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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Align Technology Inc (ALGN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges with ...
Total Revenue: $979.3 million, down 1.6% sequentially and 1.8% year over year. Clear Aligner Revenue: $796.8 million, up 0.3% sequentially, down 2.5% year over year. Systems and Services Revenue: $182.4 million, down 9.2% sequentially, up 1.2% year over year. Gross Margin: 69.5%, down 0.6 points sequentially and 0.5 points year over year. Operating Margin: 13.4%, down 1.1 points sequentially and 2.1 points year over year. Net Income per Diluted Share (GAAP): $1.27, down $0.13 sequentially and year over year. Net Income per Diluted Share (Non-GAAP): $2.13, down $0.31 sequentially and $0.01 year over year. Cash and Cash Equivalents: $873 million, down $170.9 million sequentially, up $7.2 million year over year. Free Cash Flow: $27.4 million. Clear Aligner Volume Growth: 6.2% year over year. Clear Aligner Average Price per Case: $1,240, down $25 sequentially, down $110 year over year. Operating Expenses: $549 million, down 0.7% sequentially, up 1% year over year. Deferred Revenue (Clear Aligners): Decreased $9.3 million sequentially, decreased $74.7 million year over year. Deferred Revenue (Systems and Services): Decreased $11.3 million sequentially, decreased $37.2 million year over year. Cash Flow from Operations: $52.7 million. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with ALGN. Release Date: April 30, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Align Technology Inc (NASDAQ:ALGN) reported first-quarter revenues, operating margin, and earnings in line with their outlook, indicating a strong start to fiscal 2025. Clear Aligner volumes increased both sequentially and year over year, with notable strength in the Asia Pacific, EMEA regions, and growth in North America. The company saw a record number of doctor submitters and utilization for GP dentists, reflecting increased adoption of their products. Align Technology Inc (NASDAQ:ALGN) launched new products, such as the Invisalign Palate Expander system and the iTero Lumina scanner with restorative software, which are expected to drive future growth. The company reported strong growth in the Teen and Growing Kids segment, with a 13.3% year-over-year increase in Invisalign Clear Aligner treatments for this demographic. Total revenues for the first quarter were down 1.6% from the prior quarter and down 1.8% from the corresponding quarter a year ago, impacted by unfavorable foreign exchange. Clear Aligner average per case shipment price decreased due to unfavorable foreign exchange and a product mix shift to lower-priced products. Systems and Services revenue was down 9.2% sequentially, primarily due to lower scanner systems revenues and unfavorable foreign exchange. Operating margin decreased by 1.1 points sequentially and 2.1 points year over year, with foreign exchange negatively impacting the margin. Align Technology Inc (NASDAQ:ALGN) faces potential challenges from tariffs and macroeconomic conditions, which could impact future performance. Q: Can you explain why Align Technology's business is performing well despite a decline in consumer sentiment? A: Joseph Hogan, President and CEO, noted that the company saw strong volume growth across North America, APAC, and Europe. The introduction of the Lumina scanner with restorative capability provided additional momentum. Growth was observed across product lines and regions, including both teen and adult segments, indicating a broad-based demand. Q: How is Align Technology planning to mitigate the impact of tariffs? A: Joseph Hogan, President and CEO, stated that Align is well-positioned with its global supply chain. The company manufactures in China for the Chinese market and in Mexico for the U.S. market, which helps mitigate tariff impacts. Align is also prepared to address any issues with iTero shipments from Israel. Q: What can investors expect from the upcoming Investor Day? A: Joseph Hogan, President and CEO, mentioned that the Investor Day will provide a comprehensive overview of Align's portfolio, demand outlook, and positioning from both a technology and commercial standpoint. The company plans to share developments since the last meeting and its future strategy. Q: Can you provide more details on the ASP (Average Selling Price) dynamics and expectations? A: John Morici, CFO, explained that the ASP decline was primarily due to unfavorable foreign exchange and a shift to lower-priced products. However, the introduction of higher-priced products like the Mandibular Advancement with Occlusal Blocks could help stabilize ASPs. The company is also considering adjustments based on VAT rulings in the UK. Q: How is Align Technology addressing financing challenges for consumers and providers? A: John Morici, CFO, highlighted that Align has partnered with HFD to offer better financing options, helping consumers manage costs. The company also provides favorable payment terms to providers, allowing them to extend financing to patients, which supports practice growth and Invisalign adoption. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Artemis Smiles Orthodontics Achieves Platinum Plus Invisalign Provider Status in Sandy Springs, GA
