The European Union has opened an antitrust investigation to determine if Align Technology violated competition rules with its intraoral scanners and clear aligners. Here are eight things to know:
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Orlando, Fla.-based Standard Dental Labs has signed a letter of intent to acquire an unnamed dental laboratory in the Tampa Bay region. The identity of the laboratory and details of its operations remain confidential. The transaction is subject to due…
Dental product manufacturer Ultradent recently acquired Azena Medical. Azena Medical develops clinical laser products, including the Gemini soft tissue diode lasers. Jonathan Luo, the co-founder and COO of Azena Medical, said in a June 5 news release that the transaction…
Faraday Future has delivered its Master humanoid robot to Wonderful Life Dental Group in Los Angeles, marking the company’s first deployment of an embodied AI robot in a healthcare setting. The robot supports front-desk functions and will help with patient…
Dental technology is having a regulatory moment in 2026, with three technologies securing FDA clearance so far this year, including two AI-powered platforms and a first-of-its-kind dental MRI. Here are three dental-related FDA approvals, as reported by Becker’s in 2026:
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Here are six updates from May that dental technology leaders should know: 1. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed legislation that requires in-person examinations to be conducted before patients can receive orthodontic treatment. 2. About 40% of dentists stop using…
Digital dentistry company Medit has launched a global orthodontics business and acquired Progressive Orthodontics in Aliso Viejo, Calif. The new business will consist of the company’s complete orthodontic portfolio, including products, services and education, according to a May 7 news…
Dental technology company Dentsply Sirona reported $880 million in net sales during the first quarter of 2026, according to a May 5 news release. Here are six things to know:
Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology reported $1.4 billion in total revenue during the first quarter of 2026. The company released its first quarter financial report April 29. Seven notes from the report: 1. The company reported a 0.7% decrease in revenue…