From a class-action lawsuit to worldwide layoffs, here are seven dental technology updates to know that Becker's reported on in November:
1. Securities litigation firm Saxena White filed a class-action lawsuit alleging securities fraud against Dentsply Sirona.
2. Intraoral scanner provider 3Shape and dental 3D scanner provider Medit settled U.S. patent infringement litigation.
3. A South Korean dental implant company was approved by a judge to acquire Biolase's assets for more than $20 million.
4. Multiple law firms launched investigations against Dentsply Sirona for potential securities fraud on behalf of investors.
5. Boston Micro Fabrication opened the UltraThinner Lab at its headquarters in Maynard, Mass.
6. Solventum, formerly known as 3M Health Care, introduced 3M Clarity Precision Grip Attachments for clear aligners.
7. Invisalign manufacturer Align Technology plans to lay off 700 employees worldwide.