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Dental Monitoring
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Dental Monitoring SAS
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Dental Monitoring SAS is a Paris-based, privately held health technology company founded in 2014 that builds an AI-powered remote monitoring platform for the orthodontic industry. The company serves over 8,000 dental professionals across 50+ countries and has monitored more than 2 million patients, processing over 2 billion intraoral photos through its computer vision pipeline. Its core technology, the DM Intelligent Platform, is an FDA De Novo-approved and EU MDR-certified Software as a Medical Device that analyzes patient-captured intraoral scans to track 60+ clinical parameters, detect treatment anomalies, and enable validated remote monitoring of orthodontic care.

The company's product portfolio is modular: the core Dental Monitoring module is complemented by DM Engage (pre-treatment patient assessment), DM Insights (practice analytics), and SmartSTL (remote STL file export for aligner workflows). Proprietary hardware devices, including the patented ScanBoxpro and ScanAssist, allow patients to capture standardized intraoral photos at home. Revenue is generated through recurring SaaS subscriptions to dental practices (quote-based annual billing) plus one-time hardware device sales, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales, inside sales, and a self-serve online demo channel, supplemented by a strategic channel partnership with Ormco Corporation.

In April 2025, Dental Monitoring entered a strategic partnership with Ormco Corporation to embed its AI monitoring within orthodontic treatment system distribution, and in March 2026 it extended its AI intraoral photography technology beyond orthodontics into general dental prevention through a partnership with UFSBD. The company has raised approximately $250 million in disclosed funding (most recently $100M in February 2026 from Lazard Elaia Capital and ISALT) at a $1B+ valuation established in 2021, and announced operational profitability in 2025 prior to its 2026 growth round.

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Dental Monitoring SAS, founded in 2014 in Paris, provides an FDA De Novo-approved, AI-powered remote monitoring platform for orthodontic practices, serving 8,000+ dental professionals and 2M+ patients across 50+ countries through a SaaS subscription plus proprietary hardware model.

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Operating
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501–1,000
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HeadquartersParis, France
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Paris
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France
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
remote orthodontic monitoring, dental AI software, intraoral image analysis, orthodontic practice analytics, dental practice software
Industry4 codes
1Dental Imaging Interpretation & Teleradiology Services
CodeHLABAIAKPrimaryYes
2Mobile/On-Site Dental Imaging Services
CodeHLABAIAJPrimaryNo
3Digital Prosthodontics & CAD/CAM Restorations (Chairside/Clinic-Based)
CodeHLABAFAHPrimaryNo
4Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs)
CodeIMAAADAGPrimaryNo
NAICS code4 codes
  • Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing339112
  • Diagnostic Imaging Centers621512
  • Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing339114
  • Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing3345
SIC code2 codes
  • Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus3841
  • Dental Equipment & Supplies3843
Product category
Orthodontic Practice Software
GTM motion3 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1SaaS Subscription Platform
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Recurring subscription model for dental professionals to access the DM Intelligent Platform including Dental Monitoring, DM Engage, DM Insights modules for practice management, patient monitoring, and analytics.

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2Hardware Devices (ScanBoxpro, ScanAssist)
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Sale of patented scanning devices sent home with patients for remote intraoral capture and monitoring. Provides additional revenue stream alongside the software subscription.

dentalmonitoring.com
Marketing channels7 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Pricing details2 tiers
1Enterprise dental practices
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Quote-based pricing for comprehensive platform access including AI monitoring, analytics, and practice optimization tools.

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2Hardware devices
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadenceOne time/ perpetual license
Notes

ScanBoxpro and ScanAssist devices available for purchase separately from software subscription.

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B2B
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Core offering1 text field

Dental Monitoring operates an AI-powered, FDA De Novo-approved and MDR-certified Software as a Medical Device (the DM Intelligent Platform) that enables orthodontic practices to remotely monitor treatment progress by analyzing patient-captured intraoral photos. The platform is sold to dental professionals and combines the proprietary ScanBoxpro and ScanAssist hardware devices with a SaaS suite that connects patients, doctors, and partners throughout the orthodontic treatment journey, and tracks 60+ clinical parameters (21 under FDA/MDR regulatory clearance).

