The board of directors of dental supplier Patterson Companies approved a new share repurchase authorization.

The dental lab industry could be at risk amid a high number of owners reaching retirement age, according to Standard Dental Labs.

NorthStar Orthodontics in Park Rapids, Minn., will permanently close Jan. 15, Park Rapids Enterprise reported Jan. 8.

ZimVie is selling its spine business to solely focus on dental supplies.

The distribution businesses of dental supplier Henry Schein have been restored after experiencing a cybersecurity incident in October. 

How three dental suppliers performed during the third quarter of 2023: 

Orthodontics manufacturer and supplier American Orthodontics is opening a 129,025-square-foot facility in Saukville, Wis., according to a Nov. 10 report by the Sheboygan Press.

Dental supply company Envista selected QAD Global Trade and Transport Execution to enhance its supply chain and delivery services. 

Dental supply company Henry Schein determined that part of its manufacturing and distribution businesses suffered a cybersecurity incident Oct. 14. 

Here are five dental supplier updates that Becker's reported in August: 

Dental supplier Patterson Cos. reported $567.3 million in net dental sales during its 2024 fiscal first quarter, which ended July 29, according to its Aug. 30 financial report. 

Dental supply company Henry Schein earned $2 billion in global dental sales during the second quarter, according to an Aug. 7 news release from the company.

Dental supply company Envista recorded $51.9 million in net income during the second quarter of 2023, according to its Aug. 2 financial report.

ZimVie, Zimmer Biomet's spine and dental spinoff, reported $118.7 million in third party dental sales during the second quarter of 2023.

Dental supplier Henry Schein acquired a majority ownership interest in Large Practice Sales, an advisory company to dental practices.

Here are six updates on dental supply companies that Becker's reported on since June 14:

Darby Group Companies, the parent company of Darby Dental Supply, has made a strategic investment in dental glove manufacturer American Nitrile. 

Torch Dental, a digital supply partner for dental practices, received $28 million in its latest round of funding. 

Dental supply company Henry Schein has increased its financial flexibility by closing on a $750 million credit facility with a maturity date of July 2026. 

Patterson Companies reported $683.5 million in dental net sales for its fiscal fourth quarter ending April 29.