Align Technology Pledges $1 Million Over 5 Years to Support the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation
22 December 2021 - 8:00AM
Align Technology, Inc. (“Align”) (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 a $1 million donation to the American
Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF), the charitable arm
of the American Association of Orthodontists. The donation will be
delivered in installments over five years beginning in December
2021.
“Align continues to be transformative in clinical orthodontics,
in generosity, and in its support of the science of orthodontics,”
said Orhan C. Tuncay, DMD, President, AAOF BOD. “The AAO Foundation
Board of Directors is grateful for Align’s recent $1 million gift
to support the science of orthodontics. We are also thankful
for the strong relationship between the Board and Align in
preparing for the future of orthodontics.”
The AAOF aims to advance the orthodontic specialty by supporting
quality education and research that leads to excellence in patient
care. Since 1994, the AAO Foundation Awards Program has provided
$14.6 million in funding, which has supported 264 Fellowship
awards, 303 research awards and publication of over 100 articles
and abstracts supporting ongoing professional advancement
opportunities in the orthodontics field. The AAOF is committed to
helping those in need with disaster relief for orthodontic
practices and donated orthodontic services for children that lack
access to care.
“Align Technology is focused on innovation that will advance the
future of orthodontics to transform smiles and change lives,” said
Simon Beard, Align Technology SVP and managing director of the
Americas region. “We are proud to be a long-time partner of the
AAOF and support orthodontic education and research programs that
will benefit orthodontic treatment and support orthodontists across
all stages of their careers.”
Align has been a top corporate partner of the AAOF since 2017
and has contributed to a range of education and research programs
provided by the AAOF. Currently, Align Technology VP and general
manager US Frank Quinn, holds a seat on the AAOF Board of
Directors.
About The American Association of
Orthodontists The American Association of
Orthodontists represents 19,000 orthodontist members
throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad. Founded in 1900,
the AAO is the world's oldest and largest dental specialty
organization. The AAO is dedicated to ethically advancing the art
and science of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics worldwide;
improving the overall oral healthcare of the public; advocating for
the health and safety of the public; and educating the public about
the benefits of orthodontic treatment provided by an orthodontic
specialist. For more information, visit aaoinfo.org.
About Align Technology,
Inc.Align Technology designs and manufactures the
Invisalign® system, the most advanced clear aligner system in
the world, iTero® intraoral scanners and services, and
exocad® CAD/CAM software. These technology building blocks
enable enhanced digital orthodontic and restorative workflows to
improve patient outcomes and practice efficiencies for over 210
thousand doctor customers and is key to accessing Align’s 500
million consumer market opportunity worldwide. Align has helped
doctors treat over 11.6 million patients with the Invisalign system
and is driving the evolution in digital dentistry through the Align
Digital Platform, our integrated suite of unique, proprietary
technologies and services delivered as a seamless, end-to-end
solution for patients and consumers, orthodontists and GP dentists,
and lab/partners. Visit www.aligntech.com for more
information.
For additional information about the Invisalign
system or to find an Invisalign doctor in your area, please
visit www.invisalign.com. For additional information about the
iTero digital scanning system, please visit www.itero.com. For
additional information about exocad dental CAD/CAM offerings and a
list of exocad reseller partners, please
visit www.exocad.com.
Align TechnologyMadelyn Valente(408)
470-1180mvalente@aligntech.com |
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Zeno GroupSarah Johnson(828)
551-4201sarah.johnson@zenogroup.com |
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