Updated 12 September 2026. “Clear aligner treatments go much more smoothly when keeping adequate or better records.” Good quality photos are essential. Get consent to use photos/ videos for education and marketing purposes so you can show your other patients how clear aligners could benefit them. This is one of your best marketing and sales…
Updated 12 September 2026. WHAT CAN CLEAR ALIGNERS DO FOR YOUR PRACTICE? What are clear aligners? Clear aligners have been developed to specifically align teeth in a predictable, smooth and comfortable manner. Instead of metal brackets, wires or screws, patients will be wearing clear, customised trays to achieve their desired results. Active Aligners work on…
Updated 12 September 2026. Here are a few things to consider: There is growing interest in clear aligners amongst teenagers and adults. Less than 1% of adults are undergoing orthodontic treatment. 70% of patients might be candidates for clear aligner treatment which is a non AGP treatment that is easy to initiate. Clear aligners provide…
Updated 12 September 2026. Clear Aligner Treatment Has Transformed My Practice “We live in a rapidly changing and evolving world” Posted on 10 October 2019 Looking back to when I cut my first class 1 restoration in dental school, to the way I approach my treatments roughly 12 years later, is a rather incredible evolution.…
Updated 12 September 2026. Insights from the Active Aligners clinical support team What makes us different? Active Aligners is set up for dentists, by dentists and offers a more bespoke aligner experience. We pride ourselves on delivering a high level of support and personal customer service, encouraging dentists to engage directly with us when the…
Updated 12 September 2026. “The results of any case are based on a good quality, correctly executed impression or an accurate digital intraoral scan.” I always try to picture the poor technician having to make an excellent quality product using an impression with defects, voids or under-extensions. I used to phone him up and plead…
Updated 12 September 2026. Monitoring your patients’ treatment is essential to ensure the smooth progression through the stages of a clear aligner treatment. Timely IPR, according to treatment plan recommendations, helps this process. However, sometimes treatment might not progress according to your expectations. The earlier this is recognised, the less damaging it will become. Remote…
Updated 12 September 2026. Dr Dan Shaffer BDS RDT PGCertDentLaw CoFounder Active Aligners UK Dentist, Technician “10 reasons to take the plunge” Posted on 13 October 2021 Intra-Oral Scanners (IOS) are revolutionising dentistry and you might not have taken the plunge yet. Digital scanning can make a real difference to your practice so maybe now…
Updated 12 September 2026. How clear aligners offer opportunities in a growing market As market data suggests that clear aligner sales will continue to expand across the UK, Dr Dan Shaffer details how practices can share in some of this growth. Significant market growth Clear aligners represent a huge business opportunity for your practice. A …
Ethical upselling of Active Aligners with whitening by Dr Dan Shaffer BDS RDT PGCertDentLaw The glamorous world of cosmetic dentistry and influencer marketing often means that many patients assume that once their clear aligner treatment is complete, their teeth will be straighter and whiter. In reality, clear aligner treatment does not address staining or discolouration.…