A free online continuing education event on clear aligner therapy is coming up. The aligners Symposium 2026 takes place on 20 November on the DT Study Club platform. It will look at advances in digital workflows, materials and biomechanics, especially in treatment planning and managing complex cases. Seven expert-led sessions will offer clinical insights.
LONDON, England: In the literature on 3D-printed orthodontic appliances, laboratory, ageing and safety findings are often discussed as though they carry the same clinical weight as studies involving patients. This ambiguity means that dental professionals may have to rely on…
In-house 3D printing is increasingly being used in dental clinics and laboratories as intra-oral scanners, CAD software, 3D printers, and printable resins for prostheses resins and aligners have advanced and become more accessible for routine clinical use. Current applications include…
There are plenty of things your orthodontist will tell you directly. Wear your elastics. Wear your aligners as instructed. Brush carefully around your braces. Keep your appointments. But there are also things they wish more patients understood about what is…
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Although aligners can achieve occlusal improvements comparable to those of fixed appliances in selected cases, evidence is less conclusive for more complex malocclusions and long-term stability. A new systematic review by researchers in Saudi Arabia has sought…