Supply Chain

LightForce Orthodontics recently raised $50M in series C funding, the 3D-printed bracket system manufacturer said Nov. 2.

Goose Creek, S.C.-based HireQuest — a franchisor of on-demand, temporary and commercial staffing services — is acquiring the Dental Power Staffing division of Carrboro, N.C.-based Dental Power, a 46-year-old dental staffing company.

Melville, N.Y.-based Henry Schein reported record third-quarter 2021 financial results from continuing operations, with total net sales at $3.2 billion, up 11.9 percent from the third quarter in 2020, according to a Nov. 2 news release.

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.-based National Dentex Labs has acquired South Charleston, W.Va.-based Dental Arts.

Keystone Dental Holdings has appointed Mark Neri senior vice president of international sales, the dental technology company said Nov 1.

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SmileDirectClub has expanded its oral care product line with the addition of two water flossers, the Nashville, Tenn.-based teledentistry company said Oct. 25.

TempStars has launched its services in Chicago, the dental hiring company said Oct. 25.

Some dentists in 21 states are reporting a zero-day supply of N95/KN95 masks as of Oct. 11, according to the American Dental Association's latest COVID-19 economic impact survey.

CureMint recently completed a $2.2 million seed II funding round, the dental supply procurement platform said Oct. 20.