Dental Technology

Dentsply Sirona is adding Primescan Connect, a laptop-based version of its intraoral scanner Primescan, to its digital dentistry portfolio.

Here are six innovative tech developments in dentistry Becker's has reported on since Aug. 11:

Nashville, Tenn.-based SmileDirectClub completed the transition to its newest manufacturing technology at its Tennessee facility to increase production of its retainers.

Dental laser company Biolase plans to partner with postgraduate specialty dental programs to expand the use of its laser technology among dental professionals. 

Here are five companies making waves in the dental industry that leaders should know:

Davis Gribble Hollowwa Dental in Albuquerque, N.M., recently made several investments to improve the patient experience, including staff, an on-site dental lab and technology.

A team of engineers and researchers are developing nanotechnology-based oral healthcare products that could hit the market within the next four to five years, the Albuquerque Journal reported Aug. 21.

Dental technology company Sonendo reported a 32 percent year-over-year increase in revenue during the second quarter of 2022. 

Researchers at Penn Dental Medicine and its Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry have found that microrobots can be used for detailed endodontic treatments and diagnostics. 

Irvine, Calif.-based orthodontics company InBrace has closed a $45 million financing round.