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Since early this year, uLab has achieved over 98% on-time delivery of uSmile™ aligners—highlighting its commitment to operational excellence, reliability, and performance that dental professionals can trust. Quality-focused strategies have also driven noticeable gains in product consistency and customer ...

Unlock the full potential of uDesign Cloud with insider tips from our clinical team. Learn how to effectively use SmartRx forms and set up your treatment preferences once—so you can get the treatment plan you want the first time. ...

Join Dr. Rooz Khosravi, the clinical innovator behind uLab Systems’ IDB solution, as he shares a behind-the-scenes journey of the product’s development and the vision that shaped its intuitive design. In this webinar, Dr. Khosravi will demonstrate how orthodontists ...

In this webinar, Dr. Manuele will describe the advantages of strategically staging a case to make difficult movements more predictable, limit refinements and use the fewest aligners.

uLab Systems® announces a new strategic collaboration with Ortho-Automation and Voxel Dental, two other leaders in the orthodontic industry, that aims to empower practitioners with innovative, efficient in-office aligner production capabilities.

uLab Systems® introduces the uDesign Cloud workflow, a web-based version of the uDesign Desktop, offering streamlined uAssist® treatment planning assistance services and uSmile™ ordering from any internet-enabled computer.

A roundtable of top orthodontists discusses Reva—a new, thinner, stronger aligner material from uLab Systems.

With a plethora of tools at the fingertips of orthodontists these days, it’s no wonder that it is becoming more common to combine treatment modalities to get the best patient results and a reduced number of visits to the ...

uLab Systems® announces an exciting new strategic collaboration with Voxel Dental and LuxCreo, Inc., two other leaders in the orthodontic industry, aimed at advancing the use of direct print aligner technology.

Tune in to episode 39 of the Illuminate Orthodontic Podcast and hear from Dr. Chris Cetta with Dr. Jeremy Manuele as they cover: MARPE, Chairside Aligner Refinements & Remote Monitoring!

uLab Systems® introduces Reva™, a new, proprietary thermoforming material for use with clear aligner products.

We’ve continued our strong growth trajectory, with volume in Q2 up 37% over the corresponding prior year period. We are reaching scale and are now on track to sell one million uSmile™ aligners and retainers in 2024.

Ever wonder why your aligner cases don’t track like the video or how posterior open bites originate? It all comes back to staging.

uLab Systems® announces the release of the uDesign® 9 treatment planning software, the AI-assisted platform designed exclusively for orthodontists to maximize their control over treatment and provide more aligner workflow flexibility than any other platform on the market.

We’ve continued our strong growth trajectory and had another record-setting month, shipping over 81,000 units in March. We are reaching scale and are now on track to sell over 1 million uSmile™ aligners and retainers in 2024. Our uSmile ...

“I am honored to have been the orthodontist to have submitted the 1 millionth aligner case for uLab. I’ve been a uLab supporter since almost the beginning, and I truly appreciate their consistent commitment to putting orthodontists first in ...

“We are honored that our orthodontist customers have selected the uLab aligner platform and treatment planning assistance service as the best in the industry…”

Is there a place in a busy practice for patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? We enthusiastically say yes, absolutely! Welcoming ASD patients has been a huge practice builder for both of our practices.

Our staff used to experience significant stress between the rushed gap of debonding patients and getting their retainers made and delivered before the teeth moved. We decided to try digital bracket removal so we could….

…announces the ability to ship uSmile retainers directly to the patient at the discretion of the prescribing practitioner.

Hunter Family Orthodontics has successfully provided retainers at over 250 debond appointments with no fit issues. How do they do it?

uLab Systems™ announces Smart Outcomes for a Smart Office, one powerful, flexible platform designed exclusively for orthodontists, providing them with the ultimate cost-effective tool to easily create bespoke aligner treatments for each patient.

Using uDesign® to design a case and create a model shows restorative dentists and patients what orthodontics can accomplish to enhance their clinical outcomes with more predictability and stability. For Dr. Layman, 9 out of 10 patients choose to ...

Orthodontist Dr. Tim Dumore practices in Winnipeg, Canada and is recognized for being an innovator of new orthodontic technologies.

Deborah Solomon, DDS, the owner of Smile Health Orthodontics, with offices in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, knew it would take work and creativity to have her orthodontic practice stand out. And she’s been willing to go the extra ...

Dr. Nathan Granillo uses few to no attachments on his uSmile™ aligner cases and is happy with how they are tracking to completion. Here’s why….

