A court in China has issued a judgment in favor of Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology in its clear aligner patent infringement battle against Shanghai-based Angelalign Technology, according to an Aug. 11 news release from Align. On Aug. 10, 2026, the…
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Charlotte, N.C.-based Dentsply Sirona reported $898 million in net sales for the second quarter of 2026, a 4.1% decline from $936 million in the same period last year, according to an Aug. 6 earnings release. Net income attributable to Dentsply…
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Align Technology reached $1.1 billion in total revenue during the second quarter of 2026, according to a July 29 news release from the company. Here are 10 things to know:
Here are eight milestones from dental technology companies in 2026: 1. Faraday Future 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.…
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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:
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: