AI and Teledentistry

Here are 11 stories on Dentsply Sirona, SmileDirectClub, Candid and more that Becker's has reported on since May 3:

Dental technology company Overjet received FDA 510(k) clearance for its artificial intelligence-powered cavity detection and outlining software, Caries Assist.

The state of Maine recently launched a virtual dental service program to increase access to dental care for children, ABC affiliate WMTW reported May 13. 

Align Technology and SmileDirectClub are some of the largest dental technology companies in the industry, with clear aligners representing much of the two companies' business. 

Tend, a dental startup, will offer clear aligner therapy across its 21 locations.

Overjet is the only dental company named on Forbes' "AI 50 2022" list, according to a May 11 Overjet news release.

SmileDirectClub saw a 20.1 percent increase in revenue during the first quarter of 2022, the company said in a May 9 news release.

SmileDirectClub has added a wireless teeth-whitening kit to its product portfolio.

Enable Dental, an at-home dental service company, has acquired Healier, a care coordination platform.

SmileDirectClub was recently given the Best Telehealth Platform award by MedTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization.