04/24/2026
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3DNA Dental and IDM Tooling Announce the Next Generation Advantage Sports Mouthguard, During National Facial Protection Month
Created for athletes wearing aligners, and equally suited for braces or no orthodontic appliances at all, the new mouthguard extends a legacy of innovation in dental protection and patient care.
Naples, Florida — April 21, 2026 — In recognition of National Facial Protection Month, 3DNA Dental and IDM Tooling are proud to announce the launch of the new Advantage Sports Mouthguard, a next-generation sports mouthguard designed to meet the needs of modern athletes. Developed for use with clear aligners, while also performing equally well for athletes with braces or no orthodontic appliances, the Advantage Sports Mouthguard represents a new step forward in protective oral equipment built for today’s active patients.
The new release builds on a strong foundation of innovation from the inventor of the UltraGuard, widely recognized as a leading orthodontic mouthguard, and brings together two experienced product innovators: Paul Wilkens, inventor and co-founder of 3DNA Dental, and Shannon Scherr of IDM Tooling, inventor of the Clenchy aligner patient care system. Their partnership combines experience in dental innovation, patient-centered design, and advanced manufacturing to deliver a mouthguard solution engineered for versatility, comfort, and confidence.
According to product materials, the Advantage Sports Mouthguard is specifically contoured to fit over brackets, wires, and aligners for dependable protection without compromising ease of use. The design also emphasizes immediate usability through instant-fit technology, eliminating the need for boiling or messy impressions, while offering features such as dual-material shock tabs, upper and lower protection shielding, a detachable helmet strap, and a detachable lip guard. Product materials further describe the mouthguard as 100% latex-free, NCAA compliant, and adaptable through interchangeable parts and color combinations to support team identity and athlete preference.
The timing of the launch underscores the broader public health message behind National Facial Protection Month, which is observed each April to raise awareness about the prevention of sports-related oral and facial injuries. The Academy for Sports Dentistry emphasizes that properly fitted mouthguards are an essential part of athlete protection and a practical way to reduce the risk and severity of injury.
“The Advantage Sports Mouthguard reflects our commitment to bringing meaningful innovation to athletes and the clinicians who support them,” said Paul Wilkens, inventor and co-founder of 3DNA Dental. “We wanted to create a solution that gives athletes wearing aligners the protection they need without sacrificing fit, comfort, or confidence, while still delivering outstanding performance for athletes with braces or no orthodontic treatment at all.”
“At IDM Tooling, we believe the best products are born at the intersection of patient experience, smart engineering, and dependable manufacturing,” said Shannon Scherr of IDM Tooling, inventor of the Clenchy aligner patient care system. “The Advantage Sports Mouthguard was developed to answer a real need in the market with a design that is practical, protective, and ready for the way athletes train and compete today.”
3DNA Dental describes its mission as supporting innovation across dental workflows through practical, technology-driven solutions and expert guidance. IDM Tooling, a turnkey design, development, and manufacturing company, brings established experience in product design, tooling, injection molding, production, and fulfillment across a broad range of industries, including sports and healthcare. Together, the two companies have combined their respective strengths to introduce a product positioned to serve athletes, families, and clinicians looking for a more adaptable protective option.
The Advantage Sports Mouthguard is intended to give athletes, coaches, and parents a new level of confidence at a time when awareness of facial protection is especially important. By addressing the needs of patients in aligners while remaining equally effective for those with braces or no appliances, the product is designed to broaden access to high-quality protection without forcing athletes into a compromise between treatment compatibility and performance.
For more information about the Advantage Sports Mouthguard, 3DNA Dental, or IDM Tooling, please visit the company websites below.
About 3DNA Dental
3DNA Dental was co-founded by technology enthusiasts and dental professionals to provide comprehensive support and consulting for clinics adopting dental 3D printing. The company emphasizes adaptable workflows, practical implementation, and expert guidance tailored to the needs of modern dental practices.
About IDM Tooling
IDM Tooling is a turnkey design, development, and manufacturing company specializing in product design, injection molds, production, assembly, and fulfillment. The company states that it serves more than 100 industries and supports the development of patented and FDA-registered products distributed globally.
Media Contacts
Paul Wilkens, Sales and Marketing Director
(813) 263-3038
paul@3dnadental.com
IDM Tooling
Shannon Scherr
(972) 895-1721
hsscherr@idmtooling.com
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