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Align Technology Supports Landmark Swiss Epidemiological Study Led by University of Bern
iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner has a central role in the study’s oral health data collection TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:
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[{"type":"text","content":"\niTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner has a central role in the study’s oral health data collection\n\n\n TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nAlign Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGN) a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® System of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, today announced its collaboration with the University of Bern on Switzerland’s first Swiss Oral Health Study – an epidemiological initiative led by Professor Dr. Hendrik Meyer-Lückel, director of the Clinic for Conservative, Preventive, and Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Bern.\n\n\nLaunched in August 2025, this study marks a significant milestone in Swiss dental research. It is the first large-scale, representative oral health study in Switzerland, designed to collect data across three key age groups: 6–12, 35–44, and 65–74 years. The study goal is to provide valuable insights into the oral health status of the Swiss population, helping to inform future healthcare strategies and improve patient outcomes. It aims to examine approximately 1,800 children by June 2026 and 1,650 adults by the end of 2027, across six cantons: Aargau, Bern, Lucerne, Ticino, Vaud, and Zurich.\n\n\nAnother key objective is to identify trends, such as the rise in early-childhood caries and establish a baseline for future public health strategies. By incorporating dental and gingival scans alongside clinical examinations, the study seeks to enhance diagnostic accuracy and explore the potential for trained dental assistants to support dental screenings. These intraoral scans, along with longitudinal follow-ups, are expected to contribute to a deeper understanding of oral health's impact on overall well-being, helping to shape more effective preventive care and public health programs.\n\n\nAs part of this collaboration, Align is providing its state-of-the-art iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner, which will have a central role in the study’s data collection. The iTero Lumina scanner is designed to simplify the capture of challenging areas like the palate, edentulous spaces, partially erupted teeth and crowded teeth. Powered by iTero Multi-Direct Capture™ technology, the iTero Lumina scanner sets a new standard in digital scanning with its wider field of view1,...