LightForce Orthodontics Ranked 47th Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

BURLINGTON, MA, November 21, 2024 — LightForce Orthodontics, makers of the world’s first fully personalized 3D printed braces system, today announced it ranked #47 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 30th year. LightForce grew 2,985% during this period.

LightForce’s Chief Executive Officer and co-founder, Dr. Alfred Griffin III, attributes the company’s revenue growth to rapid, customer-led innovation and the growing demand from patients and orthodontists for personalized care. He said, “LightForce delivers fully personalized orthodontics, created by orthodontists for orthodontists, and leverages continuous feedback from our orthodontic community to rapidly innovate our products. With a complete ecosystem, including LightPlan software and patient specific LightForce braces, we empower orthodontic teams to plan with the end in mind, ensuring the best outcomes for their patients. Our success is a testament to the trust and confidence LightForce orthodontists place in us to provide their patients with the best dental outcomes and orthodontic experience, powered by advanced 3D printing technology and a shared vision for the future of orthodontics.”

About the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500

Now in its 30th year, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies — both public and private — in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2020 to 2023.

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company’s operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least US$50,000, and current-year operating revenues of at least US$5 million. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

About LightForce Orthodontics

LightForce Orthodontics is a digital platform that provides orthodontists with fully customized, 3D-printed tooth-moving tools. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Alfred Griffin, DMD, PhD, MMSc, along with Dr. Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS, LightForce is revolutionizing the specialty through advanced manufacturing and technology. After five years of extensive research and development, LightForce launched its first product to the orthodontic market - the world’s first and only fully customized 3D printed bracket system and digital treatment software. Today, LightForce cases are improving the orthodontic experience, proven to finish cases up to 40% faster with up to 40% fewer scheduled appointments than conventional bracket cases. Learn more at https://lf.co/.

For inquiries, contact marketing@lightforceortho.com.

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