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 4 values shown
  • 68.56% reduction in clinic appointments (21.65 vs 31.58) with no significant difference in treatment duration or outcomes
+3 more records
Product overview1 text field

Dental Monitoring offers a modular AI-powered platform (the DM Intelligent Platform) comprising a core remote monitoring system plus several add-on modules. The core DentalMonitoring Platform is an FDA De Novo-approved and MDR-certified Software as a Medical Device that connects patients, doctors, and partners throughout orthodontic treatment using AI analysis of intraoral photos. It is complemented by DM Engage (pre-treatment patient assessment), DM Insights (practice analytics), SmartSTL (remote STL export), the ScanBoxpro/ScanAssist proprietary capture hardware devices, and the DM App (patient-facing photo capture and health report delivery). The company expanded its AI-powered intraoral photography technology beyond orthodontics into general dental prevention with the UFSBD partnership in March 2026. The platform processes 60+ clinical parameters, 21 of which hold FDA/MDR clearance, and supports all appliance brands and treatment types.

Product and service1 record
1DentalMonitoring Platform (DM Intelligent Platform)
Scale indicator8 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership2 partners
Strategic tierStrategicTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-03-20
Description

Partnership to launch digital dental prevention initiative on World Oral Health Day (March 20) at PariSanté Campus in Paris. First deployment of Dental Monitoring's AI-powered intraoral photography technology outside orthodontics, targeting improved oral health awareness.

Strategic tierStrategicTypeTechnology or IntegrationAnnounced on2025-04-01
Description

Strategic partnership announced in April 2025 to deliver AI-powered monitoring solutions alongside Ormco's orthodontic treatment systems, expanding market reach for both companies.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Maker of Invisalign clear aligners and the iTero scanner; its My Invisalign app already incorporates remote progress monitoring for orthodontists, making it the most direct competitive threat in AI-driven orthodontic monitoring.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Dental scanner and CAD/CAM software vendor (Trios, Dental System) expanding into AI-driven diagnostics and treatment planning for clinics and labs, overlapping with Dental Monitoring's imaging and workflow modules.

TypeDirect peer
Description

AI dental radiograph analysis company providing FDA-cleared second-opinion and pathology detection software to dentists — a direct competitor in clinical AI imaging for dental practices.

TypeDirect peer
Description

AI dental imaging diagnostics platform with FDA-cleared algorithms for caries and pathology detection, selling into the same dental practice buyer as Dental Monitoring.

TypeDirect peer
Description

AI platform for dental imaging analysis and clinical insights used by DSOs and insurers; competes for the same AI-imaging budget and practitioner mindshare.

TypeDirect peer
Description

AI-powered dental imaging and charting automation provider, focused on radiographic analysis — overlapping with Dental Monitoring's clinical AI capabilities in dental imaging.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest global manufacturer of dental equipment and consumables with digital workflow and imaging offerings; broad incumbent whose platforms could integrate AI monitoring features competitive with Dental Monitoring.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Dental imaging equipment and CAD/CAM solutions provider (Romexis software) with established dental clinic installations — a broad incumbent competing for imaging-driven workflow share.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Cloud-based dental practice management software with imaging and patient communication features; competes at the workflow layer where DM Insights and DM Engage operate.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Provider of Dentrix and other dental practice management/imaging software to a large North American practice base — a broad incumbent that could embed AI monitoring into existing software stacks.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Named customers2 records

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Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Yes
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AI capability6 records

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Has app

Feature7 records

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Profiles5 records

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

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Funding rounds6 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors6 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Dental Monitoring

Orthodontic Practice Softwaredental-monitoring.com

Dental Monitoring SAS, founded in 2014 in Paris, provides an FDA De Novo-approved, AI-powered remote monitoring platform for orthodontic practices, serving 8,000+ dental professionals and 2M+ patients across 50+ countries through a SaaS subscription plus proprietary hardware model.

What Dental Monitoring does

Dental Monitoring SAS is a Paris-based, privately held health technology company founded in 2014 that builds an AI-powered remote monitoring platform for the orthodontic industry. The company serves over 8,000 dental professionals across 50+ countries and has monitored more than 2 million patients, processing over 2 billion intraoral photos through its computer vision pipeline. Its core technology, the DM Intelligent Platform, is an FDA De Novo-approved and EU MDR-certified Software as a Medical Device that analyzes patient-captured intraoral scans to track 60+ clinical parameters, detect treatment anomalies, and enable validated remote monitoring of orthodontic care.

