Supply Chain

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.

Ace Surgical Supply Co., a bone regenerative products and surgical supplies provider and Southern Anesthesia and Surgical, a U.S. distributor of anesthesia and surgical supplies, have merged.

Here are 10 companies seeking dental supply chain expertise:

Dental laser company Biolase has extended its secured term loan with SWK Funding. 

Medical technology company Vivos Therapeutics has entered a distribution agreement with United Kingdom-based GM Instruments to offer its NR6 Rhinomanometer.