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October 11, 2018
By Brock

Dental Researcher Creates Braces of the Future with 3D Printing

Getting braces for straighter teeth is a rite of passage for many adolescents and an increasing number of adults. Wouldn’t it be great to have an orthodontic option that is comfortable and that other people can’t see? Christina Jackson, who completed the orthodontic specialty program and serves as an instructor at UNC School of Dentistry, is launching a venture that uses 3D printing to create individually customized brackets that combine comfort and aesthetics. But, before she could use her innovation to better align teeth, she first had to line up the right resources at UNC: market research and patent services, legal advice, grant writing assistance and others. Hear how her resourceful approach kept her innovation journey on the straight path.

This podcast is part of the On the Heels of Innovation podcast series.