AI and Teledentistry

Here are six teledentistry and artificial intelligence updates from SmileDirectClub, The TeleDentists and more that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 9:

Orthobrain, an orthodontics growth company, launched its new clear aligner system, SimplyClear.

Wardah Inam, CEO of dental artificial intelligence company Overjet, was recently given the 'Excellence in Industry' award from the Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund.

Teledentistry company The TeleDentists and preventative health testing company Total Health Screens are partnering to bring diabetes testing to dental offices. 

SmileDirectClub and Align Technology are two competitors making a mark in the growth of clear aligner use in the dental industry.

Pearl, a dental artificial intelligence software company, was recently included on the 2022 list of "'Hot Vendors' in Computer Vision" by Aragon Research, a technology insight company.

Pearl, a dental artificial intelligence software company, has joined Women in DSO, a nonprofit supporting the growth of female leaders in dental support organizations, as a founding industry partner.

Nashville, Tenn.-based SmileDirectClub earned $126 million in second quarter revenue, according to its quarterly financial report released Aug. 8 

Here are three updates from SmileDirectClub, Align Technology and Overjet that Becker's has reported on since July 25:

Nashville, Tenn.-based SmileDirectClub will modify its advertising claims based on recommendations from the National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau National Programs after being hit with challenges by two competitors.