Align Technology restructures as ‘sluggish’ dental U.S. market slows growth for main product, but demand remains strong in China

Align posted total revenues of $977.9 million for Q3. However, looking ahead, it expects Q4 2024 revenues to range from $995 million to $1.015 billion. (iStock)

San Jose-based Align Technology, known for its orthodontic solutions, including the Invisalign clear aligner system, reported mixed third-quarter results, according to a press release published on Wednesday.  Famous for its Invisalign clear aligners, iTero scanners, and exocad CAD/CAM software, Align posted total revenues of $977.9 million, marking a 1.8 per cent increase year-over-year despite a … Read more

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Orthodontics for the Restorative Dentist

Using Digital Dentistry and Invisalign® treatment to plan and restore a challenging case- (while avoiding surgical intervention) Case Overview Kyle, a male in his mid 40’s presented to our GP office. He was missing some posterior teeth bilaterally and had an anterior crossbite, compounding a posterior open bite on the right side. Given that Kyle … Read more

Align Technology Announces Collaboration with the European Aligner Society to Elevate Educational Standards in Orthodontic Aligner Therapy

Align Technology, Inc (Nasdaq: ALGN), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® system of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners®, and exocad® CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, will announce a new collaboration with European Aligner Society (EAS) at the Society’s Summer Meeting in Portugal,1-2 July 2022. The Align EAS … Read more

dentalcorp Strengthens Partnership With Align Technology

dentalcorp (TSX: DNTL) Canada’s largest and, one of North America’s fastest-growing networks of dental practices, today announced an extended partnership with Align Technology bolstering its offering of Invisalign® brand clear aligner treatment to Canadians nationwide through its Ortho Acceleration Program (OAP). “With patient expectations on the rise, they are looking for more advanced and specialized care options from their family … Read more

Align Technology Shares Finding From New Clinical Study That Validates the Significant Benefits of the iTero Element 5D Imaging System as an Aid in Detection and Monitoring of Interproximal Caries Lesions (Cavities)

The study published in the Journal of Dentistry confirms that the iTero Element 5D imaging system* with iTero NIRI (Near Infra-Red Imaging) technology is more sensitive than bitewing radiography in detecting early enamel lesions and comparable in detecting dentinal lesions iTero NIRI technology of the iTero Element 5D imaging system was 66% more sensitive than bitewing X-ray … Read more

Align Technology to Showcase its Digital Portfolio at the International Dental Show 2021 in Cologne

Align reinforces its commitment to comprehensive dentistry by showcasing the Align Digital Platform, including recent innovations, in a multi-media exhibition space of hybrid in-person and virtual experiences Align Technology, Inc. (“Align”) (Nasdaq: ALGN) a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign system of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, and exocad … Read more

Align Technology Releases iTero Workflow 2.0 Software and Previews New iTero Element 5D Imaging System Auto-Upload Functionality

Newly released iTero Workflow 2.0 software features include faster scanning, improved visualization, and enhanced patient communication tools that help increase practice efficiency, support better clinical diagnosis, and drive patient engagement for treatment acceptance. Available in Q3’21 on the iTero Element 5D imaging system*, a new auto-upload feature will streamline Invisalign case submissions by enabling intraoral … Read more

Align Technology Supports the United Kingdom’s General Dental Council (GDC) Statement on Direct-to-Consumer Orthodontics which Highlights Patient Safety Issues

Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign system of clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, and exocad CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, today announced its support for an updated policy statement issued by the General Dental Council (GDC), the UK-wide statutory regulator … Read more

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5 Tips to Jumpstart Your Social Media by Dr. Peggy Bown

In 2015, I left a group practice to start my own clinic. Although I was excited and nervous, I had a clear vision. With that, came so many questions, “How do I build this vision?”, “How do I make my name known?”, and most importantly, “How do I market my modern approach to dentistry?” The … Read more

Align Technology Announces the iTero Element Plus Series Next Generation of Scanners and Imaging Systems

A series of new solutions feature advanced technology and capabilities designed to improve the scanning experience, increase practice productivity, and drive higher patient treatment conversion Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGN) today announced the availability of the iTero Element® Plus Series, which expands the company’s portfolio of iTero Element scanners and imaging systems to include new … Read more

Align Technology Announces Strategic Alliance with Digital Smile Design

Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGN) announced today that it is partnering with Digital Smile Design (DSD), a leader in holistic, digital and emotional dentistry solutions for dental clinics in the efforts to advance multi-disciplinary dentistry by building a streamlined end-to-end digital workflow as well as best-in-class clinical education. Through the collaboration, DSD will highlight the … Read more

Align Technology Expands Invisalign Interactive Brand Experience Pilot Program

Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGN) the leader in clear aligner orthodontics, announced today that it is expanding the interactive brand experience program that was piloted in late 2017, and will add eight new locations in major U.S. cities in the fourth quarter of 2018. The program expansion is designed to address the rapidly-evolving consumer market … Read more

We have met the enemy and he is us…

Invisalign discontinues 10 hour continuing education requirement.  From DENTAL BLOGS.COM Are you one of the many dentists put off by Invisalign’s case submission quota and continuing education rules last year? Good news. Align Technology, Inc, the maker of the popular clear braces system Invisalign, has removed the quota from its requirements.  Editor’s note – and health … Read more