Author: Ariana Portalatin

Medical technology company Vivos Therapeutics has entered a distribution agreement with United Kingdom-based GM Instruments to offer its NR6 Rhinomanometer.

Orthodontics company StarAligners recently launched an oral therapy light system to complement its clear aligner treatment. 

Dental staffing platform DirectDental has seen record growth this year amid the ongoing workforce shortages rocking the dental industry. 

This month, several dentists and dental company leaders spoke with Becker's about the top priorities, challenges and opportunities in the dental industry.

The average annual salary of a dentist ranks below that of other medical specialties, while salaries for oral surgeons and orthodontists rank above 10 other medical specialties, according to data from the ZipRecruiter and Medscape.

Dental laser company Biolase has entered a securities purchase agreement valued at $6.5 million. 

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has made several accomplishments so far this year as it expands its partner network as a management services organization.

Carrollton, Texas-based MB2 Dental recently added practices in California and Texas.

Since its founding in 2014, teledentistry company SmileDirectClub has grown its clear aligner platform significantly to reach 1.7 million patients and stocked their oral health products at nearly 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada.

Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has added its fourth California dental practice.