The company's product portfolio is modular: the core Dental Monitoring module is complemented by DM Engage (pre-treatment patient assessment), DM Insights (practice analytics), and SmartSTL (remote STL file export for aligner workflows). Proprietary hardware devices, including the patented ScanBoxpro and ScanAssist, allow patients to capture standardized intraoral photos at home. Revenue is generated through recurring SaaS subscriptions to dental practices (quote-based annual billing) plus one-time hardware device sales, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales, inside sales, and a self-serve online demo channel, supplemented by a strategic channel partnership with Ormco Corporation.

In April 2025, Dental Monitoring entered a strategic partnership with Ormco Corporation to embed its AI monitoring within orthodontic treatment system distribution, and in March 2026 it extended its AI intraoral photography technology beyond orthodontics into general dental prevention through a partnership with UFSBD. The company has raised approximately $250 million in disclosed funding (most recently $100M in February 2026 from Lazard Elaia Capital and ISALT) at a $1B+ valuation established in 2021, and announced operational profitability in 2025 prior to its 2026 growth round.

Dental Monitoring firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Dental Monitoring
Legal name
Dental Monitoring SAS
Website
https://dental-monitoring.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2014
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
501–1,000 employees
Short description
Dental Monitoring SAS, founded in 2014 in Paris, provides an FDA De Novo-approved, AI-powered remote monitoring platform for orthodontic practices, serving 8,000+ dental professionals and 2M+ patients across 50+ countries through a SaaS subscription plus proprietary hardware model.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Dental Monitoring industry classification

Industry
Product category
Orthodontic Practice Software
NAICS
Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)
SIC
Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843)
akta.pro primary industry
Dental Imaging Interpretation & Teleradiology Services (HLABAIAK)
akta.pro secondary industries
Mobile/On-Site Dental Imaging Services (HLABAIAJ), Digital Prosthodontics & CAD/CAM Restorations (Chairside/Clinic-Based) (HLABAFAH), Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs) (IMAAADAG)

Keywords

  • Remote orthodontic monitoring
  • Dental AI software
  • Intraoral image analysis
  • Orthodontic practice analytics
  • Dental practice software

Where Dental Monitoring is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Paris
HQ country
France
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Dental Monitoring business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

  1. SaaS Subscription Platform: Recurring subscription model for dental professionals to access the DM Intelligent Platform including Dental Monitoring, DM Engage, DM Insights modules for practice management, patient monitoring, and analytics.
  2. Hardware Devices (ScanBoxpro, ScanAssist): Sale of patented scanning devices sent home with patients for remote intraoral capture and monitoring. Provides additional revenue stream alongside the software subscription.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionAnnualEnterprise dental practices
Unit PricingOne time/ perpetual licenseHardware devices

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Dental Monitoring product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Dental Monitoring operates an AI-powered, FDA De Novo-approved and MDR-certified Software as a Medical Device (the DM Intelligent Platform) that enables orthodontic practices to remotely monitor treatment progress by analyzing patient-captured intraoral photos. The platform is sold to dental professionals and combines the proprietary ScanBoxpro and ScanAssist hardware devices with a SaaS suite that connects patients, doctors, and partners throughout the orthodontic treatment journey, and tracks 60+ clinical parameters (21 under FDA/MDR regulatory clearance).

Product overview

Dental Monitoring offers a modular AI-powered platform (the DM Intelligent Platform) comprising a core remote monitoring system plus several add-on modules. The core DentalMonitoring Platform is an FDA De Novo-approved and MDR-certified Software as a Medical Device that connects patients, doctors, and partners throughout orthodontic treatment using AI analysis of intraoral photos. It is complemented by DM Engage (pre-treatment patient assessment), DM Insights (practice analytics), SmartSTL (remote STL export), the ScanBoxpro/ScanAssist proprietary capture hardware devices, and the DM App (patient-facing photo capture and health report delivery). The company expanded its AI-powered intraoral photography technology beyond orthodontics into general dental prevention with the UFSBD partnership in March 2026. The platform processes 60+ clinical parameters, 21 of which hold FDA/MDR clearance, and supports all appliance brands and treatment types.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • DentalMonitoring Platform (DM Intelligent Platform)

Quantifiable outcome

  • 68.56% reduction in clinic appointments (21.65 vs 31.58) with no significant difference in treatment duration or outcomes
  • +3 more outcomes

Companies that use Dental Monitoring

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Dental Monitoring technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Dental Monitoring partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered strategic.

