From new clear aligners to a lawsuit, here are 10 teledentistry and artificial intelligence updates covered by Becker's since May 18 for dental leaders to know:
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Henry Schein signed a definitive agreement to acquire Condor Dental Research Co., a privately held Swiss dental distribution company.
Tampa, Fla.-based DSO Today's Dental Network partnered with Contemporary Periodontics & Implant Dentistry in St. Petersburg, Fla., making it the DSO's fifth periodontal practice.
Several private equity-backed dental companies have made moves to expand their services and practice networks.
Georgetown, Texas-based Smile Doctors, the largest orthodontics-focused DSO in the U.S., has achieved new practice affiliations, network milestones and industry partnerships since the start of 2022.
Medical device company Align Technology recently awarded $275,000 in grants to 10 universities worldwide to support research in orthodontic treatment.
Several oral surgery management services organizations have expanded their footprint and added practices to their networks.
Teledentistry company SmileDirectClub has won several awards in the last few months showcasing its expertise and success in three areas.
A dentist who was sentenced to five years in prison for tax evasion and five other dentists who have made headlines since May 31:
Two dental professionals are credited with saving a California hospital after a man entered the building and stabbed two nurses and an emergency department physician, CBS Los Angeles reported June 4.