Industry News

Gaidge Announces Software Integration with OrthoFi
Gaidge, a provider of business intelligence and practice analytics, has integrated with OrthoFi, a provider of patient acquisition and revenue cycle management software. OrthoFi clients now have access to comprehensive practice analytics and reporting within the Gaidge platform without interruption or the need for dual entry into two systems.

Gaidge develops tools and solutions designed to streamline practice systems, leverage automation, increase visibility to business performance and save time managing the office. The integration will allow users to access full benefits from both Gaidge and OrthoFi software systems.

Henry Schein Elects New Member to Board of Directors
Henry Schein has elected Dr. Reed V. Tuckson to the company’s board of directors. Since 2014, Tuckson has served as managing director of Tuckson Health Connections, a health and medical care consulting business. He is also the founder of the Black Coalition Against COVID-19, a community-based initiative that provides science-based information curated for the Black community and other communities of color about COVID-19 vaccines and related topics. Previously, Tuckson served as executive vice president and chief of medical affairs for UnitedHealth Group, where he oversaw the company’s medical and clinical-related policies and activities.

Tuckson received a bachelor’s degree in from Howard University and a medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed the University of Pennsylvania Hospital’s general internal medicine residency and fellowship programs, where he also was a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation clinical scholar studying at the Wharton School of Business.

Grin Closes $14M Round With Procter & Gamble, Triventures and SpringRock Ventures
Grin, a digital orthodontic platform that provides orthodontic solutions in partnership with local doctors, announced a $10 million funding round led by Triventures with participation from Procter & Gamble Oral Care and SpringRock Ventures. Combined with financial backing from independent orthodontists, this brings the company’s total funding to $14 million.

With this funding, the company will invest in technological innovations, add talent to support a growing team and enhance its orthodontic partner network. Grin will expand its geographic reach, implement more platform features and further invest in enhanced teeth scanning through the Grin app and Grin Scope.

For more information, visit get-grin.com.

EasyRx Joins AAO In-House Clear Aligner Program
EasyRx, a universal lab prescription, digital workflow and 3D software company, has joined the AAO’s new TechSelect program. The company’s aligner tracking system helps practices manage and track in-house clear aligner cases. AAO TechSelect is a research and learning tool designed to help implement in-house aligner fabrication that features more than 40 videos, guides and interactive tools and products that meet criteria established by AAO’s committee on technology.

For more information on the program, visit techselect.aaoinfo.org.

Barco Uniforms Launches Ecommerce Site
Barco Uniforms has launched an online retail store, barcomade.com, that allows customers to purchase scrubs directly from the site and search for nearby retailers. The site includes the Los Angeles-based company’s most popular brands, including Grey’s Anatomy, Barco One and the Skechers Vitality Collection.

Barco also announced the hire of Kerry McLeod as the company’s chief digital marketing officer. In her role, McLeod will oversee the company’s digital transformation and launch of the direct-to-consumer channel. Before joining Barco, she oversaw the ecommerce division of Delta Apparel, where she was responsible for all digital marketing efforts.

uLab Systems Announces Software Upgrade
uLab Systems, the creator of uSmile clear aligners and uDesign aligner planning software, has released uDesign version 6.0. The upgrade is designed to simplify the treatment planning process, save orthodontists time and advance uLab’s artificial intelligence-assisted software. The guided setup feature uses familiar clinical processes with an AI approach for easier setup; one-touch bracket removal allows for bracket removal after scanning so aligners can be ordered and ready when bracket removal day arrives.

For more information, visit ulabsystems.com.