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Company Research Report: LightForce Orthodontics



Company Overview



  • Name: LightForce Orthodontics

  • Mission: Empower the experts to create the unique bite and smile that every patient deserves.

  • Vision: The most requested brand in the new era of personalized orthodontics.

  • Founded: The research into 3D printing brackets began in 2015 by Dr. Alfred Griffin III, who later founded the company.

  • Key People:

  • Alfred Griffin, DMD, PhD – Founder & CEO

  • Frank Quinn – Chief Revenue Officer

  • Kelly Riedel – COO

  • Gene Fetisov – Chief Financial Officer

  • Amos Benninga – VP of Engineering

  • Doran Robinson – VP of Product

  • Sal Tadjalli – VP of Sales

  • Michael Anderson – VP of Operations & Infrastructure

  • Bridget Diorio – VP of People Operations

  • Dr. Chris Jackson – Head of Clinical Affairs

  • Headquarters: Burlington, Massachusetts

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: LightForce is known for its innovative use of 3D printing technology to create fully personalized ceramic braces.


Products



  • Fully Custom 3D Printed Braces:

  • Description: These are fully personalized 3D-printed ceramic brackets that are tailored to fit individual tooth morphology.

  • Key Features:

  • Personalized base for better bond strength

  • Complete freedom of motion


  • LightTray by LightForce:

  • Description: These are patient-specific indirect bonding (IBD) trays designed for a personalized bonding experience.

  • Key Features:

  • Quick and accurate bonding of brackets without requiring doctor time

  • Easy-to-edit trays with identifiable arch segments

  • Trays are pre-cut to fit the patient's teeth precisely


  • LightPlan Software:

  • Description: A web-based platform for digital treatment planning, allowing easy creation, adjustment, and approval of treatment plans.

  • Key Features:

  • Complete control over every aspect of the treatment plan

  • Empowers clinicians in the orthodontic treatment process


Recent Developments



  • New Products Launched: No information is available.

  • New Features Added to Existing Products: No information is available.

  • Recent Developments:

  • In 2019, LightForce received formal FDA clearance and launched its complete system at the AAO Annual Session.

  • In 2021, LightForce secured $50 million in Series C funding led by Kleiner Perkins to further develop 3D printing technology for orthodontic treatments.

  • In 2022, LightForce was awarded the AAO Innovator Award.

  • The company moved its headquarters to Burlington, Massachusetts in 2021, quadrupling its office and production space.


  • New Partnerships: No information is available.


This report consolidates the significant insights about LightForce Orthodontics, focusing on factual details obtained from available data sources.