04/14/2025, Sandy Springs, GA // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Artemis Smiles Orthodontics, under the leadership of Dr. Behnaz (Bennie) Yavari, proudly announces its recognition as a Platinum Plus Invisalign Provider. This esteemed designation reflects the practice's extensive experience and success in administering Invisalign treatments to patients in Sandy Springs and the surrounding communities. The Platinum Plus status is awarded to orthodontic practices that demonstrate a high level of proficiency and a significant number of successful Invisalign cases. This achievement underscores Dr. Yavari's commitment to offering cutting-edge orthodontic solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. About Artemis Smiles Orthodontics Located in the heart of Sandy Springs, Artemis Smiles Orthodontics is dedicated to providing modern, convenient, and affordable orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults. The practice offers a comprehensive range of services, including traditional braces, Breezy Braces by InBrace, Invisalign treatment and teeth whitening. Emphasizing patient comfort and convenience, Artemis Smiles incorporates advanced technologies such as 3D CBCT imaging, the most advanced iTero Lumina scanner, and remote dental monitoring to ensure precise treatment planning and effective progress tracking. Dr. Behnaz Yavari, affectionately known as 'Dr. Bennie,' brings over twelve years of clinical experience in both private and corporate orthodontic settings. Her passion for creating dream smiles is evident in her personalized approach to patient care. As the first female-owned orthodontic practice in Sandy Springs, Artemis Smiles Orthodontics is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all patients. Commitment to Community and Accessibility Understanding the demands of modern family life, Artemis Smiles Orthodontics offers flexible scheduling options, including Saturday appointments, to accommodate busy lifestyles. The practice also provides free virtual and in-office consultations, same-day starts, and flexible financing options, ensuring that high-quality orthodontic care is accessible to everyone in the community. Looking Ahead Achieving Platinum Plus Invisalign Provider status is a significant milestone for Artemis Smiles Orthodontics, reflecting the practice's dedication to excellence in orthodontic care. Dr. Yavari and her team remain committed to staying at the forefront of orthodontic advancements, continually enhancing their services to provide patients with the best possible outcomes. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please visit or contact: Artemis Smiles Orthodontics 220 Sandy Springs Circle Ste. 205 Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Phone: (404) 704-0030 About Artemis Smiles Orthodontics Artemis Smiles Orthodontics, led by Dr. Behnaz Yavari, serves the Sandy Springs, GA community with innovative orthodontic care. The practice offers a range of services, including braces, Invisalign, and InBrace, utilizing advanced technologies to ensure precise and effective treatments. Committed to patient comfort and convenience, Artemis Smiles Orthodontics provides flexible scheduling and financing options, making orthodontic care accessible to all. ### Media Contact Artemis Smiles Orthodontics 220 Sandy Springs Circle Ste. 205 Sandy Springs, GA 30328 [email protected] newsroom: Source published by Submit Press Release >> Artemis Smiles Orthodontics Achieves Platinum Plus Invisalign Provider Status in Sandy Springs, GA
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Align Technology Announces Availability of Restorative Capabilities on Its Next Generation iTero Lumina™ Intraoral Scanner and New iTero Lumina™ Pro Dental Imaging System
Next-generation iTero Lumina solutions with comprehensive capabilities provides transformative solutions for general practitioner ("GP") dental practices to enable diagnostic, restorative, and multidisciplinary ortho-restorative workflows — including Near Infra-Red Imaging (NIRI) technology in the iTero Lumina Pro dental imaging system. Builds on 20+ years of expertise in restorative dentistry and the success of the proprietary iTero Multi-Direct Capture™ technology initially launched in February 2024 for clinical orthodontic needs. Powered by iTero Multi-Direct Capture™ technology with 3x larger field of view1, and maximum capture distance of 25mm2, designed to scan 2x faster2 and simplify the capture of challenging areas for dentures, palates, edentulous spaces, and other complex cases. Facilitates the capture of all case types and supports highly efficient workflows. Superior full jaw clinical accuracy compared to tested intraoral scanners3 - iTero Lumina™ solutions enable predictable and repeatable first-time restoration fit4 from single unit crowns to removable prosthetics. iTero Lumina™ scans are within accuracy threshold of photogrammetry11 (the highest standard for prosthetic planning) for full-arch