Here are 11 stories on Dentsply Sirona, SmileDirectClub, Candid and more that Becker's has reported on since May 3:
1. Dental technology company Overjet received FDA 510(k) clearance for its artificial intelligence-powered cavity detection and outlining software, Caries Assist.
2. The state of Maine launched a virtual dental service program to increase access to dental care for children.
3. Tend, a dental startup, will offer clear aligner therapy across its 21 locations.
4. Overjet was the only dental company named on Forbes' "AI 50 2022" list.
5. SmileDirectClub saw a 20.1 percent increase in revenue during the first quarter of 2022.
6. SmileDirectClub added a wireless teeth-whitening kit to its product portfolio.
7. Enable Dental, an at-home dental service company, acquired Healier, a care coordination platform.
8. SmileDirectClub was given the Best Telehealth Platform award by MedTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization.
9. The TeleDentists, a network of dentists offering teledentistry services, launched the first integrated dental-medical platform.
10. Dentsply Sirona is launching a cloud-based digital dentistry platform in collaboration with Google Cloud.
11. Candid is partnering with Kalli Hale, DDS, to expand use of its clear aligners in conjunction with airway treatment.