Author: Ariana Portalatin

Seven dental supply companies were named best in the industry for 2021 by VeryWell Health.

SmartPractice will acquire the Save-A-Tooth brand from Phoenix-Lazarus, the global health product manufacturer said Jan. 3. 

Dental artificial intelligence company Pearl has added Mike Buckner as senior vice president of partnerships, the Los Angeles-based company said Jan. 4. 

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. 

Envista has completed the divestiture of its KaVo dental treatment unit and instrument business, the Carmel, Ind.-based dental supply company said Jan. 3.

Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Peak Dental Services recently added Empire Dental to its network.

Houston-based human resources company Insperity has extended its contract for employee medical and dental coverage with UnitedHealthcare, Insperity said Jan. 3. 

Dental billing company eAssist Dental Solutions brought in $1 billion in insurance collections for dental practices in 2021.

A Kansas dentist who joined Tempe, Ariz.-based Gen4 Dental Partners and 13 other dentists made headlines last week. 

Three dental groups recently appointed new leadership: