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Dr Haylea Blundell: Landing on her feet

Editor — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 23:54:40 +0000

Former champion athlete turned acclaimed orthodontist Dr Haylea Blundell says her curiosity and quest for learning led her onto the right career path in dentistry. By John Burfitt Dr Haylea Blundell has scooped the pool in recent years in orthodontics, earning a wide range of international awards and citations for her innovative approach to methodology […]

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Clarity™ Attachment Material

Advertorial — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:38:32 +0000

Long-lasting, bubble-free, aligner attachments are now within reach Clarity™ Attachment Material is Solventum’s (formerly 3M Health Care) first product indicated to create attachments for clear aligner treatments. Featuring a proprietary syringe, Clarity™ Attachment Material offers optimal handling and precise dispensing with virtually no run-on while also supporting the minimisation of flash. The virtually bubble-free dispensing […]

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Tools of the trade: Voco AlignerFlow LC

Editor — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:36:17 +0000

by Dr Oliver Connell, Vital Dental, Randwick, NSW This is a nano hybrid composite that’s specifically designed for use with clear aligners. It’s point of difference is that it has a fluorescent effect when put under UVA light. What’s good about it With all brands of clear aligners, small composite buttons often need to be […]

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Clear advice from The Ortho Partners

Editor — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 23:22:47 +0000

As aligner technology continues to advance, The Ortho Partners offers online treatment planning, assistance and professional development for dentists. By Frank Leggett Dr Gustavo Vivaldi has to be very disciplined with his time management. Not only does he own and run Vivaldi Smile Artisans, a successful dental practice in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, but […]

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More than just clear aligners

Advertorial — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 23:10:50 +0000

This article is sponsored content brought to you by Invisalign. The Align™ Digital Platform features dedicated tools for each stage of the Invisalign® treatment journey. The Align™ Digital Platform ranges solutions that reshape orthodontic treatment, providing dedicated tools and capabilities that doctors can choose to leverage in a way that suites their practice and patient […]

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AI to help with straightening teeth

Editor — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:35:51 +0000

A new tool being developed by a Danish team will help orthodontists correctly fit braces onto teeth. Using artificial intelligence and virtual patients, the tool predicts how teeth will move so as to ensure that braces are neither too loose nor too tight. The tool, developed in a collaboration between the University of Copenhagen and […]

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ClearCorrect Clear Aligners transforms clear aligner solutions

Editor — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:08:08 +0000

Straumann Group Company ClearCorrect has announced key innovation with its Premier Aligner product and supporting software, including the Doctor Portal, and ClearPilot™ treatment viewing platform. Working in partnership with clinicians to develop industry-enhancing solutions that enable smarter workflows, ClearCorrect is now poised to deliver an unbeatable package complemented with practice growth support. ClearPilot 7.0 empowers […]

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OrthoED: Revolutionising Orthodontic Education and Practice

Advertorial — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:15:38 +0000

This article is sponsored content brought to you by The OrthoED Institute. In the ever-evolving world of dentistry, pioneers emerge, reshaping the landscape and driving innovation. Among these visionaries is OrthoED, a trailblazer in orthodontic education that has garnered praise from dental professionals nationwide. With ‘the myth busting orthodontist’ Geoff Hall at its helm, its […]

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Pandemic sparks key innovations in digital orthodontics

Editor — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 23:39:50 +0000

The COVID-19 pandemic galvanised US researchers to explore key innovations in digital orthodontics and general dentistry. Now, dental professionals from various countries are traveling to Saint Louis University’s Center for Advanced Dental Education (CADE) to learn more about two technological advancements not available anywhere else in the world. The pandemic intensified the need for digital orthodontics as […]

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Tools of the trade: Invisalign

Editor — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 05:58:33 +0000

by Dr Gustavo Vivaldi, Vivaldi Smile Artisans, Sydney, NSW I’ve been using Invisalign since 2007 when they were the first major supplier of clear aligners. They were the gold standard then and still are today. Invisalign has the best product, best software and more ways to treat difficult cases. What’s good about it When Invisalign […]

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Tools of the trade: Spark Aligners

Editor — Tue, 23 May 2023 05:43:27 +0000

by Dr Hyun Soo Yu, Grey Street Dentist, St Kilda, VIC Spark is a great alternative to some of the more well-known brands of clear aligners. It utilises a material that’s comfortable for patients but effectively and efficiently moves the teeth. What’s good about it As a general dentist, I find Spark very easy to […]

