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Colgate maintains stronghold in toothbrush, toothpaste industry in Q4
Colgate-Palmolive reported increased net sales and maintained leadership in toothpaste and manual toothbrushes in its fourth-quarter report for 2020.
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28 states where dentists are reporting zero-day supply of face masks, per ADA
Some dentists in 27 states and the District of Columbia are reporting a zero-day supply of face shields as of Jan. 18, according to the American Dental Association's latest COVID-19 economic impact survey.
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11 companies hiring dental supply chain talent
Below are 11 companies seeking dental supply chain expertise:
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Dental industry workforce predictions for 2030: 3 notes
The U.S. is projected to face a shortage of more than 4,000 general dentists in 2030, according to the National Health Resources and Services Administration.
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Delta Dental Foundation starts $400K fund for COVID-19 dental equipment
The Delta Dental Foundation has created a COVID-19 dental equipment fund to help Midwest safety-net dental clinics buy equipment amid the pandemic, according to ABC affiliate WZZM.
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Henry Schein acquires majority interest in Prism Medical
Melville, N.Y.-based Henry Schein has acquired a majority ownership position in Elkin, N.C.-based Prism Medical Products, a nationwide provider of specialty home medical supplies, according to a Jan. 6 news release.
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19 states where dentists are reporting zero-day supply of face shields, per ADA
Some dentists in 19 states are reporting a zero-day supply of face shields as of Dec. 14, according to the American Dental Association's latest COVID-19 economic impact survey.
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Dentsply Sirona acquires Byte clear aligner company for $1.4B
Charlotte, N.C.-based Dentsply Sirona has acquired Los Angeles-based Byte, a growing clear aligner company.
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Sunstar expands national recall of gingivitis drug
Sunstar Americas is expanding its recall for its gingivitis oral rinse, paroex chlorhexidine gluconate, because it may contain the bacteria Burkholderia lata.
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Top 5 dental supply stories of 2020
Below are the top five most highly read dental supply stories of the year.
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Global dental endodontics market set to see notable growth: 5 things to know
The global dental endodontics market is set to experience notable market growth from 2020 to 2025, according to a Fact.MR analysis.
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Rising dental sales drive Patterson's Q2 fiscal results
St. Paul, Minn.-based Patterson's dental sales increased 12.1 percent in the second quarter of its fiscal year, driven by strong sales growth across consumables, equipment and value-added services.
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36 states where dentists are reporting 0-day supply of gowns, per ADA
Some dentists in 36 states are reporting a zero-day supply of surgical gowns as of Nov. 16, according to the American Dental Association's latest COVID-19 economic impact survey.
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12 companies hiring dental supply chain talent
Below are 12 companies seeking dental supply chain expertise:
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3 drugs dentists use recalled in 2020
Two oral rinses and one sedative administered by dentists were recalled in 2020, according to the FDA.
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'Still getting gouged': California dentist struggles to remain profitable
One of the biggest struggles right now is trying to afford enough personal protective equipment, Kevin Cabugao, DDS, a dentist with three practices in California's North Bay Area, told The North Bay Business Journal.
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26 states where dentists are reporting 0-day supply of N95 masks, per ADA
Some dentists in 25 states and Washington, D.C., are reporting a zero-day supply of N95 or KN95 masks as of Nov. 2, according to the American Dental Association's latest COVID-19 economic impact survey.
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ECRI: 52% of isolation gowns from global suppliers don't meet US standards
More than half of disposable isolation gowns tested by the ECRI Institute didn't meet standard protection levels, according to a Nov. 10 news release.
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Some PPE costs up 500%, Chicago dentist says
Lauren Zalay, DDS, of Chicago-based University Associates in Dentistry discussed personal protective equipment supply issues with radio station WBBM.
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10 key dental suppliers to know
Below are 10 key players in the dental supply industry.
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