DrBicuspid.com staff writersIndustry UpdatesGlidewell, Sunbit partnerGlidewell is partnering with Sunbit to offer more flexible patient financing, allowing dental patients to pay for treatment over three to 72 months.June 5, 2025Industry UpdatesDentsply Sirona names new CFO, executive vice presidentDentsply Sirona has named Matthew E. Garth, MBA, as its executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO).June 4, 2025Hygiene ToolsOclean launches new water flosserOclean has launched its W10 Water Flosser with high-frequency cleaning.June 4, 2025Industry UpdatesDentsply Sirona renews partnership with Women in DSODental products manufacturer Dentsply Sirona will continue to partner with nonprofit Women in DSO through 2025.June 3, 2025Organized DentistryAAPD names new officers, trusteesThe American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has installed new board officers and trustees during its 2025 general assembly meeting.June 3, 2025AIDentScribe.ai launches AI-based checklist platformDentScribe.ai has launched DentScribe CoPilot, an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated checklist tool for dental practices.June 2, 2025DSODSO The Smilist adds 16-location practiceDental service organization (DSO) The Smilist has partnered with BrookBeam Dental, a 16-location dental group in New York’s Hudson Valley.May 29, 2025Product UpdatesProdia Dental launches new dental diamond instrumentsProdia Dental has launched its Z-Series, a line of instruments for zirconia and other hard materials.May 29, 2025Infection ControlSolmetex launches water safety test with early notificationSolmetex has launched the Sterisil R2A with FASTRead, offering faster water safety testing for dental practices.May 28, 2025Regulatory UpdatesADHA opposes bill, claiming it bypasses accreditationAmerican Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) President Erin Haley-Hitz has publicly opposed Nevada Senate Bill 495.May 28, 2025Previous PagePage 5 of 9Next PageTop StoriesImplantsPeeing our way to more dental implant materialUniversity of California, Irvine researchers have devised a system transforming human urine into hydroxyapatite, a material used in dental implants, with promising larger environmental implications.NutritionHigh iron levels may be linked to gum diseaseInsuranceWhat comes next for the current Medicaid challenges in dentistry?Orofacial PainInnovation over drugs to mitigate dental anxietyCardiovascularCan heart disease be seen on dental CBCTs? A study is in the works.