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SmileStories partners with Clear Correct to bring concierge service for clear aligner treatments to Australia

Editor — Mon, 08 May 2023 23:56:25 +0000

For the first time in Australia and New Zealand, select clinicians will be able to avail themselves of SmileStories, the a concierge service which matches patients to the best clinicians for clear aligner treatment. SmileStories offers patients a personalised experience to find the right clinician for their clear aligner treatment, removing the element of guesswork for […]

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Tools of the trade: Invisalign First

Editor — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:37:45 +0000

by Dr Henry Ho, Smile Team Orthodontics, Fairy Meadow, NSW Invisalign is mainly used with adults to replace fixed appliances such as braces. Patients really love that it’s a much more aesthetically pleasing option. Invisalign First is a new product specifically designed for use with children. What’s good about it Early intervention treatment is a […]

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Spark™ Aligners: designed for more efficient and effective treatment planning

Advertorial — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 02:22:53 +0000

This article is sponsored content brought to you by Ormco. Spark™ Aligners are manufactured by Ormco™ — a global leader in innovative orthodontic products with more than 60 years of expertise, R&D, and high manufacturing standards. Ormco has helped doctors treat more than 20 million patients in more than 140 countries. Spark’s ApproverTM software is […]

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Integrating aligner therapy into your dental practice

Editor — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:27:05 +0000

Two stalwarts of the dentistry field have teamed up to launch a dental disruptor business that could help improve clinical and financial outcomes for dentists across the country. By Tracey Porter Drs Geoff Hall and Jesse Green and are all too aware that when it comes to business, keeping everything closely aligned is key to […]

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DIY clear aligners

Editor — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 22:09:29 +0000

A growing rise in the use of cheap alternative clear aligners has raised concerns among dentists and orthodontists. Cameron Cooper reports Just as Uber has disrupted the taxi industry and Airbnb has shaken up the accommodation sector, providers of direct-to-consumer clear aligners are taking on traditional teeth-straightening treatments. Providers such as SmileDirectClub, EZ Smile and […]

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ACCC alleges SmileDirectClub misled consumers

Editor — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:54:04 +0000

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has instituted Federal Court proceedings against SmileDirectClub Aus Pty Ltd and its US parent company, SmileDirectClub LLC (together SmileDirectClub) over alleged false and misleading statements about private health insurance reimbursement for its clear teeth aligners and associated treatment. It is alleged that, between May 2019 and October 2020, SmileDirectClub […]

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EZ Smile fined by ACCC for allegedly misleading claims

Editor — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 22:28:12 +0000

A cosmetic dentistry company has been forced to cough up a $12,600 fine after it allegedly misled customers about its teeth straightening service. EZ Smile was issued an infringement by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for implying its clear dental aligners were supplied by dental professionals, including orthodontists, who were registered in Australia, when […]

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Survey finds straight teeth antidote to teen dissatisfaction

Editor — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 23:00:08 +0000

Invisalign® Australia’s 2018 Teen Confidence Survey, which polled 1,000 teens nationwide found that one quarter of teens don’t feel comfortable in their own skin, with three in four saying this was down to the way they look, for example, when they smile. Nearly three quarters of those surveyed believe a smile demonstrates self-confidence, yet a third […]

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New clear aligner system to treat malocclusion

Editor — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 00:04:39 +0000

Align Technology recently announced that Invisalign® Go, the latest addition to their suite of clear aligner solutions, is now available in Australia and New Zealand. Designed to treat mild to moderate malocclusion, Invisalign Go treatment includes up to 20 aligners for second pre-molar to second pre-molar and pre-restorative anterior alignment, with up to two years of […]

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New clear aligner on the market

Editor — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 23:00:12 +0000

In March, Align Technology announced Invisalign Teen with mandibular advancement, the first clear aligner solution for Class II correction in growing tween and teen patients. According to the company, the new offering combines the benefits of an advanced clear aligner system with features for moving the lower jaw forward while simultaneously aligning the teeth. Moreover, […]

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Pick your battles wisely

Editor — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 00:03:47 +0000

General practices across the country now offer patients clear-aligner treatment plans—and that’s a good thing. But when should a dentist refer a patient to an orthodontist? Kerryn Ramsey investigates Clear aligners revolutionised orthodontics by removing the stigma of wearing braces. While teenagers embraced the concept, it’s the adult population that’s really responded to this new technology. […]

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