AI and Teledentistry

Roshan Parikh, DDS, Walmart's former head of dentistry, has joined clear aligner company Candid as a clinical growth ambassador.

Individuals with Delta Dental of Iowa dental benefits now have dental emergency coverage through teledentistry.com, according to a Sept. 7 news release.

Dental software company Planet DDs has appointed Matthew Junk as director of conversions.

Dental artificial intelligence company Overjet raised $27 million in series A financing to accelerate the company's growth in the industry.

A new report from the CareQuest Institute of Oral Health provides insight into dental providers' use of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

From quarterly financial reports to industry collaborations, here are eight recent updates from teledentistry companies:

Newport Beach, Calif.-based teledentistry company Denteractive is partnering with customer engagement company Swell to launch an integrated growth platform for dental practices.

New York City-based Candid Care sued Nashville, Tenn.-based SmileDirectClub Aug. 12 over patents related to SmileDirectClub's business model that sells teeth-straightening products directly to consumers, according to court documents viewed by Becker's.

Dental artificial intelligence company Pearl recently obtained a patent for its new AI system used to detect dental insurance fraud, waste and abuse.

Nashville, Tenn.-based SmileDirectClub recently released its second-quarter financial report, showing $174 million in revenue.