Dr. Eric Wu says that the newest technologies in orthodontics can ease some burdens of staffing shortages as well as increase efficiencies in procedures.

On the island of Guam, Dr. Paul Sauget brings “Hollywood Smiles” to his orthodontic patients using the most advanced technology, techniques, and uLab aligners.

Aligner systems are not identical. An early adopter of uLab® for complex cases, Dr. Naslenas shares her experience on how to take advantage of the highly retentive plastic, digital controls and accurate anatomical capture.

With more orthodontic practices employing uSmile™ aligners in Phase I cases, uLab® heeded the request for eruption domes. This feature is currently available with uDesign 7.3.

uLab Systems™, the creator of the uSmile™ clear aligner platform and the uAssist™ treatment planning assistance service, announces a new flexible pricing structure that combines case bundle and a la carte options.

Whether it’s enlisting in the national guard, joining an established practice, or adopting uLab’s aligner platform, Jeremy Manuele, DMD, isn’t afraid to take on new challenges. By Steven Martinez

Second opinions are a chance to differentiate. When patients come to us for a second opinion, they have an even greater appreciation of our offering. They may have been told at other offices that they would not be able ...

In this podcast episode, host Alison Werner is joined by Deborah Solomon, DDS, an orthodontist in private practice in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles to talk about her boutique practice, which includes an at-home concierge service, and why she ...

Join Dr. Melanie Wang as she demonstrates how to streamline the aligner digital workflow to touch the treatment plan once and only once before ordering aligners…

Dr. Bill Layman, the owner of Straighten Up Orthodontics in Clearwater, Florida, is our guest on this episode of The Golden Age of Orthodontics. Dr. Layman talks about the advantages of using a 3-D Treatment Letter, demonstrating the potential ...

…announces it now offers orthodontists a suite of branding options that give them the ability to create a variety of custom-designed packaging products that will enhance the patient experience and can help grow new business.

Orthodontic practices have an opportunity to earn credit towards their membership fee by growing their uSmile clear aligner business with uLab*. This new program is in addition to the discount benefits that Mari’s List members receive on uLab products.

uLab Systems, creator of the uSmile™ clear aligner system, announces the release of a new streamlined version of its uDesign® 7 software along with survey results stating a majority of its customers find the uAssist treatment planning assistance service ...

Our guest today is Dr. Jeremy Manuele. He is a Las Vegas native with a thriving practice there.
His journey to becoming an orthodontist is similar to many others: Dr. Manuele credits the orthodontic treatment he received for turning ...

In part two of this blog featuring Dr. Dennis Dionne, shares the unique way he uses aligners and retainers and the economics of competing with DTC treatment. Read More…

Join Dr. Paul Sauget as he takes you on a digital orthodontic journey treating a variety of case types. During the presentation he will show how combining conventional appliances and aligner therapy creates a streamlined approach to treating patients

Tip #1 Charge for treatment planning – Our practice offers complimentary records-pictures, X-rays and digital scans- but we have started charging an $85 work up fee for clear aligners to help with the initial time investment from the office. ...

In the first of a two-part blog, Dr. Dennis Dionne shares the unique way he uses uDesign: as a treatment simulator, communication tool and a production platform. Read more…

TODAY’S CONSUMER ISN’T NECESSARILY SEEKING A SPECIFIC CLEAR ALIGNER BRAND WHEN THEY ASK ABOUT ALIGNER TREATMENT. THEY WANT THE TREATMENT MODALITY AND THEIR ORTHODONTIST’S EXPERTISE. IT’S TIME TO LEARN HOW TO BRAND THAT.

I love using the magic wand in the tooth correction tool for bracket cases or retainer creation. A quick paintbrush stroke and click makes it super easy to smooth or remove little artifacts! We now order all our…

In a time where many practices are experiencing a falloff in new patient inquiries, offering limited treatment can be a way to pull in a new demographic of potential patients to your office. In this webinar, we will discuss ...

Join Dr. Rooz Khosravi as he describes his journey with uLab Systems™ and the transformation of his practice. During the presentation he will demonstrate key digital tools that enable orthodontists to streamline their orthodontic care delivery while maximizing aligner ...

uLab® is excited to announce uDesign® 7.2! This version of our treatment planning software gives the orthodontist even more control and an improved user experience.

Dr. Bill Layman is an orthodontist in Clearwater, FL who applies his MBA knowledge to help orthodontists understand important business decisions for their practices.

