Supply Chain

Dental laser and medical device company Biolase has received five new patents in the U.S. and seven foreign patents in the past 12 months. 

Biolase, a dental laser and medical device company, has reached new partnerships and launched new programs this year.

Biolase is launching a pilot program with Philadelphia-based Einstein Healthcare Network to provide training on dental laser technology.

DIO USA and Patterson Dental have partnered with the intention of making planning implant procedures easier for dentists. 

Straumann Group, a dental equipment and supply manufacturer, has acquired a minority stake and invested in dental software company Carestack.

Biolase and TeamSmile have partnered to give free dental treatment to children at TeamSmile events using Waterlase technology.

A patent infringement complaint and nine other supply chain updates Becker's has reported on since June 16:

Carestream Dental and Dental Whale have partnered to implement the My Dental Whale Platform into dental practices. 

Dental software developer 3Shape has filed a patent infringement complaint against dental 3D scanner company Medit.

Henry Schein has completed its acquisition of privately held Swiss dental distribution company Condor Dental Research Co.