Author: Ariana Portalatin

The global clear aligners market is expected to be worth $17 billion in about six years, according to a Grand View Research report released Nov. 23.

Technology, public service and a commitment to patients were among the top opportunities for growth and success dentists identified in their field.

Greenville, N.C.-based East Carolina University School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine are working together to increase access to telehealth services in rural communities, The Daily Reflector reported Nov. 20.

The American Orthodontic Society has elected Brian Vierthaler, DDS, as its next president, the Maryville Forum reported Nov. 21.

As of 2019, 83 percent of dental school graduates had student loan debt, according to the Education Data Initiative.

RiverGlade Capital has sold its controlling stake in Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management, the private equity firm said Nov. 19.

Dental materials manufacturer SprintRay has entered an agreement that allows dental implant company Nobel Biocare to distribute its 3D printing products, the company said Nov. 22.

A South Dakota dentist who sold his practice at the request of the state dental board and two other dentists made headlines last week:

Imagen Dental Partners named its COO, and the dean of the University of Buffalo (N.Y.) School of Dental Medicine will retire in January.

Grin has launched an AI-guided mouth scanner and treatment platform, the digital orthodontics company said Nov. 18.