Dentsply Sirona announced January 4 that it had purchased the at-home clear aligner company Byte. According to Reuters, the purchase price was $1.04 billion in cash.
In a press release, Dentsply Sirona CEO Don Casey stated that "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 describes its product as "doctor-directed care that provides excellent outcomes for patients with mild to moderate orthodontic needs." The product is advertised as costing under $85 a month.
Read the full press release from Dentsply Sirona here.
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Amelia Williamson DeStefano, MA, is market content director of Endeavor Business Media’s Dental Group, where she leads content strategy for Dental Economics, RDH, DentistryIQ, and Perio-Implant Advisory. With a background in editorial leadership and audience development, she focuses on delivering clinically relevant, evidence-based content that supports better patient care and stronger practice outcomes. She holds a master’s degree in English literature from the University of Tulsa.