In an article titled, “Retraction of the AACA Journal Editorial About SmileDirectClub,” the AACA editorial staff retracted a previous story that contained misinformation about the clear aligner company.
“The AACA was incorrect in stating that few dentists have been willing to participate in SmileDirectClub’s Partner Network,” the article reads. “In fact, as publicly stated by SmileDirectClub, ‘Since announcing its Partner Network in 2020, more than 1,800 dental offices across the country have joined the network.'”
In closing, the AACA states: “Helping patients to have better oral care is something all orthodontists can rally around, and bringing new ideas to the industry to make that possible is a laudable endeavor. We conclude by welcoming SmileDirectClub and their network of doctors to join the American Academy of Clear Aligners and look forward to an honest and robust exchange of ideas and information. We can all learn from each other.”
