Washington, DC
US DSO expansion news. Relevant if you track dental practice consolidation or monitor competitor growth.
Orthodontics leader Dr. Rolf Behrents dies
Tribute to an influential orthodontist whose research and teaching legacy shaped modern specialty practice.
Align Technology reports $1.4B Q1 revenue, 6.2% year-over-year growth
Align reports Q1 earnings growth. Understand how major manufacturer performance affects your supplier relationships and product availability.
Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners expands to New York
DSO consolidation in pediatric and orthodontic practices continues: track mergers that may reshape your market.
South Carolina advances bill to ban mail-order orthodontics
South Carolina moving to restrict teledentistry-only orthodontics; understand evolving state regulations on remote care.
3D-printed aligners: clinical potential and remaining questions
Essential reading for orthodontists evaluating 3D-printed aligner adoption and understanding the science behind materials differences.
EAS opens seventh annual congress on aligner orthodontics in Brussels
Aligner orthodontists should review the congress agenda at eas-aligners.com for plenary topics and the new Ortho Vision programme on emerging technologies.
International Delphi study establishes consensus on aligner therapy indications
New international consensus clarifies aligner indications and limitations for treatment planning across the dental team.
AI in aligner therapy: efficiency requires clinical oversight
Essential reading for clinicians using AI-assisted aligner planning. Explains why digital simulations fail and how to maintain clinical control.
Dentsply Sirona webinar explores ortho-restorative workflow
Free CE webinar on combining clear aligner treatment with direct composite restorations for smile design.