SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec 05, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN), the inventor of Invisalign(R), a proprietary method of straightening teeth without wires or brackets, has received Costa Rica's prestigious CADEXCO Award for Merit in the Export of Services from the Costa Rican Chamber of Exporters (CADEXCO).

On December 1, Costa Rican President Dr. Abel Pacheco presented the CADEXCO award to Ted Callaghan, General Manager of Align's Treat Operations facility in Costa Rica, at a ceremony attended by CADEXCO directors, Costa Rican government and industry officials and members of the press. The award recognizes Align's innovation and commitment to continuous improvement, along with the Company's contributions to Costa Rica export services.

"The CADEXCO award recognizes Align's commitment to excellence in manufacturing, specifically the dedication and achievements of our team of more than 500 professionals in Costa Rica," said Len Hedge, Vice President of Operations at Align. "We are honored to be the recipient of this important award in the Costa Rican business community."

For more than twenty years, the Costa Rican Chamber of Exporters has been one of the country's premier chambers of commerce and the leading private institutions for exporters in Costa Rica.

About Align Technology, Inc.

Align Technology designs, manufactures and markets Invisalign, a proprietary method for treating malocclusion, or the misalignment of teeth. Invisalign corrects malocclusion using a series of clear, nearly invisible, removable appliances that gently move teeth to a desired final position. Because it does not rely on the use of metal or ceramic brackets and wires, Invisalign significantly reduces the aesthetic and other limitations associated with braces. Invisalign is appropriate for treating adults and older teens. Align Technology was founded in March 1997 and received FDA clearance to market Invisalign in 1998.

To learn more about Invisalign or to find a certified Invisalign doctor in your area, please visit www.invisalign.com or call 1-800-INVISIBLE.

Investor Relations Contact         Press Contact
     Barbara Domingo                    Shannon Mangum Henderson
     Align Technology, Inc.             Ethos Communication, Inc.
     408-470-1000                       678-417-1767
     investorinfo@aligntech.com         shannon@ethoscommunication.com

SOURCE Align Technology, Inc.

IR, Barbara Domingo of Align Technology, Inc., +1-408-470-1000, or
investorinfo@aligntech.com; or press, Shannon Mangum Henderson of Ethos
Communication, Inc., +1-678-417-1767, or shannon@ethoscommunication.com, for Align
Technology, Inc.

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