1. Biolase announced Oct. 15 that its Waterlase dental lasers have received regulatory clearance in the U.S. and Canada for crown and veneer removal.
2. Irvine, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has partnered with Minneapolis-based Dakota Valley Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
3. SmileDirectClub’s shares hit an all-time low Oct. 14 after new legislation was signed in California that may make it more difficult for consumers to purchase teeth-straightening aligners.
4. SmileDirectClub released a statement Oct. 14 against legislation introduced in California that would require dentists to review radiographic images before a patient undergoes treatment.
5. New York City-based Dental365 will offer veterans access to free dental care Nov. 10.
6. Steve Bilt is the co-founder and CEO of Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands. Since becoming CEO, he has grown the dental service organization to support more than 400 practices.
7. A SmileDirectClub investor has filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging that their deceptive practices caused him to experience significant economic loss.
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