Supply Chain

Align Technology is ranked the best dental stock to purchase right now, according to an analysis by Insider Monkey.

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.

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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.