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Clear aligner manufacturer Angelalign Technology has denied accusations of patent infringement from Align Technology.  Align Technology recently filed patent infringement lawsuits against Angelalign in the U.S., Europe and China and is seeking injunctive relief and monetary damages.  The latter’s chief…

All 50 states and Washington, D.C., saw an increase in the average annual salary for dental hygienists between this year and last year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here is how the average salary for hygienists…

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Dental365 has expanded its network into Ohio.  The DCO acquired six dental practices in Toledo, Maumee, Oregon, Alliance, Akron and Louisville, according to an Aug. 21 news release. The company will also open a de novo…

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental has made several moves this year to expand patient care throughout new offices and industry partnerships.  Here are three updates from the DSO this year: 1. Sage Dental partnered with Forward Science, an oral health-focused…

Alaska Medicaid providers are preparing for increased demand for dental care after the federal budget passage earlier this year, Alaska’s News Source reported Aug. 19. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law July 4, is expected…

Artificial intelligence in dentistry has been a key focus for almost every DSO out there, but especially for the middle-market companies.  Pittsburgh-based North American Dental Group, which supports 240 practices, recently rolled out Overjet’s IRIS Smart Imaging software to all…

The Woodlands, Texas-based Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers plans to open its fourth location in Ohio.  The new office will be located in Toledo with an anticipated opening in 2026, according to a LinkedIn post from the company.  Blue Cloud…