The global clear aligners market is expected to reach a valuation of $30.2B by 2030, according to Grand View Research. 

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3Shape has collaborated with Colgate-Palmolive to launch a patient-tailored tooth-whitening tool for dental clinics. 

Group purchasing organization Synergy Dental Partners has selected Method Procurement Technologies to be the e-procurement platform for its members.

The spinoff company of Zimmer Biomet's spine and dental business, dubbed "NewCo," is expected to accelerate growth and financial opportunities for the two companies and its stockholders.

Orthodontics technology company SoftSmile received FDA 510(k) clearance for its AI-powered Vision software, allowing orthodontists to create aligners treatment plans in-house, the company said Jan. 18.

James Kunkemoeller, president and CEO of Great Lakes Dental Technologies, will retire Oct. 31, according to a Jan. 19 news release shared with Becker's. 

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SmileDirectClub has expanded its oral care line with the launch of dissolving whitening strips, the Nashville, Tenn.-based teledentistry company said Jan. 19.

National Dentex Labs acquired Biotech Dental Prosthetics as the fifth full-service dental lab in its Florida network according to a Jan. 10 press release.

Foothill Ranch, Calif.-based dental laser company Biolase and medical device company EdgeEndo were granted FDA 510(k) clearance for their EdgePRO irrigation system, Biolase said Jan. 6. 

3Shape has filed a U.S. patent infringement complaint against Atlanta-based Carestream Dental for its intraoral scanners, the dental supplier said Jan. 6. 

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SmartPractice will acquire the Save-A-Tooth brand from Phoenix-Lazarus, the global health product manufacturer said Jan. 3. 

Envista has completed the divestiture of its KaVo dental treatment unit and instrument business, the Carmel, Ind.-based dental supply company said Jan. 3.

Carmel, Ind.-based dental supply company Envista will acquire Carestream Dental's intraoral scanning business for $600 million, Envista said Dec. 22.

Glidewell has promoted chief experience officer Stephenie Goddard to the role of CEO, effective Jan. 1, the dental supply company said Dec. 21.

Forward Science has launched non-opioid oral pain relief gel for use in dental practices, the medical technology company said Dec.20.

Dental device company Rodo Medical has partnered with Independence, Ohio-based Roe Dental Laboratory on the distribution and marketing of an arch restoration system, the dental lab said Dec. 16.

From company acquisitions to product launches, here are 16 dental supply chain updates from this year: