Here's the latest roundup of dental companies that have been in the headlines, including Walmart Health and SmileDirectClub.
1. Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands announced Jan. 15 two new affiliate locations: Walnut (Calif.) Family Dental and Placentia (Calif.) Dental Studios.
2. Walmart Health continues to expand its presence in Georgia with the opening of its second clinic that offers dental services.
3. Healthcare brokerage and advisory firm Aptus Exchange marked Webster Dental Care as a strategic buy for dental practices.
4. Nashville, Tenn.-based SmileDirectClub plans to sell its clear aligners directly to dentists and orthodontists through a wholesale channel.
5. Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation announced Jan. 9 that it will grant $3.5 million over three years to 31 Colorado nonprofit organizations for projects that improve access to oral healthcare.
6. The Superior Court of New Jersey ruled Jan. 10 that the allegations against SmileDirectClub that it illegally practiced dentistry brought on by the New Jersey Dental Association were without merit.
7. Irving, Texas-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management has partnered with two oral and maxillofacial surgery practices.
8. Carrollton, Texas-based MB2 Dental announced Jan. 10 its most successful fiscal year, adding 79 affiliated dental practices in 2019.