DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]Industry UpdatesDentsply Sirona partners with Team SmileDentsply Sirona partnered with TeamSmile, the Carolina Panthers, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to offer free dental care to 172 underserved youth in Charlotte, NC.March 5, 2025Dental EducationDominion awards scholarships to 5 aspiring dentistsDental and vision insurer Dominion National awarded scholarships to five dental students.March 5, 2025AnesthesiaPodcast: Dr. Jason Goodchild on what you need to know about buffering local anesthesiaSeptodontIn this episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," Dr. Jason Goodchild explains the science behind buffering, its benefits, and how it can improve patient comfort during dental procedures.March 4, 2025Product UpdatesPlanet DDS launches payment platformPlanet DDS has launched Planet DDS Pay, a fully integrated payment solution for multisite dental practices and dental service organizations.March 4, 2025Dental EducationUNMC to offer dual dental-public health degreeThe University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Colleges of Dentistry and Public Health are launching a dual Doctor of Dental Surgery-Master of Public Health degree program starting in the summer of 2026.March 4, 2025Product Updates3Shape adds free AI crown application3Shape is adding a free artificial intelligence (AI)-driven crown design tool plus several workflow upgrades to its Dental System 2024 software solution that is designed for dental labs.March 3, 2025Product UpdatesDror Ortho-Design completes trial of its aligner platformArtificial intelligence-powered orthodontics solution provider Dror Ortho-Design has completed user experience trials for its ZSmile aligner platform before launch.March 3, 2025Industry UpdatesRare Bird Speakers enters new era under ownership of Kelly TannerUnder Tanner's leadership, Rare Bird Speakers will introduce specialized speaker training programs designed to empower dental professionals with the skills and confidence needed to share their expertise effectively.February 28, 2025Industry UpdatesDentaQuest donates $45K to oral care to school kidsDentaQuest has donated $45,000 to support children's oral health education in greater Los Angeles.February 28, 2025Product UpdatesPapacarie Duo launches in the U.S.Enzymatic dental gel Papacarie Duo is now available to U.S. clinicians as part of the Elevate Oral Care line of products.February 28, 2025Previous PagePage 9 of 1607Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesFormer orthodontist arrested for child exploitation againA former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.PeriodonticsThyroid hormone levels may predict gum diseaseDental HygieneRevolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygienePatient CommunicationThe 80/20 rule of communication in the dental officeSponsor ContentJoin Us