Supply Chain

Orthodontics technology company SoftSmile received FDA 510(k) clearance for its AI-powered Vision software, allowing orthodontists to create aligners treatment plans in-house, the company said Jan. 18.

James Kunkemoeller, president and CEO of Great Lakes Dental Technologies, will retire Oct. 31, according to a Jan. 19 news release shared with Becker's. 

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SmileDirectClub has expanded its oral care line with the launch of dissolving whitening strips, the Nashville, Tenn.-based teledentistry company said Jan. 19.

National Dentex Labs acquired Biotech Dental Prosthetics as the fifth full-service dental lab in its Florida network according to a Jan. 10 press release.

Foothill Ranch, Calif.-based dental laser company Biolase and medical device company EdgeEndo were granted FDA 510(k) clearance for their EdgePRO irrigation system, Biolase said Jan. 6. 

3Shape has filed a U.S. patent infringement complaint against Atlanta-based Carestream Dental for its intraoral scanners, the dental supplier said Jan. 6. 

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SmartPractice will acquire the Save-A-Tooth brand from Phoenix-Lazarus, the global health product manufacturer said Jan. 3. 

Envista has completed the divestiture of its KaVo dental treatment unit and instrument business, the Carmel, Ind.-based dental supply company said Jan. 3.