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  2. Clear aligners - Wikipedia

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    Invisalign is manufactured by Align Technology, an American multinational medical-device company. The company's clear align system has been used to treat more than 12.2 million patients. [2] The company was founded in 1997 by Zia Chishti. Chishti conceived of the basic design of InvisAlign while an adult orthodontics patient.

  3. SmileDirectClub - Wikipedia

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    It also sued state dental boards after making it harder for SmileDirectClub to operate. SmileDirectClub's chief legal officer defended the company's actions, stating, "When we believe that there is an organized campaign to damage our reputation amongst consumers, dentists, or investors, we will defend ourselves and our mission to democratize ...

  4. Orthodontics - Wikipedia

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    A typical treatment for incorrectly positioned teeth (malocclusion) takes from one to two years, with braces being adjusted every four to 10 weeks by orthodontists, [30] while university-trained dental specialists are versed in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.

  5. Dental braces - Wikipedia

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    Traditional metal wired braces (also known as "train track braces") are stainless-steel and are sometimes used in combination with titanium. Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces. These braces have a metal bracket with elastic ties (also known as rubber bands) holding the wire onto the metal brackets. The second-most ...

  6. Orthodontic technology - Wikipedia

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    Orthodontic technology is a specialty of dental technology that is concerned with the design and fabrication of dental appliances for the treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. There are three main types of orthodontic appliances: active, passive and functional.

  7. Trump falsely links New Orleans terror attack to migrants ...

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    The misinformation is still circulating more than 24 hours later – serving as a cautionary tale about the news ecosystem as the new year begins. During the 10 a.m. hour on Wednesday, Fox ...

  8. Align Technology - Wikipedia

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    Later that year, the Harvard School of Dental Medicine began requiring that its orthodontic graduate students complete Invisalign certification before they graduate. [11] The Invisalign Express 10, which uses 10 aligners, was introduced in 2005. [14] Invisalign 1.5 was released in 2009. It was followed by Invisalign G3 in 2010 and G4 in 2011.

  9. Certain foods may disrupt your body’s fight against cancer ...

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    Higher levels of omega-6 fatty acids often found in ultraprocessed foods may interfere with the immune system’s fight against cancer cells, a new study says.