August 2026 Orthodontic Product News Roundup
This month's roundup covers Dentaurum's new Orthocryl Pink shade, DEXIS's DDS certifications, Alta Smiles' funding for its bracketless system, and Planet DDS's expanded AI tools for orthodontic practices.
This month's roundup covers Dentaurum's new Orthocryl Pink shade, DEXIS's DDS certifications, Alta Smiles' funding for its bracketless system, and Planet DDS's expanded AI tools for orthodontic practices.
Dr Giacomo Scuzzo explains how he completed a Class II correction in a 10-year-old patient in nine months by combining orthopedic and orthodontic phases using the Angel Aligner A6 Mandibular Advancement system.
July 2026 brought a series of new product releases and clinical software updates to the orthodontic market, including AI-driven treatment planning tools, custom bracket systems, enterprise cybersecurity solutions, and advanced clinical handpieces.
Alta Smiles raised seed funding to advance commercialization of its C5 Hidden Orthodontics system and appointed former 3M and Dentsply Sirona executives Dan McMaster and Gene Dorff to its board of directors.
The back-to-school slowdown offers orthodontic practices a timely opportunity to review compliance training, reassess scheduling, and prepare for the months ahead. Practice consultant Andrea Cook outlines key steps for making the most of this annual operational reset.