Dentsply Sirona recently acquired Byte, a direct-to-consumer, doctor-directed clear aligner company.
The acquisition gives Dentsply Sirona scale in the clear aligner category, according to a press release, with the company’s R&D capabilities and commercial expertise offering “significant potential to drive additional growth of the Byte clear aligner solutions.” Connecting more patients with dental professionals will expand the market for orthodontic care.
Byte’s business model is built on doctor-directed care for patients with mild to moderate orthodontic needs. The goal is to improve access and affordability to orthodontic care using a nationwide network of licensed dentists and orthodontists. Byte offers effective treatment planning and an easy-to-use clear aligner solution delivered directly to a consumer’s home.
“We are excited to take the next step in our evolution by bringing Byte into our organization,” Dentsply Sirona CEO Don Casey said, according to the release. “We have been pleased with the growth of our SureSmile® clear aligner business, and we are confident that adding the innovative platform of Byte adds scale for us in the important clear aligner market.”
Byte’s CEO, Neeraj Gunsagar, and the existing management team will continue to operate the business.
The transaction closed on December 31, 2020.
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