Author: Ariana Portalatin

The oral health of Americans has improved in multiple ways due to changes in policy, technological advancements and a better understanding of oral health, according to a Dec. 21 report from the National Institutes of Health. However, several areas of…

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.

Carmel, Ind.-based dental supply company Envista will acquire Carestream Dental's intraoral scanning business for $600 million, Envista said Dec. 22.

Glidewell has promoted chief experience officer Stephenie Goddard to the role of CEO, effective Jan. 1, the dental supply company said Dec. 21.

A report published Dec. 21 by the National Institutes of Health details the oral health of Americans in the last 20 years and provides a road map to improve oral health in the U.S.

Houston-based Endo1 Partners has launched a parent company that will provide specialty services for its new subsidiaries, the endodontist partnership organization said Dec. 21.

Four companies launched clear aligner systems, and SmileDirectClub became a member of the American Academy of Clear Aligners. 

Forward Science has launched non-opioid oral pain relief gel for use in dental practices, the medical technology company said Dec.20.

Dallas-based MB2 Dental has added its first Virginia practice to its network, the dental partnership organization said Dec. 21.

Aspen Dental is one of the largest DSOs in the U.S., with more than 900 locations across 45 states.