Podcast: Candesic in conversation with Nicolas Ploquin, CEO of Acteon
Nicolas Ploquin, CEO of global medtech dental specialist Acteon, chats with Candesic. In an engaging and wide ranging discussion, he delves into the market, sharing his thoughts on: • Why AI will augment dentists rather than replace them• The inexorable shift from analogue to digital imaging in dentistry• Building resilient European manufacturing and supply chains post-COVID• How dentists balance clinical…
CMA launches probe into private dentistry sector
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has formally launched a comprehensive market study into the £8bn private dentistry sector. Announced in early March 2026, the review was triggered by surging consumer demand, difficulties accessing National Health Service treatments, and steep price inflation. For operators and dental insurers, the probe signals a critical period of assessment regarding pricing models, patient transparency,…
Orthalis and Dentalsoft merging to form all-in-one service provider
French-based leading provider of specialised practice management software for orthodontists and dental professionals Orthalis has merged with cloud-based practice management software Dentalsoft to form SignalSoft Développement. This represents a significant consolidation within the French healthcare technology sector, specifically targeting the orthodontics and dental practice management software market. The formation of SignalSoft Développement creates an all-in-one service provider that integrates critical business…
EDG acquires Fresh Tandartsen further consolidating Dutch dentistry
Pan-European oral care group European Dental Group (EDG) has acquired Fresh, including leading Dutch dental group Fresh Tandartsen, mobile dental care service Fresh Unieke Mondzorg, and Fresh’s dental laboratories in the Netherlands. According to private equity owner Nordic Capital, with the integration of Fresh, its TopMondzorg (part of EDG) will operate 169 clinics, three referral labels (orthodontics, complex dentistry and…
Podcast: Candesic in Conversation with Simon Turton, CEO and co-founder of Gensmile
Gensmile CEO and co-founder Simon Turton sits down with Candesic’s Head of Content, David Farbrother, for a deep-dive into the UK and Ireland dental market. Don’t miss this insider look at where the industry is heading, including: ✅ M&A trends in the UK dental market ✅ What makes the perfect acquisition ✅ The advantage of owning labs Click the player…