SAN JOSE, Calif., March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Align Technology,
Inc., (NASDAQ: ALGN) the worldwide market leader in clear aligner
orthodontics, today announced that 3 million patients have now
started treatment with the Invisalign system, the modern approach
to straightening teeth. This is a significant milestone in
Invisalign treatment and reflects an accelerating rate of adoption
worldwide by Invisalign-trained doctors and their patients. To mark
the milestone, Align Technology has teamed up with Operation
SmileSM to help children across the globe born with
cleft lip and cleft palate. Beginning today, Align Technology
will donate $1 for every public share
of a photo of a person's smile on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
with the hashtag #3millionsmiles – for a total donation of up to
$1 million.*
"This major milestone was achieved in partnership with our
network of Invisalign providers in more than 80 countries around
the world," said Thomas M. Prescott,
Align Technology president and CEO. "We are proud to be helping
these doctors transform smiles with Invisalign treatment as more
and more people realize the benefits of straightening their teeth
without brackets and wires. And we hope to inspire others to give
more smiles to children around the world with our pledge to
Operation Smile."
Contributing to this achievement is the expansion of Invisalign
treatment in international markets, specifically Europe and Asia, combined with Align Technology's ongoing
commitment to deliver new products and features that provide
doctors with increased clinical confidence to straighten teeth. By
combining biomechanics research, 3D software technology,
cutting-edge mass-customization, and insights from treating 3
million-plus patients worldwide, Invisalign clear aligners provide
a more comfortable and aesthetically appealing treatment option for
various orthodontic issues.
Dr. Stanley Gersch and Dr. Scott
Gersch, the father and son team at Gersch
Orthodontics in Westfield, Linden & Cranford New Jersey,
recently learned that one of their teen patients is the
milestone-marking, 3-millionth Invisalign patient.
"Gersch Orthodontics is honored to have the 3-millionth
Invisalign patient come from our practice, and are proud of our
long-standing relationship with Invisalign," said Dr.
Stanley Gersch, Gersch Orthodontics, past president of
the New Jersey Association of Orthodontists and head of the
Invisalign post graduate program at New York
University. "We look forward to continuing to provide our
patients with a market-leading product that truly improves our
patients' lives for years to come."
"As Top 1% ELITE Premier Providers, the highest distinction in
the field, we feel that our practice has truly grown with the
brand, and have always believed in the cutting edge research and
technology of Invisalign treatment," said Dr. Scott Gersch, Gersch Orthodontics
and Cranford Orthodontics and Diplomate of the American Board
of Orthodontics. "Our greatest reward is seeing our patients'
confidence grow as we create generations of smiles to last a
lifetime."
About Align Technology, Inc., Makers of the
Invisalign® Clear Aligner
System
Adults and teens now have a modern choice for
straightening their teeth. No more wires and brackets required –
Invisalign and Invisalign Teen aligners are the clear alternative
to metal braces that uses a series of virtually invisible and
removable aligners that gradually move teeth over time. The
benefits include: no food restrictions, no interference with sports
or other activities, and teeth get straightened without most people
knowing they are in treatment. Learn more and find a trained
Invisalign doctor at www.invisalign.com.
All Invisalign products are designed, manufactured and marketed
by Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN). Today the Invisalign product
family includes Invisalign Full, Invisalign Teen, Invisalign
Assist, Invisalign Express and Vivera Retainers. Invisalign and
Invisalign Teen are trademarks of Align Technology, Inc.
Align Technology develops innovative, technology-rich products such
as the Invisalign system and the iTero scanner and services. Visit
www.aligntech.com for more information.
About Operation Smile
Operation Smile, headquartered
in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is an international medical
charity with a presence in more than 60 countries, whose global
network of thousands of credentialed medical volunteers from more
than 80 countries is dedicated to helping improve the health and
lives of children. Since its founding in 1982, Operation Smile has
provided more than 220,000 free surgical procedures for children
and young adults born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial
deformities. To build long-term sufficiency in resource-poor
environments, Operation Smile trains doctors and local medical
professionals in its partner countries so they are empowered to
treat their local communities. Operation Smile also donates medical
equipment and supplies and provides year-round medical treatments
through its worldwide centers.
*Beginning today through March
3, 2018. Minimum guaranteed donation of $500,000 (U.S.). Facebook shares must be made
public in order to trigger the donation. Restrictions apply. See
details at Invisalign.com.
Contact: Stephanie Goddard
GOLD PR
(323) 440-1570
sgoddard@goldpr.com
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