The Healthcare Technology Report is pleased to announce The Top 25 Healthcare Technology CTOs of 2022. Chief Technology Officers are indispensable to the success of companies…

Memphis, TN (September 21, 2022) — uLab Systems™, the creator of the uSmile™ clear aligner system and the uDesign® treatment planning software, has announced that Jeffrey Lord has joined the company as senior vice president of sales for North ...

Join Dr. Bryan Lockhart as he shares his experience using the uDesign^® 7 treatment planning software to treat a wide variety of cases—including complex. During the presentation he will unlock the power of digital treatment planning and show how ...

Join orthodontic marketing expert, Dr. Leon Klempner of People + Practice as he shares tips on growing your practice without growing your staff

I’m excited to have Dr. Bryn Cooper on the podcast today! She is a key opinion leader with Ulab Systems, a company innovating the next generation of smile technology with in-office aligner systems. During this episode, Bryn shares that ...

Dr. Sky Naslenas treats her patients with uSmile aligners—either as aligner-only or to finish her fixed cases.

Join Dr. Rooz Khosravi as he describes his journey with uLab Systems™ and the transformation of his practice.

Memphis, TN (September 21, 2022) — uLab Systems™, the creator of the uSmile™ clear aligner system and the uDesign® treatment planning software, has announced that Jeffrey Lord has joined the company as senior vice president of sales for North ...

Find out why Dr. Jeremy Manuele: creates refinements without a new scan, places large bite turbos on the canines, sets up global movements then has the digital assistant fine-tune, and opens space for de-rotating pre-molars.

After hearing a collective cry throughout the uLab universe, we have finally provided one of the most asked for features on our client wish list! A new and improved…“7.0 Widget”! All the movements can be done by a left ...

Memphis, TN (Aug 18, 2022) — Inc. has recognized uLab Systems™, the only orthodontic company ranked in the Health Products industry category, for the explosive growth of 832% from 2018 to 2021, thus assigning a rank within the top ...

Memphis, TN (Aug 9, 2022) — uLab Systems™, the creator of the uSmile™ clear aligner system and the uDesign® treatment planning software, announces the availability of the uAssist™ concierge treatment planning assistance service1 for orthodontists. Licensed orthodontists and dentists ...

The Clinical Specialists hope you are enjoying uDesign and thriving as you treatment plan your cases. We know that during your initial training there is a whirlwind of information presented to you, and by the end of the session ...

Memphis, TN (July 21, 2022) — uLab Systems™, the creator of the uSmile™ clear aligner system and the uDesign® treatment planning software, announces the clearance of the uLab product suite from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and Medsafe, the ...

Join orthodontic marketing expert, Dr. Leon Klempner of People + Practice as he shares tips on growing your practice. In particular, learn simple yet effective ways to capitalize on the untapped market for limited treatment, including relapse cases and ...

On today’s episode of the Golden Age of Orthodontics, Dr. Sky Naslenas joins Amy and Dr. Leon to share her experience with using uLab Clear Aligners. Dr. Naslenas has years of experience not only in orthodontics in general, but ...

In this webinar, orthodontist and Wharton MBA, Dr. Bill Layman conducts the most thorough cost-benefit analysis to-date. Whether you’re printing in-house or considering it, this is a must-watch webinar.

Orthotown, by Dr. Eric Wu
When choosing treatment appliances, it is usually braces or clear aligners. However, with combination treatment, it can be braces and clear aligners, taking advantage of what each appliance does best. For me, …

Memphis, TN (May 4, 2022) — uLab Systems™, the creator of the uSmile™ clear aligner system and the uDesign® treatment planning software, announces the upcoming release of uDesign 7.0, featuring AI-assisted Auto Staging and the uAssist digital assistant service.

Memphis, TN (April 19, 2022) — uLab Systems™, the creator of the uSmile™ clear aligner system and the uDesign® treatment planning software, has partnered with People + Practice, a full service digital marketing firm exclusively for doctors.

Memphis, TN (March 3, 2022) — uLab Systems™, the creator of the uDesign® treatment planning software and uSmile™ clear aligners, has raised $20 million from CareCapital in a convertible note financing.

As technology evolves, strategies to create effective and efficient workflows are essential to the success of any orthodontic practice. Join Dr. Eric Wu as he shares his journey and how he has found balance between in-office aligner production and ...

Memphis, TN (February 15, 2022) — uLab Systems™, the creator of the uSmile™ clear aligner system and the uDesign® treatment planning software, has partnered with Mari’s List®, an orthodontic study club and buying group, to offer exclusive discounts to ...

