Align Technology To Award Research Programs Advancing Orthodontic and Dental Patient Care
Align Technology has opened its 2022 Research Award Program, in which $375,000 will be awarded to university faculty for scientific
and technological research initiatives to advance patient care in the fields of orthodontics and dentistry. The program has funded about
$2.4 million in research since its inception in 2010.
Eligible applicants for dental research awards include full- and part-time faculty involved in dental or scientific research at
universities at which Invisalign treatment or the iTero scanner is available.
All applications are reviewed by an independent academic committee that forwards its recommendations to Align Technology
for final selection. Research proposals and completed applications must be received by 5 p.m. (PST) March 4; award recipients will be
notified by June 6.
Information: learn.invisalign.com/research-awards-landing-page
AAO Opens Registration
for 2022 Annual Session
The American Association of
Orthodontists has opened registration
for its 2022 annual session, May 21–24 in
Miami. Attendees can earn up to 17 hours
of CE credit, attend special events and
check out some of the industry’s newest
technology in the Innovation Pavilion.
All virtual and in-person registered
attendees will receive free access to the
“30-Day Replay.” After the annual session
and through June 23, attendees can
watch recordings, download handouts and
complete CE certificates for lectures that
were live-streamed from the Miami Beach
Convention Center.
Information: meetings.aaoinfo.org/annual-session-2022
Gaidge Debuts Electronic Intake
Forms for Orthodontic Practices
Gaidge recently announced the addition of electronic
intake forms to its suite of technology solutions. The
product features a patient intake portal that includes
prebuilt templates, secure email and SMS communication
functionality, tracking and analytics.
Gaidge Forms is designed to create more efficiency,
enhance a positive patient experience and give doctors
and treatment coordinators information and time to
prepare for the exam. As part of a practice’s strategy for
leveraging technology, digital forms can reduce waiting
room time, increase schedule efficiency and reduce
no-shows.
Information: gaidge.com/forms