Rock Dental Brands acquires 10 dental clinics
January 7, 2022 -- Arkansas-based Rock Dental Brands recently acquired 10 clinics in Arkansas and Missouri, bringing its total number of clinics to 94 across three states. Read More
Sage Dental opens 4 new dental clinics
January 7, 2022 -- Dental service organization Sage Dental is opening four new dental offices in central Florida, in St. Cloud, Winter Haven, Plant City, and Lakeland. Read More
3Shape files patent complaint against Carestream Dental
January 6, 2022 -- 3Shape has filed a complaint claiming patent infringement by Carestream Dental over the use of certain Carestream intraoral scanners. Read More
Biolase, EdgeEndo root canal device gets FDA nod
January 6, 2022 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to Biolase and EdgeEndo's laser-assisted microfluidic irrigation device for disinfecting root canals. Read More
Align Technology donates $1M to AAOF
January 6, 2022 -- Align Technology has donated $1 million to the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (AAOF) in support of quality education and research that leads to excellence in patient care. Read More
Philips' recalled sleep apnea devices likely safe
January 5, 2022 -- Test results indicate certain recalled sleep and respiratory devices from Philips Respironics, a Royal Philips' subsidiary, do not appear to cause long-term health consequences, according to the company. Read More
Ultradent donates to Ky. tornado relief
January 5, 2022 -- Dental material manufacturer Ultradent Products has donated 10% of all domestic sales from December 16 to tornado relief efforts in Kentucky. Read More
SmartPractice to acquire Save-A-Tooth
January 5, 2022 -- Global health product manufacturer and distributor SmartPractice said it will acquire rights to sell the Save-A-Tooth product line from Phoenix-Lazarus. Read More
Henry Schein CFO retires
January 5, 2022 -- Henry Schein said that longtime chief financial officer (CFO) Steven Paladino will retire on April 29. Read More
CDS Midwinter to be held in person as scheduled
January 4, 2022 -- The 2022 Chicago Dental Society (CDS) Midwinter Meeting will be held in person on February 24-26 at McCormick Place West in Chicago as planned. No virtual option will be offered. Read More