Dr. Bryn Cooper finishes many of her patients in aligners. Join her as she shares tips on efficient combination treatment, from planning the case to marketing.

Memphis, TN (January 25, 2022) — CB Insights named uLab Systems, creator of the uSmile™ clear aligner system and the uDesign® treatment planning software, to the third annual Digital Health 150 list of the most promising private digital health ...

Orthodontic Products, by Kenny Hackett
There’s no doubt: The marketing efforts of direct-to-consumer aligner companies have created a new and rich market of patients for orthodontic practices to mine. The challenge: Find a price point that’s attractive to both ...

Memphis, TN (December 9, 2021)— uLab Systems™, the creator of the uSmile™ clear aligner system and the uDesign® treatment planning software, is the recipient of a grant from the state of Tennessee. The new funding will enable uLab to ...

Learn to set up your cases to minimize the need for refinement, without compromising final results. Robin Craycraft and Jane Gustafson, clinical education specialists for uLab, will show you tips and tricks for setting your case up right, the ...

Memphis, TN (November 16, 2021)—uLab Systems™, the creator of the uSmile™ clear aligner system and the uDesign® treatment planning software, proudly announced the launch of its new corporate brand identity, redesigned logo, and refreshed website.

San Mateo, CA (November 2, 2021) –  uLab Systems™, the creator of the uSmile™ Clear Aligner System and the uDesign® treatment planning software, is proud to announce the launch of its Digital Assistant Academy, a groundbreaking program designed to ...

Sometimes we complicate things unnecessarily. That can be true when treatment planning and executing aligner cases. Join Dr. Jeremy Manuele as he unlocks the secrets to effectively treating mild to moderate cases with uLab™.

San Mateo, CA (October 7, 2021) –  uLab Systems™, the creator of uSmile™ clear aligners and uDesign® treatment planning software, will be exhibiting at the Orthopreneurs Summit 2021, October 7-10, at the Sheraton Denver Downtown in Denver, CO.

Join experienced uLab Digital Assistant, Kenny Hackett the Lab Manager at West Paces Ferry Orthodontics, as he explores limited treatment aligner cases. Using the latest digital tools, he proves these cases can be both profitable and competitive with direct-to-consumer ...

We’ll demonstrate how to harness the simple power of Guided Setup to quickly create a treatment plan, then the tools to fine tune the finish.

San Mateo, CA (August 10, 2021) — uLab Systems™, creator of uSmile™ clear aligners and uDesign® treatment planning software, announced today the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Robin Bienfait, AmirAli Talasaz, and Rita O’Connor.

Join our featured speakers Mr. Chris Bentson and Dr. Mark McInnis as they review the latest aligner trends in digital treatment planning.

San Mateo, CA (July 28, 2021) — uLab Systems™, the creator of uSmile™ clear aligners and uDesign® treatment planning software, proudly announced the launch of its new, first-of-its-kind custom packaging service for uSmile aligner customers.

San Mateo, CA (July 6, 2021) — uLab Systems™, the creator of uSmile™ Clear Aligners, has raised $54.5 million in its oversubscribed Series E financing round.  The investment round included significant participation from existing investors along with a syndicate ...

Dr. Rooz Khosravi shares his insights on treatment planning in the digital world. Learn how to setup an orthodontic case in as few as 10 minutes without the back-and-forth with a remote technician.

Orthodontics Products Online
uLab Systems’ uDesign 6.0 gives orthodontists new tools that allow them to focus their expertise on the treatment plan and leave the more routinized tasks to AI.

Join Dr. Bryn Cooper as she shares pearls on updating patient treatment through digital treatment planning.

First 100 uSmile aligners submitted through the uDesign 6.0 receive special pricing1

This exclusive webinar for Canadian orthodontic practices only, will cover an overall workflow process that includes utilizing uSmile aligners as a tool in the office to create beautiful smiles for your patients.

Creating an effective and efficient digital orthodontic treatment plan can be frustrating without a sound, strategic foundation. Dr. Rooz Khosravi unlocks the secrets of treating cases in a digital environment.

San Mateo, CA — uLab Systems™, the creator of uSmile Clear Aligners, today announced that they have received clearance from Health Canada to provide uSmile Clear Aligners and uDesign® treatment planning software to Canadian orthodontists. The products will be ...

Join Dr. Eric Wu as he shows the true potential of the most recent software innovations.

