AI and Teledentistry

Teledentistry software company Virtual Dental Care will begin servicing Humana members next year, the company said Sept. 29.

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.