New data from VideaHealth shows the company's new AI algorithm offers an 80% improvement in pediatric caries identification. 

Here are four updates on the dental AI space that Becker's reported on in January:

The state of Tennessee is requesting that SmileDirectClub pay back $6 million in grants for allegedly failing to meet the terms of its contract, CBS affiliate WTVF reported Jan. 31. 

Dental artificial intelligence company Pearl experienced more than 500% growth in revenue in 2023.

SmileDirectClub is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleges the company violated the WARN Act when it laid off its employees during its shutdown. 

Peerlogic, a dental AI company, raised $5.65 million during a Series Seed equity fundraising round.

Dental AI company VideaHealth has received FDA clearance for Videa Dental Assist.

Multispeciality health and wellness company Sonrava Health is offering free consultations and discounts of up to $1,000 in the wake of SmileDirectClub's recent closure.

Former employees of the now-defunct SmileDirectClub are dealing with the aftermath of losing their jobs due to the company's closure.

Several dental offices and companies have offered alternative treatment options to patients left without care after SmileDirectClub's abrupt shutdown. 

Teledentistry company SmileDirectClub has agreed to dismiss its antitrust case against the Georgia Board of Dentistry.

Clear aligner therapy company OrthoFX is partnering with Teledentistry.com to help SmileDirectClub customers after the company shut down.

Dentists in Michigan are concerned for patients who are currently receiving clear aligner treatment from SmileDirectClub after the teledentistry company shut down, ABC affiliate wzzm13.com reported Dec. 11.

Teledentistry company SmileDirectClub is shutting down after efforts to recapitalize the business failed.

From industry partnerships to product launches, here are more than 30 updates from artificial intelligence and teledentistry companies this year: 

Dental supply company Patterson Dental has partnered with dental AI solutions company Pearl to add Pearl's AI technology into its practice management software.

Here are two dental artificial intelligence companies that have earned FDA clearance for their products that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 25:

Dental artificial intelligence company Overjet recently received FDA 501(k) clearance for its Periapical Radiolucency Assist device. 

Artificial intelligence-powered communication company IntelePeer has teamed up with Dental Robot, an automation platform designed for DSOs. 

Denti.AI recently earned FDA 510(k) clearance for its artificial intelligence-powered imaging technology.