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uLab Systems to Launch uSmile™ Clear Aligners in Canada

March 26, 2021

SAN MATEO, Calif., March 26, 2021 /CNW/ -- uLab Systems™, the creator of uSmile Clear Aligners, today announced that they have received clearance from Health Canada to provide uSmile Clear Aligners and uDesign® treatment planning software to Canadian orthodontists. The products will be available country-wide in the last half of April 2021.

"With this clearance, we will continue to grow our business and focus on the unique needs of orthodontists in Canada," said Amir Abolfathi, co-founder and CEO of uLab. "We are excited to support the Canadian orthodontic community as we help them streamline the treatment process, reduce costs and take back control of their aligner business."   

Currently there have been more than 220,000 uLab aligner cases planned to date. Starting next month, the Canadian orthodontist community will also be able to take advantage of uLab's unique AI-based software, best-in-class clear aligner system, and exclusive focus on meeting the needs of orthodontists.

Key benefits include:

Efficient AI-assisted treatment planning – in as few as 10 minutes and in just one sitting, without the unnecessary back-and-forth with a remote dental tech

Greater savings – orthodontists will save an average of 40%1

Ground-breaking pricing structure – as low as $25 CAD each and a case fee ceiling as low as $1,200 CAD2

Quick delivery – in 10 days or less3 so orthodontists can start their patients faster than ever

The ability to mix brackets and aligners in the same case

Optional aligner packaging showcasing the orthodontist's brand

"ULab has become a fundamental aspect of how I practice as an orthodontist, whether I'm using it for full aligner cases or as a tool with fixed appliances," said Tim Dumore, DDS, who is planning to outsource much of his aligner production uLab Systems now that uSmile aligners are available in Canada.