Supply Chain

The majority of dentists indicated that the price of surgical masks has at least doubled, while 47 percent of dentists said the cost of gloves has at least tripled since the onset of the pandemic, according to the American Dental…

Henry Schein One has debuted a phone system that integrates with three of its patient communication platforms for dental practices, the dental software company said Nov. 29.

SprintRay received FDA 510(k) clearance to market a printing resin used in the manufacturing of orthodontic and dental appliances, the dental 3D printing company said Nov. 30.

From company acquisitions to product launches, here are eight supply chain updates to know from the last four weeks:

Dental materials manufacturer SprintRay has entered an agreement that allows dental implant company Nobel Biocare to distribute its 3D printing products, the company said Nov. 22.

Dental equipment manufacturer A-dec plans to open a showroom and educational center in Nashville, Tenn., the company said Nov. 17.

Dental supply chain optimization company Base86 is conducting a free limited public beta test of its supply procurement platform for small- and medium-sized dental practices, the company said Nov. 16.

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.-based National Dentex Labs has acquired Camp Hill, Penn.-based Fager Dental Lab, National Dentex said Nov. 16.

United Kingdom-based vTail, a healthcare communications platform connecting healthcare professionals directly to medical product companies, is expanding into U.S. dentistry, according to a Nov. 15 news release.

Four dental companies showed continued revenue growth in the third quarter of 2021, while one reported a dip in earnings.