Software Release Notes

Here is a comprehensive list of enhancements associated with SureSmile Advanced. In addition to the primary features listed, each release includes numerous refinements and fixes to existing features. Click the links for a PDF of the associated release notes for detailed information.

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Primary Features by Release

Recent Releases (click link for PDF of release notes)	Enhancements
October 25, 2023 - Aligner Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 21	Software Enhancements Retainer workflow enhancements Improved user experience to order a retainer from a new scan in FSA cases (Aligner platform) Waiving of Diagnostic model fee for FSA complete cases (Aligner & Ortho platform) Reducing rejections on single arch retainer orders (Aligner & Ortho platform) Enhanced staged timeline player(All platforms) Improved performance of the treatment plan animation More realistic 3D model Reason for new scan submission (All platforms) Updated IPR tracking visualization(All platforms)
June 25, 2023 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 20	Software Enhancements Improve Voucher Experience (all platforms) Change Treatment Completion Date Display (all platforms) Refinement IPR History Communication (all platforms) Replace “DS CEREC” with “DS Digital Impressions” (all platforms) Replace “Jobs” with “Downloads” (all platforms) Replace “Select Package Type” with “Choose Package Type” (Aligner & Ortho) Update IDB Sign-Up Email (Ortho) Improve Visibility Of Notes For The Digital Lab (all platforms) Automated Don’t Allow Attachments Prescription (all platforms) New Don’t Allow Attachment Prescription Option (Ortho) T&Cs: Poland, Netherlands (all platforms) New Languages: Netherlands (all platforms)
March 25, 2023 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 19	User Enhancements Preferences: Order Retainers task added to Task Owner preferences (all platforms) Passive Aligners: Deselected by default in Select cases(all platforms) Cancellations: “Accidental” reason added to cancellation reasons (all platforms) Trimline: Insert straight trimline segment to bridge gaps (all platforms) General Updates: About Page & Privacy Policy (all platforms) New Language: Polish (all platforms) New T&Cs: Thailand (all platforms)
January 25, 2023 - Release Notes Retainer Case Package	SureSmile® Retainers Case Package The SureSmile Retainers case package is now available on the new Select Package Type screen SureSmile Retainers can be ordered in quantities of 1-5 for each arch SureSmile Retainers have a straight 0 mm trimline
December 25, 2022 - Aligner Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 18	User Enhancements Cookie Management: Cookie banners now displayed in SureSmile (all platforms) System & Account Cleanup: Manually cancel integration cases (all platforms) SureSmile VPro Orders: Prop 65 disclaimer added for US California residents (all platforms) SureSmile Aligner Report: Removed from Retainer orders (SureSmileAligner & SureSmileOrtho)
October 29, 2022 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 17	User Enhancements SureSmile® Terminology: Updates to various SureSmile® terms Tasks Tab: Improvements to clickable links Customer Holds: Process to release customer holds streamlined Aligner Staging: Improvements to scanned attachments Aligner Staging: Automatic application of slits & buttons Shipments Tab: Sort by Order Date by default
June 30, 2022 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 15	User Enhancements Attachments: Enable removal of scanned attachments in staging (all platforms) System & Account Cleanup: Cancel older open Full-Service Aligner Cases (all platforms) Staging Improvements: Reduced root movement (all platforms) Pontic Enhancements: Improvements to appearance and size (all platforms) Aligner & Retainer Ordering: Text added to order dialog box (all platforms) SureSmile VPro: Now available for purchase through DIY cases (Ortho/Advanced)
April 29, 2022 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 14	User Enhancements 3D Tooth Modification: Ability to move teeth in Setup & Staging (Aligner) CBCT: Premium Models (Aligner / Ortho) STL: Changes to Staged Models Exports (Ortho / Advanced) System & Account Cleanup: Cancel older open Full-service Aligner Cases (all platforms) Trimline Changes:Straight to Scalloped no longer allowed at aligne order (all platforms) Pontic Enhancements: Improvements to appearance and size (all platforms) Privacy Policy (all platforms)
February 25, 2022 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 13	Interface Improvements Cancel Older Full-Service Aligner Cases (all platforms) Alerts for Duplicate Orders (all platforms) Laser Marking Enhancements (all platforms) Pontic Improvements (all platforms) Shipment Email Notifications Default Changed (Aligner/Ortho) Updates to Terms & Conditions(Aligner/Ortho) Invitation-based Registration Improvements (Aligner/Ortho) Aligner Plan Approval Streamlined (Ortho/Advanced) Sequential Distalization Updates (Advanced)
January 7, 2022 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 12 January 7, 2022 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 12 Retainers January 7, 2022 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 12 Whitening Kits January 7, 2022 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 12 VPro January 7, 2022 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 12 Retainers (Aspen)	Interface Improvements (all platforms) - Sequential Distalization - Enhance the maximum number of stages from 50 to 70 - Change default trim height for aligners to 0 mm - Aligner Templates should not have slits - Shipment Email Notification Preference for new registrants Russia (Aligner & Ortho) - Country Support & Languages
October 29, 2021- Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 11	Improved UI/UX (SureSmile Aligner only unless specified) Simplified ordering a Full-service Aligner case Dental Examination redesign Prescription form redesign Patient Overview Page updates (all platforms) Dental Exam, Prescription and Timeline simplified Complete Case expiration added Simplify the review of a case More space and focus on the 3D model Checklist, Dental Exam and Prescription form updates New Tooth Movement button to show Displacements, Elastics and Measurements IPR display updates (all platforms) Simplify resolving a customer hold (all platforms) New ‘Keep Attachments’ checkbox in Prescription (all platforms) Updates to Preferences (all platforms)
August 27, 2021- Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 10	Digital Lab protocol improvement for scans with existing attachments Expired vouchers now automatically removed New: Korean language user interface Missing Records option removed from Patient Notes Full-service Aligner Refinement orders simplified for SureSmile Advanced users Search improved for DS CEREC Orders tab
July 9, 2021 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 9	Terms & Conditions now supported globally SureSmile registration for new users more efficient Positioning of slit cut-outs improved Attachment, slit and button placement guidance added Price disclaimers added for post-pay customers
May 28, 2021 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 8	Product page now shows after clicking task alert email link even when “Review setup & staged models” task already completed New preference settings to set default stages for: - Automatic attachment placement - 1st IPR appointment New edit button allows you to edit constraints from MACROS New toggle hides global movements in 3D view Multi-site practices can now move patients between sites without notifying SureSmile customer service New firewall settings for CBCT users CuNiTi archwire material and AzurloyTM archwire brand no longer supported
April 19, 2021 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 7	Improved Patient Information dialog New ability to set start points for IPR in aligner constraints Order button renamed when reordering aligners SureSmile interface now available in 7 languages Overcompensation stages now shown by default Improved tools for slit and button aligner tray cutouts Removed task reminder and upload button for treatment cards
March 15, 2021 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 6	Pontic processing time reduced Pontics now moveable in stage 0 Add Stage and Copy Stage buttons now handle attachments identically Credit card user interface improved
February 10, 2021 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 5.2	Unable to export staged models from Order tab Incorrect case fee message shown when exporting staged models
January 28, 2021 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 5	Pricing visible for pre- and post-pay customers Aligner tray cut-outplacement improved Attachment templates standardized Task owner defaults for Ortho & Aligner practices updated Practice notes more visible X-rays optional for Ortho & Advanced full-service aligner cases
November 27, 2020 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 4	Open Staged Model Sequence Next Check Box now unchecked by default Newest images are used to fill image slots Add past receipts back to Practice Settings/Receipts Wording Changed in Approve Plan Dialog for Aligner Cases Users can now upload phantom validation scans directly into Suresmile Setup tools: Upper vertical alignment no longer produces reverse CoS. Build ups in a simulation are not considered in the staged models Missing image set message updated Passive stages cause by IPR intervals now removed Display of Anterior Pontics improved Pontics now have a special color to distinguish them from teeth Scan data instructions improved for CEREC users Wording clarified for Misaligned or Missing Data rejection notice Trim height only shown in Product Notes if trim type is straight. Edit Target modifications now tracked in Product notes Message updated for products and setup cancellations New vertical Favorites toolbar added
October 1, 2020 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 3	Aligner and Wire case vouchers now available for all SureSmile practice types Combined Case Fee Charges for Full Service Aligners Vertical position of buccal pontics now references marginal ridges of neighboring teeth Movements during staging now optimized to reduce number of stages User preference added Gingiva base height for 3D printing Free navigation mode for buttons (cut-outs on Aligners) Now you can edit all aligner stages, including: target overcorrection passive retainer
August 11, 2020 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 2.1	Patient MACROS incorrectly replaced by Preferences settings
August 5, 2020 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 2	Printing Optimization setting for 3D models now available Image Sets older than 42 days are no longer displayed in Refinement order workflow Moving FA point now also moves corresponding bracket Fullscreen toggle button returned About Page for Japan Updated Blue 3D View background color once again available Models now displayed below the 3D toolbars
June 18, 2020 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial Update 1	Skip Automatic Blockouts for 3D Prints and Exports
April 2020 - Customer Upgrade Guide - SureSmile Aligner 7.6	Adjust aligner tray cut-outs to accommodate elastics Scalloped or Straight Trim Lines Set preferences for each arch Timeline with player shows both arches IPR IPR labels in 3D window IPR indicated in Aligner Report One-click IPR pop-up Pontics automatically placed and resized for space closure or space opening SureSmile now uses AI to automatically trace the smile line New tool on Display menu to hide spine
April 10, 2020 - Release Notes 7.6 Commercial	Undo / Redo buttons now indicated with arrows Movement of slits now restricted to 180 degrees New Password label added Display Trim Type and Height dialog box now appears when ordering a Aligner Refinement Passive stages no longer inserted in opposing arches when adding or copying stages Amount of tipping applied by conflict-solver adjusted Tooth roots no longer protrude through morphed gingiva

Software Release Notes

Recent Releases (click link for PDF of release notes)

Enhancements