Founded by New York orthodontist Dr. Scott Schwartz after the 2025 closure of InBrace, InSmile Braces makes customized lingual orthodontic systems that straighten teeth with braces hidden behind them. The newly formed, independently operated company combines digital smile design, indirect bonding and its Smartwire technology in an orthodontist-led workflow built to restore access to discreet fixed treatment while reducing appointment demands for practices. Its production operation was established to rebuild the technology and support orthodontists and patients continuing this style of treatment.
The American Angle for Orthodontic ProductsInspired by Edward Hartley Angle, the “Father of Modern Orthodontics,” The American Angle for Orthodontic Products develops orthodontic products and appliances for dental professionals worldwide. The company brings more than 25 years of collective team expertise to a broad portfolio that includes its own bracket, archwire, appliance, and practice-accessory lines. Its approach combines Angle’s time-tested principles with modern technology and collaboration with clinicians to support comfortable, efficient treatment.BROOKLYN, NY
SoftSmile IncSoftSmile Inc. develops and manufactures FDA-cleared clear aligners alongside VISION, its orthodontist-built software for treatment planning and case management. Based in New York with offices in Paris and Abu Dhabi, the company puts an orthodontist on every treatment setup while giving treating doctors direct control to edit cases. SoftSmile says its technology has earned more than 130 U.S. patents and supported treatment for over 200,000 patients.LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Randmark Dental Products, LLCFounded around the clinical work of dentists Dr. Randy Widen and Dr. Marc Doctors, Randmark Dental Products makes NiteBite, a custom-fit dental protector for nighttime clenching, grinding and related jaw pain. The company’s patented appliance is designed to work within the jaw’s freeway space, using the natural jaw-opening reflex rather than forcing the teeth apart, and is FDA-cleared for prescription use. NiteBite can be molded and fitted by a dental professional in about five minutes.LUSBY, MD
Shatkin F.I.R.S.TTodd E. Shatkin, DDS founded Shatkin F.I.R.S.T. around his experience with minimally invasive implant dentistry in Amherst, where he has personally placed more than 45,000 mini dental implants. The company now supports dentists through its F.I.R.S.T. Technique, with a laboratory that has fabricated more than 600,000 restorations and technicians averaging 20 years of prosthetic experience.AMHERST, NY