Industry Updates

HuFriedyGroup to acquire Mectron’s dental business

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The HuFriedyGroup will acquire the dental business of Mectron.

November 3, 2026

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$650M acquisition of Weave completed

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Francisco Partners has finalized its acquisition of patient engagement platform Weave.

November 2, 2026

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DentalXChange names president

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Revenue cycle management for dentistry provider DentalXChange has named Scott Hampel as president.

October 30, 2026

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Delta Dental Foundation of N.C. pledges $1M for access, workforce improvements

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The new foundation will fund dental education programs and community oral health services to address statewide care shortages.

October 29, 2026

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3rd annual Dental VIP Summit returns to Chicago in February

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The summit connects dental innovators with investors, clinicians, and DSO leaders a day before Chicago Midwinter begins.

October 28, 2026

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AAE launches new online marketplace

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has launched the AAE Marketplace.

October 28, 2026

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Appeals court revives antitrust claims against Invisalign maker

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A U.S. appeals court said dentists’ and patients’ claims over Align’s cutoff of 3Shape scanners can move forward.

October 27, 2026

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Align Technology wins patent infringement case

By Melissa Busch

Align Technology prevails in infringement case, forcing Angelalign to stop selling products across Europe.

October 23, 2026

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Dental materials market projected to reach $12.4B by 2036

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new Research and Markets report links projected growth to digital workflows, CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and bioactive materials.

October 22, 2026

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ADA installs new president

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Thomas M. Paumier has been installed as the president of the ADA.

October 21, 2026

ADA names 2nd vice president

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has named a new second vice president.

October 20, 2026

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Henry Schein names new CFO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Henry Schein has named Emmanuel Caprais as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO).

October 14, 2026

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