As the global leader in custom dental solutions, Glidewell has a responsibility to pioneer new technology to advance the field. The persistent research dedicated to this mission has led to the acquisition of a UK-based company that specializes in embedding smart technology in oral appliances.

“We see the platform the ORB team has developed as an exciting evolution for the sports market. And it’s easy to envision application in other wellness-related areas, in line with Glidewell’s mission to bring innovative solutions to dental practitioners and their patients all over the world.”

Thanks to the partnership with Glidewell, ORB™ Innovations can now advance the launch of its proprietary technology in the United States. The backing of Glidewell’s 50-plus years of service to the industry means that ORB Innovations will see its technology produced and distributed on a global scale.

The ORB Sport™ Smart Mouthguard has developed patented technology to measure the wearer’s physiological and biomechanical activities. Currently undergoing further development at Glidewell, this technology offers impressive features that will revolutionize the sports mouthguard market:

• Heart rate monitoring
• Impact measurements
• Calorie and step counting
• Bluetooth^® and syncing compatible with iOS phones
• Wireless charging with an estimated battery life of more than three hours’ use

The tracking technology is also being evaluated for additional wellness opportunities and may be embedded in other oral appliances in the future.

This new advancement in the field is a promising example of Glidewell’s continued pursuit for innovation in dental technology.