Clear aligners

In September 2023, SmileDirectClub filed for bankruptcy. While SmileDirectClub initially sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure its finances, it was unable to secure the necessary funding and ultimately shut down its operations in December 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SmileDirectClub Bites the Dust After Crooked Business Practices |url=https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/uncategorized/smiledirectclub-bites-the-dust-after-crooked-business-practices/}}</ref>

In September 2023, SmileDirectClub filed for bankruptcy. While SmileDirectClub initially sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure its finances, it was unable to secure the necessary funding and ultimately shut down its operations in December 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SmileDirectClub Bites the Dust After Crooked Business Practices |url=https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/uncategorized/smiledirectclub-bites-the-dust-after-crooked-business-practices/}}</ref>

October 2024: Dentsply Sirona voluntarily suspended the sale and marketing of its Byte clear aligners and impression kits as it conducts a review of regulatory requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Byte sales suspended, FDA probes adverse events: 8 clear aligner updates to know |url=https://www.beckersdental.com/dental-technology/44862-byte-sales-suspended-fda-probes-adverse-events-8-clear-aligner-updates-to-know.html}}</ref>

In October 2024, Dentsply Sirona voluntarily suspended the sale and marketing of its Byte clear aligners and impression kits as it conducts a review of regulatory requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Byte sales suspended, FDA probes adverse events: 8 clear aligner updates to know |url=https://www.beckersdental.com/dental-technology/44862-byte-sales-suspended-fda-probes-adverse-events-8-clear-aligner-updates-to-know.html}}</ref>

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