Here are 10 updates on the dental technology sector that Becker's reported on in May:
1. Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology was included on Forbes' 2024 list of the best employers for new graduates.
2. DentalMonitoring, an orthodontic software and AI company, earned De Novo approval from the FDA for a medical device software.
3. Dental technology company SprintRay launched Pro 2, a new line of 3D printers for the dental industry.
4. The former CEO of S-Ray, a dental device company, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and participating in a fraudulent investor scheme.
5. Camila Sabatini, DDS, PhD, associate professor at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, received a grant to research therapies for damaged teeth.
6. Dental technology company Sonendo brought in $7 million in total revenue during the first quarter of 2024.
7. Glidewell, a dental lab and technology company, partnered with dental software company ProMonitoring to launch a clear aligner system for general dentists.
8. Ormco, a brand of dental supplier Envista, launched an on-demand ordering program for its Spark clear aligners.
9. OrthoFX launched NiTime clear aligners, the first aligner system designed for shorter wear time that is cleared by the FDA.
10. Boston-based UptimeHealth acquired Dental Whale, a dental practice solution and learning provider company.