DrBicuspid.com staff writersPodcastsPodcast: Should we be worried about the future of dental hygienists?With evolving job responsibilities in dental practices, should hygienists be concerned about where the profession is heading? Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, weighs in.July 30, 2025Industry UpdatesDental Intelligence, Synchrony partnerConsumer finance company Synchrony is partnering with patient relationship management and analytics platform Dental Intelligence to integrate Synchrony's CareCredit credit card into the platform.July 29, 2025Saliva TestingSimplyTest launches peri-implantitis saliva testSimplyTest has launched Oral Health-Implant, a molecular saliva test that detects bacteria linked to peri-implant disease and implant failure.July 29, 2025PodcastsPodcast: Customer service and the importance of new dental patientsDr. Roger Levin details the critical importance of five-star customer service in the dental industry, particularly with the new patient experience.July 29, 2025Product UpdatesBrasseler becomes U.S. provider of Biolase laserBrasseler USA Dental InstrumentationBrasseler has partnered with Biolase to become the exclusive U.S. provider of the Biolase YSGG laser, building on the success of the EdgePro laser.July 28, 2025Industry UpdatesPearl, MiPACS partnerDental artificial intelligence solutions provider Pearl has integrated with Apryse’s dental imaging platform MiPACS.July 28, 2025Industry UpdatesInvestment firm to acquire ZimVie for $730MDental products manufacturer ZimVie will be acquired by an affiliate of healthcare-focused investment firm Archimed for $730 million.July 25, 2025Industry UpdatesTriAgenics closes on $3M in financingTriAgenics, a medical device company developing nonsurgical third-molar prevention, has closed a $3 million funding round with support from Asclepius Ventures.July 25, 2025Industry UpdatesDentsply Sirona names new CEODentsply Sirona has named Daniel Scavilla, MBA, as its new president and CEO, effective August 1.July 24, 2025Dental EducationUCLA dental, Dongwoon partner on cancer technologyThe University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry signed a research deal with South Korean firm Dongwoon Anatech to advance its saliva-based platform, which detects cancer and other diseases early.July 24, 2025Previous PagePage 5 of 18Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of recording employees in bathroomA dentist accused of hiding a secret recording device in a staff bathroom was arraigned on August 20.PediatricsEarly caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fedPractice SalesDistinguishing personal vs. enterprise goodwill in dental practice valuationsLegal IssuesNew details emerge in dentist’s fatal hit-and-run casePediatricsAmino acid may fight caries better than fluoride