implant restorations5 - captured in one single scan. Outstanding simplicity and highly efficient workflow with capture of single unit crowns to full arch preparations in a single pass. iTero Lumina™ solutions offer up to 5 capabilities in one device and one scan. Elevated patient experiences thanks to quick and comfortable scanning9, for exceptional care. SAN JOSE, Calif. & TEMPE, Ariz. & PETACH TIKVA, Israel, March 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Align Technology, Inc. (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 the addition of restorative capabilities to its next generation iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner (without iTero Near Infra-Red Imaging (NIRI) technology) and the new iTero Lumina™ Pro dental imaging system (with iTero NIRI technology), to enable efficient restorative and multidisciplinary ortho-restorative workflows and support diagnostic of interproximal caries above the gingiva, helping GP dentists reach new levels of practice efficiency and growth while delivering exceptional clinical outcomes. Initially launched in February 2024, the iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner delivers faster scanning speed2, higher accuracy3, superior visualization8, and a more comfortable scanning experience.9 The enhanced capabilities of the iTero Lumina solutions provide outstanding scanning experience and performance, optimal for the simplest to the most challenging restorative cases. These capabilities are complemented by simplified restorative workflows that include the capture of single unit dental crowns to full dental arch with multiple preparations in a single pass, with a wave of an iTero Lumina wand. Practice efficiency and growth: Effortless scanning experience and optimized workflows that simplify patient record taking and minimize chair time and footprint Capture simple to complex cases and extraoral appliances and material in one uninterrupted movement and without the need to scan each individual preparation from multiple preparation cases. Experience versatility and efficiency with up to 5 capabilities in one device for less footprint in the practice, designed to reduce maintenance time and cost and enable the full automation of daily tasks from scanning to patient communication and lab collaboration: 1) photorealistic 3D models, 2) HD intraoral camera, 3) aid in interproximal caries detection with NIRI technology7, 4) photorealistic scans that eliminate the need for intraoral photos for Invisalign® case submission8 and 5) that are within comparable thresholds of photogrammetry11, all in one single scan. Simplify multiple treatment planning by using previous patient scans for all procedures within the treatment plan. No need to re-scan the patient and add chair time to your workflow. Exceptional clinical outcomes: Superior clinical accuracy3 Achieve predictable and repeatable first-time restoration fit5 from single unit crowns to removable prosthetics, thanks to superior full-jaw accuracy compared to tested intraoral scanners3 and scans that are within accuracy threshold of photogrammetry for full-arch implant restorations4 - the highest standard for prosthetic planning captured in one single scan. Provide comprehensive patient data to your lab at once, including multi-bite and articulation information, to enable the design of optimal restorations and appliances. Elevated staff and patient experience: Offer a quick and comfortable experience9 for patients. Increase patient engagement and understanding with a modern and customized experience based on patient-centric views of their oral health condition.10 "We are excited to announce that the upgraded iTero Lumina™ scanner and new iTero Lumina™ Pro dental imaging system can now help doctors deliver exceptional restorative outcomes with the wave of a wand," said Karim Boussebaa, Align Technology executive vice president and managing director for the iTero scanner and services business. "The iTero Lumina™ solutions include superior 3D and 2D visualizations, to augment and amplify oral health assessment and communication using the Align™ Oral Health Suite, designed to increase patient engagement and understanding of their oral health condition." Dr. Karla Soto, GP dentist and Align® Faculty member with a practice in Boca Raton, Florida, added, "The iTero Lumina scanner excels in the traditionally challenging scans with long spans, like full arch implant restorations or even edentulous areas. The amount of data and tissue it can capture is outstanding, making what was once a challenge, an easy, fast, and comfortable procedure for me, my team, and my patients." Current iTero Lumina™ scanner owners will receive the new software which includes restorative and diagnostic support capabilities (without iTero NIRI technology) starting April via direct software update, following regulatory clearance in their countries. The iTero Lumina™ Pro dental imaging system in cart and mobile configurations is commercially available in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Vietnam. The iTero Lumina™ scanner cart and mobile configuration is commercially available in