San Mateo, CA — uLab Systems™, the creator of the uSmile™ Clear Aligner System, announced today that it has entered into a supply agreement with the SG Management LLC (Schulman Group), a pre-eminent Orthodontic Service Organization consisting of the ...

Orthodontic Products, by Tonya Johnson
Orthodontists, like Dr Satish Pai, can now offer an affordable aligner option to patients who would otherwise choose a direct-to-consumer solution. uLab Systems recently announced a new aligner pricing structure for orthodontists using its ...

SAN MATEO, CA — uLab Systems™, the creator of the uSmile™ Clear Aligner System, is proud to be featured this weekend at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Winter Conference.

SAN MATEO, CA – uLab Systems™, the creator of the uSmile™ Clear Aligner System, is offering the orthodontic community an industry-first pricing structure for aligners.

SAN MATEO, CA – uLab Systems™, the creator of the uSmile™ Clear Aligner System, has reached yet another key business milestone of more than 200,000 cases planned to date in the United States.

San Mateo, CA – uLab Systems™, the creator of uLab Clear Aligners, was featured as a Top 20 Med Tech Provider for 2020 in the December issue of Med Tech Outlook: the magazine that informs about the trends, challenges ...

San Mateo, CA – uLab Systems, creator of uDesign® – the treatment planning software designed for orthodontists – is now introducing uLab Clear Aligners, making their innovative platform a complete aligner system.

San Mateo, CA – uLab Systems, the creator of uDesign – the treatment planning software designed for orthodontists – is expanding its product offering to include aligner manufacturing. uLab will produce all aligners in a state-of-the-art facility located in ...

SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–uLab Systems, the creator of uLab, the treatment planning software and aligner system designed for orthodontists, has announced two significant additions to their senior leadership team.

SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–uLab Systems, the creator of the breakthrough aligner system which gives control back to orthodontists has achieved yet another commercial milestone with over 65,000 cases to date in the US alone.

SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–uLab Systems, the creator of the revolutionary aligner system now integrates with EasyRx, a leader in digital workflow. The EasyRx integration will create a streamlined digital workflow for participating uLab users. Now digital files can be ...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–uLab Systems, the creator of the state-of-the-art uDesign aligner planning software, has released Version 5.5 of their software.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–uLab Systems, the creator of the state-of-the-art aligner planning software, has completed an $18M Series D financing round led by Park West Asset Management and supported by minority investors including Ortho Studio Express.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–uLab Systems, the creator of the cutting-edge orthodontic treatment planning software, has announced a partnership with Bay Materials, the makers of Zendura clear aligner and retainer materials.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–uLab Systems, the creator of the state-of-the-art aligner planning software, announced the release of Version 5.0 of the design Software available to users in early September 2019.

Orthodontic Practice, by Dr. Tim Dumore
The book, Who Moved My Cheese, by Dr. Spencer Johnson is a motivational business fable that encourages readers to acknowledge a change in their environment and learn to adapt if they wish to survive.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–uLab Systems, the creator of the innovative aligner planning software, announced the achievement of another significant milestone with over 13,000 cases planned in less than one year.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–uLab Systems, creator of the pioneering aligner planning software, has opened an office in Shanghai, China. The new office will expedite product development, support partnerships in Asia, and facilitate the global expansion of uLab in Asian ...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–uLab Systems, creator of innovative in-office orthodontic treatment planning software, announced a partnership with Dental Assist for commercialization in Japan. Dental Assist is a leading manufacturer of aligners for orthodontists and dental clinics in Japan.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–uLab Systems, creator of the ground-breaking aligner planning software, has finalized a partnership with MEM Dental. MEM Dental, a leader in high-quality dental product manufacturing, has offices in both Sweden and Taiwan. MEM Dental is embarking ...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–uLab Systems, the creator of the cutting-edge aligner planning software, is happy to announce a partnership with Drs. Tom Pitts & Duncan Brown. Dr. Pitts and Dr. Brown are known for their revolutionary approach ...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–uLab Systems, developer of the software platform that enables chairside aligner treatment planning, has completed a $6M Series C financing round which was led by Light Bridge Ventures.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–uLab Systems, the creator of the breakthrough orthodontic aligner movement planning software, has passed a significant commercial milestone with over 6,000 cases completed in just 6 months.

ST. PAUL‚ Minn. – (May 4, 5:00pm CST) – 3M announced today its exclusive North American license of uLab System’s treatment planning software for aligner therapy – further providing choice and flexibility for orthodontists.