Dentulu is partnering with television consumer engagement company Independa to offer teledentistry services to patients through their TVs, the Los Angeles-based teledentistry company said Jan. 4.
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Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology has pledged $1 million over five years to the American Association Orthodontists Foundation, the medical technology company said Dec. 21.
The Federal Trade Commission approved a final order settling charges that the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners violated antitrust laws by requiring dentists be onsite to supervise tooth alignment scans, according to a Dec. 21 news release.
Four companies launched clear aligner systems, and SmileDirectClub became a member of the American Academy of Clear Aligners.
Overjet raised $42.5 million in Series B financing, the dental artificial intelligence company said Dec. 20.
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Virtual Dental Care is partnering with dental insurer Cigna to launch a teledentistry program for patients in Southern Florida and Southern California, the teledentistry software company said Dec. 13.
Metuchen, N.J.-based MouthWatch was named to Inc.'s 2021 "Best In Business List," which aims to recognize 196 companies that "put purpose before profit."
Kyle Wailes will step down as SmileDirectClub's CFO in March 2022, the teledentistry company said Dec. 7.
SmileDirectClub has named Brett Deaver senior vice president and general manager of its global partner network, the teledentistry company said Dec. 6.
From market projections to new product launches, here are seven recent teledentistry updates to know: