Dental software company Planet DDS recently acquired a cloud-based dental practice management software from NextGen Healthcare, a healthcare software developer.

Here are 13 supply chain updates on Envista, Henry Schein and more that Becker's has reported on since July 8:

Frontier Dental Lab Group, a dental laboratory platform, has invested in Waunakee, Wis.-based D&S Dental Laboratory.

Dentsply Sirona expects to miss the Aug. 9 deadline to file its second quarter financial report, the dental supplier said in an Aug. 4 news release. 

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Dental supply company Envista had a busy second quarter in which it brought in $645.8 million in sales, according to the company's financial report released Aug. 3.

Henry Schein experienced financial highs and lows in the second quarter of 2022, according to its financial report released Aug. 2.

Software company Planet DDS has launched a new capability with its Denticon Patient Engagement, which allows dental offices to communicate with patients more fluidly.

Envista Holdings Corp., a dental supply company, is expanding its implant partnership with Dentalcorp, a Canadian DSO.

Livonia, Mich.-based Midway Dental teamed with Pearl, a company that provides artificial intelligence services. 

COVID-19 and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine are two factors contributing to supply shortages that could affect the dental industry. 

SprintRay has partnered with the BEGO group to create SprintRay Crown, a new 3D printing resin.

Dental laser and medical device company Biolase has received five new patents in the U.S. and seven foreign patents in the past 12 months. 

Biolase, a dental laser and medical device company, has reached new partnerships and launched new programs this year.

Biolase is launching a pilot program with Philadelphia-based Einstein Healthcare Network to provide training on dental laser technology.

DIO USA and Patterson Dental have partnered with the intention of making planning implant procedures easier for dentists. 

Straumann Group, a dental equipment and supply manufacturer, has acquired a minority stake and invested in dental software company Carestack.

Biolase and TeamSmile have partnered to give free dental treatment to children at TeamSmile events using Waterlase technology.

A patent infringement complaint and nine other supply chain updates Becker's has reported on since June 16:

Carestream Dental and Dental Whale have partnered to implement the My Dental Whale Platform into dental practices.