A Washington, D.C., oral surgeon is first in the district to use the Yomi dental implant robot, ABC affiliate WJLA reported Feb. 15. 

VideaHealth and Vivos Therapeutics recently earned FDA clearance for two devices addressing bone level measurement and obstructive sleep apnea.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's oral oncology clinic is among the first in the Southeast to use augmented reality in head and neck cancer surgery. 

The partnership between Planet DDS, a dental software company, and Premier Care Dental Management has reached the 10 year mark.

Expanding access to coverage for patients is integral to removing barriers to dental treatment. In fact, the key to group practice performance lies in consistent patient engagement driven by access to dental coverage. Patients with coverage via dental insurance, discount plans, or membership plans visit 2-3X more often and accept 2X more care than uncovered patients. 

Researchers from Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi have created an interactive toothbrush and remote-controlled toothpaste that could change consumers' oral hygiene, kiiitv.com reported Jan. 25.

Dental laser manufacturer Biolase has denied the patent infringement claims from PIPStek, a subsidiary of dental technology company Sonendo.

From acquisitions to FDA clearances, here are five recent dental technology company updates to know: 

A Texas dentist recently completed 100 cases using the Yomi dental implant robot. 

Dental technology company Sonendo launched a branding campaign focused on highlighting endodontists using its GentleWave system.  

Lincoln, Neb.-based Family & Implant Dentistry recently updated its technology to enhance efficiency and patient care. 

PIPStek, a subsidiary of dental technology company Sonendo, filed a patent infringement lawsuit against dental laser manufacturer Biolase.

Medical technology company Vivos Therapeutics entered an agreement with an investor to raise approximately $8 million in a private placement.

Dental software company Planet DDS recently acquired Cloud 9 Software from investment firm Accel-KKR.

Medical technology company Vivos Therapeutics received FDA 510(k) clearance for its daytime-nighttime device to treat obstructive sleep apnea.

Here are 13 dental innovations that received FDA clearance this year: 

Justin Schlaikjer, DDS, has completed 100 cases using the Yomi dental implant robot. 

A Colorado dentist and oral and maxillofacial surgeon recently received FDA clearance for a square dental implant that could help improve patient experience, The Gazette reported Dec. 27.

Here to pieces of dental technology to receive FDA clearance:

The dental industry saw several developments in technology, with robotics being added to dental practices and innovations taking place to improve patient care.