AI and Teledentistry

Align Technology entered an agreement with Citibank to repurchase $200 million of Align's common stock under its $1 billion stock repurchase program.

VideaHealth, a dental artificial intelligence technology company, received FDA 510(k) clearance for Videa Caries Assist, an AI cavity detection algorithm.

Teledentistry company SmileDirectClub completed a $255 million secured debt facility for its SmilePay subsidiary. 

Align Technology reported $973.2 million in revenue and reached several clinical milestones during the first quarter of 2022, the medical device company said April 27. 

A lifelike child robot is teaching pediatric dentists in Japan how to respond to medical emergencies, according to Machine Design.

Here are the CEOs of Candid, SmileDirectClub, Align Technology, Byte and StarAligners:

Teledentistry companies such as MouthWatch and Candid work to provide virtual dental services to thousands of patients nationwide and drive technological advances in the industry. 

Quip, an oral health company, has acquired teledentistry company Toothpic.

National Dental, a DSO, has chosen Candid to be its new clear aligner partner.

Overjet has entered a partnership with Seattle Study Club, a dental continuing education company, to expand use of artificial technology technology at dental practices, the dental AI company said April 19.