From an amoxicillin shortage to two acquisitions, here are four dental supply chain updates Becker's has reported on since Dec. 1:
1. Medit, the third-largest 3D dental scanner manufacturer in the world, will be acquired by South Korean private equity firm MBK Partners in a $1.9 billion deal.
2. Henry Schein acquired a majority ownership stake in France-based dental supply group Biotech Dental.
3. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists reported that at least three manufacturers of amoxicillin are experiencing supply shortages.
4. Patterson Dental brought in $628.9 million in net sales for the second quarter of its fiscal year.