Dr. Yakoby Epstein Awarded Highest Honor in Innovator of the Year (New Start Up) Category

RUMSON, NJ, June 1, 2023 – OrthoNu Founder and CEO, Dr. Sima Yakoby Epstein, has won the highest honor in the Innovator of the Year (New Start Up) category and named Female Entrepreneur of the Year by the TITAN Women In Business Awards that honors exceptional females who have made remarkable strides in the ever-evolving business landscape, making a substantial impact.

“To be recognized as a patient turned Orthodontist innovating for the industry is truly an honor,” said Dr. Yakoby Epstein. “Part of my inspiration for founding OrthoNu and developing our flagship product, Tweakz, was to improve the patient experience at home. Oral self-care is something I am deeply passionate about and it’s important to educate patients about prioritizing self-care practices, which can improve overall health outcomes. I’ve always been driven to do something impactful, and I will continue in my quest to keep contributing in a meaningful way.”

Tweaks for Braces^® and Tweaks for Aligners^® are professional grade tools designed to handle the most common orthodontic emergencies at home – such as broken brackets, poky wires as well as remove and replace rubber bands.

Thomas Brandt, Spokesperson of the International Awards Association (IAA) said of all 2023 award recipients, “Aside from professional evaluations, the winners of TITAN today have shown that their success stories are a testament to the power of perseverance and the drive to achieve excellence. Their contributions have been invaluable in propelling their respective organizations forward and serving as a driving force in their industries, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.”

Recently, Dr. Yakoby Epstein also captured the Gold Stevie for Best Entrepreneur in the Consumer Products, Non-Durables category for Tweakz, in the 21st Annual American Business Awards^®, the premier accolades for excellence in U.S. business, honoring organizations of all sizes and industries.

About OrthoNu^®

OrthoNu is focused on driving innovation in oral care to support both patient experience and practice efficiencies. OrthoNu is creating a new category of professional-grade, self-care products, including its hero product Tweakz^® for Braces and Aligners, for orthodontists to provide to their patients, redefining the orthodontic standard of care. With an advisory board of industry leaders and developing partnerships with the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine and the Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry (CiPD), OrthoNu is committed to advancing the science of oral health, which has a significant role in improving overall health.

About the TITAN Women In Business Awards

The TITAN Women in Business Awards program honors exceptional females who have made remarkable strides in the ever-evolving business landscape, making a substantial impact with their unwavering commitment and exceptional contributions. The program serves as a beacon of inspiration, recognizing and celebrating their monumental impacts on the business world. Visit the TITAN Women in Business Awards’ official website for the complete list of TITAN winners: https://thewomenbusinessawards.com

About International Awards Associate (IAA)

Established in 2015, the International Awards Associate (IAA) is a global organization that is dedicated to recognizing professional excellence and outstanding achievements in various industries. As the organizer of a wide range of prestigious award programs such as the MUSE Creative Awards, MUSE Design Awards, Vega Digital Awards, NYX Awards, NYX Game Awards, TITAN Business Awards, TITAN Property Awards, London Design Awards, NY Product Design Awards, and many more, IAA aims to honor, promote and encourage professional excellence, from industry to industry, internationally and domestically, through award platforms that are industry appropriate.