Supply Chain

Dental supply platform Torch Dental raised $17 million in financing to fuel its expansion in 2025.

Dentsply Sirona has expanded its cloud-based platform to support DSOs. 

Patient Square Capital has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Patterson Cos. for more than $4 billion, according to a Dec. 11 news release from Patterson.

Patterson Companies recorded net sales in its dental segment of $611.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, according to a Dec. 5 financial report.

Dentsply Sirona recorded $951 million in net sales during the third quarter of 2024.

Dental supply company Henry Schein reported total net sales of $3.2 billion during the third quarter of 2024, according to a Nov. 5 financial report.

Dental supply company Envista reported $8.2 million in net income during the third quarter of 2024, according to an Oct. 30 news release.

The law firm of Federman & Sherman has launched an investigation into dental supplier Henry Schein concerning a data breach suffered by the company, according to an Oct. 24 news release. 

Healthcare leaders and providers are adjusting their practices to the nationwide IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene.

Dentists are being encouraged to conserve IV fluid after a major supplier was damaged by Hurricane Helene.