the United States, Canada, European Union countries, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Vietnam, Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. The iTero Lumina™ scanner and iTero Lumina™ Pro dental imaging system are expected to be available pending regulatory approvals in other locations throughout 2025. Please contact your sales rep to find out when iTero Lumina solutions are available in your location. Compared to the field of view of the iTero Element™ 5D dental imaging system, when the iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner's scanning distance is 12 mm. Data on file at Align Technology, as of November 15, 2023. Compared to the iTero Element™ 5D dental imaging system with tolerance AVE=±0.1 operating at a working distance from 0-20 mm. Data on file at Align Technology, as of November 15, 2023. Based on bench testing conducted using ADA/ANSI 132 standard Model simulating "long distance accuracy (full jaw measurement)" in July 2024. Method: Comparative test to evaluate full arch accuracy (global accuracy), repeatability and reproducibility of intraoral scanners as described in ADA standard 132 [2015]; Sample definition: 3 operators performed 30 repetitive scans with each tested scanner.; Sample size: n=90 (3x30) scans for each scanner tested; Tested scanners: iTero Lumina; Trios 5; CS3800; Medit i700; Allied Star; Results: The accuracy of iTero Lumina is significantly higher than that of all 4 other scanners; with a reduction of total error ranging from 0.11% to 0.46%. Accuracy was defined as the accumulated average error + STD of all measurements specified in the standard. Data on file at Align Technology, as of August 26, 2024. Based on bench testing conducted in June 2024 according to ADA/ ANSI 132 standard requirements for long distance full jaw accuracy (average error =0.03% - 0.24% < 0.25%), crown accuracy (average error =0% - 0.9% < 1%) and inlay accuracy specimens (average error =0% - 0.4% < 1%). Data on file at Align Technology, as of August 26, 2024. Based on bench testing conducted in January 2025 according to ISO 20896-2:2023 vs. Ground truth: Imetric icam 4D Photogrammetry system; Sample size: n=10; 5 upper arch model (All-on-6) and 5 lower arch model (All-on-4). Thresholds were defined as Horizontal error <50µm; Vertical error <30µm & Angular deviation < 0.4o. Based on clinical data collected in January 2024 of n=15 subjects who participated in a clinical study with iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner. Data reviewed by Invisalign trained practitioners (Orthodontists and GPs) in conjunction with Align clinical team. Data on File at Align Technology, as of January 31, 2024. Can not be used to imply that intraoral photographs may not be needed for practice patient records. iTero NIRI technology is available on iTero Lumina Pro™ imaging system. For Invisalign record-taking cases only. Based on a survey in September 2023 of n=22 users who participated in a global limited market release, working with iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner for an average period of 6 months, representing both Invisalign trained general practitioners, orthodontists and their staff in NA, EU and APAC, who were presented with a 4 point level of agreement scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree with the following statement: "iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner 3D model's superior 3D model eliminates the need to take intraoral photos." and "iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner 3D model's superior 3D model boosts patient engagement." *Data on file at Align Technology, as of November 15, 2023. Compared to iTero Element™ 5D imaging system wand. Data on file at Align Technology, as of November 15, 2023. Based on assessing intraoral topographical images of hard and soft tissues and NIRI images. Based on bench testing conducted in January 2025 according to ISO 20896-2:2023 vs. Ground truth: Imetric icam 4D Photogrammetry system; Sample size: n=10; 5 upper arch model (All-on-6) and 5 lower arch model (All-on-4). Thresholds were defined as Horizontal error <50µm; Vertical error <30µm & Angular deviation < 0.4o. This claim is only relevant to specific markets, not including EU at this stage. 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 271.6 thousand doctor customers and is key to accessing Align's 600 million consumer market opportunity worldwide. Over the past 28 years, Align has helped doctors treat approximately 19.5 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 for more information. For additional information about the Invisalign System or to find an Invisalign doctor in your area, please visit For additional information about the iTero digital scanning system, please visit For additional information about exocad dental CAD/CAM offerings and a list of exocad reseller partners, please visit Invisalign, iTero, exocad, Align, Align Digital Platform, and iTero Lumina are trademarks of Align Technology, Inc. View source version on Contacts Technology Madelyn Valente(909) 833-5839mvalente@ Zeno Group Sarah Karlson(828) Sign in to access your portfolio