  • UFSBD (Union Française pour la Santé Bucco-Dentaire)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026Partnership to launch digital dental prevention initiative on World Oral Health Day (March 20) at PariSanté Campus in Paris. First deployment of Dental Monitoring's AI-powered intraoral photography technology outside orthodontics, targeting improved oral health awareness.
  • Ormco CorporationstrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2025Strategic partnership announced in April 2025 to deliver AI-powered monitoring solutions alongside Ormco's orthodontic treatment systems, expanding market reach for both companies.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Dental Monitoring competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Align Technology: Maker of Invisalign clear aligners and the iTero scanner; its My Invisalign app already incorporates remote progress monitoring for orthodontists, making it the most direct competitive threat in AI-driven orthodontic monitoring.
  • 3Shape: Dental scanner and CAD/CAM software vendor (Trios, Dental System) expanding into AI-driven diagnostics and treatment planning for clinics and labs, overlapping with Dental Monitoring's imaging and workflow modules.
  • Pearl: AI dental radiograph analysis company providing FDA-cleared second-opinion and pathology detection software to dentists — a direct competitor in clinical AI imaging for dental practices.
  • VideaHealth: AI dental imaging diagnostics platform with FDA-cleared algorithms for caries and pathology detection, selling into the same dental practice buyer as Dental Monitoring.
  • Overjet: AI platform for dental imaging analysis and clinical insights used by DSOs and insurers; competes for the same AI-imaging budget and practitioner mindshare.
  • Denti.AI: AI-powered dental imaging and charting automation provider, focused on radiographic analysis — overlapping with Dental Monitoring's clinical AI capabilities in dental imaging.

Broad incumbents

  • Dentsply Sirona: Largest global manufacturer of dental equipment and consumables with digital workflow and imaging offerings; broad incumbent whose platforms could integrate AI monitoring features competitive with Dental Monitoring.
  • Planmeca: Dental imaging equipment and CAD/CAM solutions provider (Romexis software) with established dental clinic installations — a broad incumbent competing for imaging-driven workflow share.
  • Henry Schein One (Dentrix): Provider of Dentrix and other dental practice management/imaging software to a large North American practice base — a broad incumbent that could embed AI monitoring into existing software stacks.

Emerging players

  • Curve Dental: Cloud-based dental practice management software with imaging and patient communication features; competes at the workflow layer where DM Insights and DM Engage operate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Dental Monitoring social profiles

Digital presence

Dental Monitoring compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance4 records

Dental Monitoring financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Dental Monitoring leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Dental Monitoring funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors6 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Dental Monitoring M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Dental Monitoring

What does Dental Monitoring do?

Dental Monitoring operates an AI-powered, FDA De Novo-approved and MDR-certified Software as a Medical Device (the DM Intelligent Platform) that enables orthodontic practices to remotely monitor treatment progress by analyzing patient-captured intraoral photos. The platform is sold to dental professionals and combines the proprietary ScanBoxpro and ScanAssist hardware devices with a SaaS suite that connects patients, doctors, and partners throughout the orthodontic treatment journey, and tracks 60+ clinical parameters (21 under FDA/MDR regulatory clearance).

Is Dental Monitoring a public or private company?

Dental Monitoring is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was Dental Monitoring founded?

Dental Monitoring was founded in 2014. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is Dental Monitoring based?

Dental Monitoring is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.

How does Dental Monitoring make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. SaaS Subscription Platform is the primary driver. The others are hardware Devices (ScanBoxpro, ScanAssist).

Who are Dental Monitoring's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Align Technology, 3Shape, Pearl, VideaHealth, Overjet and Denti.AI. Broad incumbents are Dentsply Sirona, Planmeca and Henry Schein One (Dentrix). Curve Dental is listed as an emerging player.

Does Dental Monitoring have an API?

No public API is recorded for Dental Monitoring.

What industry is Dental Monitoring in?

Dental Monitoring's product category is Orthodontic Practice Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLABAIAK, Dental Imaging Interpretation & Teleradiology Services, with a secondary code of HLABAIAJ, Mobile/On-Site Dental Imaging Services. Its NAICS code is 339112 and its SIC code is 3841.

