SEOUL, South Korea and ALISO VIEJO, Calif. – May 7, 2026
Medit Corp., a global leader in digital dentistry solutions, announced the establishment of its new Global Orthodontic Business Division alongside the strategic acquisition of Progressive Orthodontics (PO) through its U.S. subsidiary, Medit USA Inc. The move represents Medit’s largest expansion into the orthodontics sector to date and signals the company’s intention to accelerate adoption of AI-driven digital orthodontic workflows worldwide.
The acquisition combines Medit’s expertise in 3D intraoral scanning, digital dentistry software and AI-enabled treatment platforms with Progressive Orthodontics’ internationally recognized clinical education network. Industry analysts view the deal as a major development in the rapidly growing digital orthodontics market, where demand for clear aligners, digital treatment planning and integrated clinical workflows continues expanding globally.
Medit Builds Global Orthodontic Technology Platform
Medit stated that the newly formed Global Orthodontic Business Division will serve as the company’s centralized platform for orthodontic products, practitioner education and clinical collaboration. The division will oversee Medit’s growing orthodontic portfolio, including the Medit Orthodontic Suite and Medit Aligners, both of which are designed to support digital simulation, case planning, treatment design and clear aligner workflows.
The company emphasized that integrating Progressive Orthodontics into its ecosystem will allow Medit to combine advanced digital technologies with hands-on orthodontic education and practitioner training. Founded more than 40 years ago, Progressive Orthodontics has trained tens of thousands of dental professionals across more than 60 countries, earning a strong reputation for case-based orthodontic education focused on diagnosis, biomechanics and treatment execution.
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Medit Chief Executive Officer Han Ryu described the acquisition as a defining milestone for the company’s long-term orthodontic strategy. According to Ryu, the integration of Progressive Orthodontics’ clinical expertise with Medit’s software innovation will help reshape how orthodontic care is taught, delivered and practiced globally. He added that the company is committed to advancing fully digital orthodontic treatment ecosystems that improve precision, efficiency and patient outcomes.
The company noted that Medit’s AI-driven dental platforms are designed to streamline orthodontic treatment planning while improving operational workflows for dental practices and clinics. As digital dentistry adoption accelerates globally, companies capable of integrating scanning hardware, AI software and clinical education are expected to gain competitive advantages in the orthodontics market.
Progressive Orthodontics to Expand Under Medit Ownership
Under the acquisition agreement, Progressive Orthodontics will continue operating its established seminar and training programs while expanding its SmileStream planning and hardware offerings. Medit also plans to progressively integrate PO’s educational curriculum with its digital orthodontic technologies to create a more unified learning and treatment ecosystem for clinicians worldwide.
The Newport Beach, California office of Medit USA will become the headquarters for the Global Orthodontic Business Division, serving as a hub for orthodontic product development, practitioner training and clinical collaboration throughout the Americas.
Progressive Orthodontics CEO Miles McGann stated that joining the Medit organization represents a natural evolution for the educational institution. He emphasized that combining Medit’s global technology platform with PO’s decades of orthodontic training expertise will help equip future generations of clinicians with advanced digital tools and clinical knowledge needed to improve patient care.
Digital Orthodontics Market Continues Rapid Growth
The establishment of Medit’s Global Orthodontic Business Division reflects broader healthcare industry trends toward integrated digital dentistry ecosystems that combine AI, intraoral scanning, treatment simulation and cloud-based clinical workflows. Orthodontics remains one of the fastest-growing segments within dental technology as providers increasingly adopt digital tools to improve treatment accuracy, shorten workflow timelines and enhance patient engagement.
Analysts believe Medit’s acquisition strategy strengthens its position against competitors in the evolving clear aligner and digital orthodontics market. By integrating clinical education, practitioner networks and AI-powered treatment platforms, Medit aims to expand its influence beyond hardware manufacturing into comprehensive orthodontic workflow management.
As adoption of digital dentistry technologies accelerates worldwide, the company’s investment in orthodontic education and AI-driven clinical systems may position Medit as a major force in the future of digitally connected orthodontic care and precision dental treatment.
Source: Medit press release
