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. 

Dental software developer 3Shape has filed a patent infringement complaint against dental 3D scanner company Medit.

Henry Schein has completed its acquisition of privately held Swiss dental distribution company Condor Dental Research Co.

Ace Surgical Supply Co., a bone regenerative products and surgical supplies provider and Southern Anesthesia and Surgical, a U.S. distributor of anesthesia and surgical supplies, have merged.

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Dental laser company Biolase has extended its secured term loan with SWK Funding. 

Medical technology company Vivos Therapeutics has entered a distribution agreement with United Kingdom-based GM Instruments to offer its NR6 Rhinomanometer.

Dental laser company Biolase has entered a securities purchase agreement valued at $6.5 million. 

Dental electronic data interchange company DentalXChange has acquired dental software company ExtraDent.

A COVID-19 lockdown in China is causing a shortage of lidocaine and could lead to delayed dental procedures in the U.S., wral.com reported June 21. 

ZimVie has added a new dental implant and treatment system to its portfolio of products in the U.S. 

From acquisitions to a private equity investment, here are 12 dental supply chain developments since May 10.

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Henry Schein signed a definitive agreement to acquire Condor Dental Research Co., a privately held Swiss dental distribution company.

Biolase, a dental and medical device company, is opening its first dental office.

Dental manufacturing company SprintRay recently launched a 3D-printing resin aimed at helping providers create more affordable dental restorations. 

The war in Ukraine could cause a shortage of nitrous oxide and helium, possibly leading to more costly and painful procedures, Fortune reported June 2.