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Live signals
Law360Patent Eligibility Bulletin: Claim Solutions, Not ResultsTwo recent Federal Circuit decisions, Constellation Designs v. LG Electronics and Dental Monitoring v. Align Technology, illustrate the narrow line between a claim reciting a technological solution and one reciting a desired result. The bulletin notes that the distinction is critical for patent eligibility.PR NewswireClear Aligners Market worth $11.04 billion by 2031 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™MarketsandMarkets projects the clear aligners market to grow from $6.09 billion in 2026 to $11.04 billion by 2031, a 12.6% CAGR. Adults account for 65-70% of demand, and Align Technology reported $3.2 billion in clear aligner revenue in 2025.PR NewswireClear Aligners Market worth $11.04 billion by 2031 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™MarketsandMarkets projects the clear aligners market to grow from $6.09 billion in 2026 to $11.04 billion by 2031, a CAGR of 12.6%. Adults account for 65–70% of demand, and polyurethane is the leading material. Align Technology generated $3.2 billion in clear aligner revenue in 2025.EIN PresswireKadar Orthodontics Elevates the Patient Experience with DentalMonitoring's AI-Powered Remote Care PlatformKadar Orthodontics, a family-owned practice in Sewell, New Jersey, integrated DentalMonitoring's AI-powered remote monitoring platform to enhance patient experience. The platform lets patients submit smartphone scans between visits, enabling earlier guidance and fewer unnecessary appointments. Dr. Kadar plans to welcome his son, Dr. Tommy Kadar, to the practice.The National Law Review§ 112(a) Support Required for a Reference’s Provisional Prior-ArtThe Federal Circuit vacated a PTAB Inter Partes Review decision in Dental Monitoring SAS v. Align Technology, Inc., holding that a published patent application gets a provisional's filing date for prior-art purposes only if the provisional supports at least one claim under 35 U.S.C. § 112(a). The court said the PTAB's reliance on Penumbra was without precedential effect and remanded for § 112(a) findings.The National Law ReviewWhy Provisional Patent Applications Can Shape Competitive StrategThe Federal Circuit ruled in Dental Monitoring SAS v. Align Technology, Inc. that a later patent publication cannot rely on an earlier provisional application's filing date as prior art unless the provisional adequately supports the specific subject matter under statutory requirements. This decision establishes that substantive written-description support is necessary for priority claims to affect competitive positioning and invalidity challenges. The ruling emphasizes the strategic importance of thorough early disclosure in patent portfolios for technology companies.The National Law ReviewFederal Circuit Rejects PTAB’s “Ministerial” Priority StandardThe US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated a Patent Trial & Appeal Board decision in Dental Monitoring SAS v. Align Technology, Inc., ruling that the Board applied an incorrect legal standard regarding priority dates for prior art references under the America Invents Act. The court determined that to claim the benefit of an earlier provisional filing date, a reference patent must satisfy substantive written description requirements rather than just ministerial ones. This remand requires the Board to reassess whether the specific prior art reference, Carrier, substantively supports the claims at issue.The National Law ReviewFederal Court Changes How Patent Trial & Appeal Board DeterminesThe Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision in Dental Monitoring SAS v. Align Technology, Inc., rejecting the Patent Trial and Appeal Board's previous 'ministerial' standard for determining prior-art dates under the America Invents Act. The ruling establishes that an earlier provisional application must provide written-description support under 35 U.S.C. § 112(a) for at least one claim of the reference patent to qualify for an earlier effective filing date. This decision significantly impacts how priority claims are evaluated, extending implications to foreign-priority applications as well.Law360Fed. Circ. Reverses PTAB On Prior Art Issue Over Dental IPThe Federal Circuit reversed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision that invalidated claims in a dental imaging patent held by Dental Monitoring SAS, determining that a provisional patent application cannot be used as prior art due to missing a written description.MorganlewisAll Bark, No Bite: Federal Circuit Rejects Dental-Related Machine Learning Claims as Too GenericThe US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a lower court's ruling that patents held by Dental Monitoring SAS (US Patent No. 11,049,248 and US Patent No. 10,755,409) covering machine learning methods for orthodontic aligner evaluation were ineligible under 35 USC § 101, finding the claims directed to abstract ideas without sufficient inventive concept. The court rejected Dental Monitoring's argument that a "deep learning device" trained on dental arch images provided patentable novelty, holding that reciting generic machine learning components and improved efficiency does not satisfy Alice Corp. requirements. The decision reinforces that AI and machine learning patents must describe specific technical innovations beyond generic algorithmic implementations to withstand eligibility challenges.