P&G files infringement suit over whitening products
CINCINNATI, Ohio, USA: On Monday, international manufacturer of personal and health care products Procter & Gamble filed a lawsuit against the CAO Group, a company that produces and sells dental products, among others. Allegedly, the group violated P&G's intellectual property rights by manufacturing and distributing some of its tooth-whitening products.
Read moreSingapore to extend subsidised dental health care
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s health minister Gan Kim Yong has recently announced incentives to encourage more dental clinics and practices to sign up for the ...
Read moreW&H Poland expands: New premises to provide foundation for further growth
WARSAW, Poland: Dental manufacturer W&H has moved its Polish sales office. The new facilities in Warsaw are intended to form the basis for further growth. ...
Read moreInterview: Elevating the technical and scientific standards of endodontics
The last World Endodontic Congress (WEC) in Athens, Greece, in 2010 was one of the most successful events the International Federation of Endodontic Associations ...
Read moreRoot canals top of medical malpractice statistics
BERLIN, Germany: Last week, the Medical Review Board of the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds released its latest statistics on medical malpractice in the country. Measured in terms of the number of patient complaints, most treatment mistakes reported in dentistry, nursing and gynaecology were verified, according to the investigators.
Read moreTumor heterogeneity may affect head and neck cancer outcomes
BOSTON, Mass., USA: Although the presence of genetic heterogeneity within tumors has been established, it is unclear whether greater heterogeneity predicts worse outcomes. Now, a study has suggested that a novel measure of tumor genetic heterogeneity is significantly associated with tumor progression and adverse treatment outcomes. By measuring the genetic diversity of tumor cells, researchers were able to predict treatment outcomes of patients with the most common type of head and neck cancer.
Read moreCapital Medical University’s School of Stomatology signs collaboration agreement with University of Genoa
BEIJING, China/GENOA, Italy: On 10 May, Dr Yuxing Bai, Vice Dean of the Capital Medical University’s School of Stomatology, and Prof. Stefano Benedicenti, Dean of the University of Genoa’s laser dentistry department, signed an international collaboration agreement on higher education in Beijing to boost scientific exchange between both institutions.
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa., USA: A number of studies have suggested that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) may be a risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease. Now, a study from the U.S. has found that a preclinical stage of the condition could be recognized by testing SDB patients for specific biomarkers.
Read moreDTI welcomes South African partner; first print issue to be published in June
LEIPZIG, Germany/JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: The Dental Tribune International Publishing Group, composed of leading dental trade publishers around the world, recently welcomed another partner. Readers of the world’s biggest dental newspaper will now be able to read the latest news from South Africa.
Read moreADA to launch campaign targeting national dental divide
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: In order to reduce the number of adults and children with untreated dental needs, the American Dental Association announced a nationwide campaign last week. The Action for Dental Health campaign aims to address the dental health crisis by providing care to people with untreated diseases, and to bring dental health education and disease prevention into communities throughout the country.
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FDI 2013 Annual World Dental Congress
From 28 to 31 August, the FDI World Dental Federation will be holding its Annual World Dental Congress in collaboration with the Turkish Dental Association ...
Read moreBisphenol A
The effects of BPA on human health are largely unknown. The FDA has raised concerns about the potential effects of the chemical in the past.
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This topic is dedicated to providing information on the latest research in oral implantology, implant surgery, and implant procedures.
Read more Show all Topics3-D digital head and neck to revolutionise dental training
GLASGOW, UK: Researchers from Scotland have presented the world’s first anatomically accurate interactive 3-D head and neck learning resource, which ...
Read moreResearchers investigate regenerative potential of alligator teeth
LOS ANGELES, Calif., USA: Regrowing a tooth might be a concept years away from realization, but scientists in the U.S. and Asia have reported the discovery ...
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