Working from home, without feeling alone
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, countless articles have been published about the challenges of remote work. A recent New York Times article recounts the tales of white-collar workers becoming disillusioned with their jobs due to the inability to form strong personal attachments with coworkers they’ve only ever met via Zoom. But
VISION AND AI: Digital Dental Treatment Planning
We started SoftSmile with a mission to transform digital dental treatment planning. We are building a smart and beautiful machine that has the most powerful engine inside. Vision is fast, comprehensive, and very intuitive. We are building it because we know that the best way to make orthodontic treatments affordable is to give more options and free
Improving access to perfect smiles requires a market disruption
SoftSmile is a mission-driven company. Our ultimate goal is quite simple: to make aligner treatments affordable and accessible. Yet, for most people, these are just corporate promises. As the founder and CEO of SoftSmile, I want to explain what is truly behind those words. I could give you the facts, like the percentage of people who require some s
History of Clear Aligners: Evolution of a Business Model
Invisalign clear aligners for teeth are in high demand. The global market for clear aligner treatments is $3.2 billion and growing at a 15-20% annual rate. Since clear aligner treatments were introduced by Align Technology (Invisalign) in 1998, the market has grown exponentially. With the continuous evolution of medical technology, a var
What is teledentistry and how you can leverage it in your practice
Teledentistry has been around for a while, but only since the Covid-19 pandemic has it gained momentum and shown its true potential and capacity. In March 2020, the American Dental Association published a detailed guide to understanding and documenting teledentistry events. Many other policy revisions, guides, resources, and lectures are now availa
Orthodontic Treatment Planning Software: An Art And Science
Over 20 years ago, Align Technology (“AlignTech”) introduced Invisalign, a clear plastic device resembling a mouthguard, designed to treat teeth misalignment, one of the most common orthodontic abnormalities people experience. These mouthguards were called “aligners.” They were an instant popular alternative to metallic brac