Several DSOs have invested in AI technology in recent months to boost patient care and practice efficiency.
Here are 12 notable dental technology updates since Jan. 28:
1. The American Dental Association asked that federal investment and support be provided to help boost small and rural practices’ adoption of artificial intelligence tools.
2. The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health partnered with healthcare AI company Innovaccer to advance medical-dental integration.
3. Orthodontics artificial intelligence company DentalMonitoring secured a $100M investment from two new investors.
4. Chicago-based Aspen Dental integrated VideaHealth’s Clinical Assist AI platform into its more than 1,100 dental practices.
5. Henderson, Nev.-based PDS Health partnered with Pearl to expand AI use across its practices.
6. Dental software company Planet DDS launched the first voice-powered periodontal charting system within its Denticon platform.
7. Tampa, Fla.-based Coast Dental selected Pearl as its exclusive AI dental partner.
8. Dentsply Sirona launched new restructuring efforts aimed at fueling its “Return-to-Growth” Action plan.
9. Orem, Utah-based Private Orthodontic Practices partnered with OrthoPulse to provide its network of practices with near-infrared light therapy.
10. Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology brought in a total of more than $1 billion during the fourth quarter of 2025.
11. Dallas-based DECA Dental Group added Pearl’s AI technology to its network.
12. Southfield, Mich.-based Great Expressions Dental Centers selected VideaHealth as its enterprise-wide dental AI platform.
