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Dentsply Sirona discontinues at-home Byte aligner kits, expects Q4 refunds and asset write-offs
DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.
- Byte at-home aligner systems and impression kits discontinued; focus shifts to in-person dentist oversight.
- Company expects material Q4 2024 charges for customer refunds and potential asset write-offs.
- Existing non-contraindicated Byte patients will continue to receive support during treatment.
- Repositioning leverages Byte's direct-to-consumer capabilities across the aligner portfolio and company.
- Dentsply Sirona will present Byte update at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Jan 15, 2025.