Supply Chain

Colgate-Palmolive reported increased net sales and maintained leadership in toothpaste and manual toothbrushes in its fourth-quarter report for 2020.

Some dentists in 27 states and the District of Columbia are reporting a zero-day supply of face shields as of Jan. 18, according to the American Dental Association's latest COVID-19 economic impact survey.

Below are 11 companies seeking dental supply chain expertise:

The U.S. is projected to face a shortage of more than 4,000 general dentists in 2030, according to the National Health Resources and Services Administration.

The Delta Dental Foundation has created a COVID-19 dental equipment fund to help Midwest safety-net dental clinics buy equipment amid the pandemic, according to ABC affiliate WZZM.

Melville, N.Y.-based Henry Schein has acquired a majority ownership position in Elkin, N.C.-based Prism Medical Products, a nationwide provider of specialty home medical supplies, according to a Jan. 6 news release.

Some dentists in 19 states are reporting a zero-day supply of face shields as of Dec. 14, according to the American Dental Association's latest COVID-19 economic impact survey.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Dentsply Sirona has acquired Los Angeles-based Byte, a growing clear aligner company.

Sunstar Americas is expanding its recall for its gingivitis oral rinse, paroex chlorhexidine gluconate, because it may contain the bacteria Burkholderia lata.

Below are the top five most highly read dental supply stories of the year.