Tempe, Ariz.-based Align Technology reported total revenue of $4 billion for the 2024 fiscal year, according to a Feb. 5 news release.

From venture capital investments to legal settlements, here are five recent headlines to know about the dental industry, as reported by Becker's in January:

The Bragar Eagel & Squire law firm is investigating claims against Dentsply Sirona on behalf of long-term stockholders. 

Orthodontics technology company SoftSmile and clear aligner brand ClearCorrect have agreed to settle all litigation and legal disputes between them.

Dental technology company Convergent Dental has installed 2,000 of its Solea All-Tissue Dental Lasers.

Boston-based Perceptive received an investment from Dental Innovation Alliance, a venture capital firm.

Dental technology company Dentsply Sirona is repositioning Byte within its aligner portfolio and expanding in-person dentist oversight for the clear aligner brand. 

A dentist in Colorado Springs, Colo., has invented and began using a new dental implant, according to a Jan. 7 report from FOX 21.

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Mashura, a dental inventory intelligence company, entered into a $300 million strategic partnership sponsored by Warburg Pincus.

From a dental-dedicated MRI in the U.S. to the first fully automated dental procedure on a human using dental robotics, here are 15 dental technology innovations that Becker's reported on in 2024:

Align Technology, the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists are facing an antitrust lawsuit alleging that the organizations conspired to eliminate SmileDirectClub from the dental market.

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law has filed a class action lawsuit against dental products and equipment manufacturer Dentsply Sirona.

Andy Mersha, DMD, has completed 1,000 robotic dental implants using the Yomi robot.

Orthodontics companies uLab, Volex Dental and LuxCreo entered into a strategic collaboration to advance the use of direct print aligner technology.

From a class-action lawsuit to worldwide layoffs, here are seven dental technology updates to know that Becker's reported on in November:

Dr. Kwang Bum Park, the CEO of South Korean-based MegaGen Implant Co., said the dental implant company plans to "restore the glory" of Biolase after its acquisition of the dental laser manufacturer.

Securities litigation firm Saxena White has filed a class-action lawsuit alleging securities fraud against Dentsply Sirona.

The dental technology sector has had a difficult month as companies deal with a challenging business market, forcing some executives to make tough decisions to ensure stability and future success. 

Intraoral scanner provider 3Shape and dental 3D scanner provider Medit settled U.S. patent infringement litigation, according to a Nov. 21 news release from 3Shape. 

A South Korean dental implant company was approved by a judge to acquire Biolase's assets for more than $20 million.