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Interview: "The MDP monomer is one of the most effective monomers available"

As co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Adhesive Dentistry, Prof. Bart Van Meerbeek is one of the most respected authorities on the topic of dental bonding ...

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Interview: “We want to reinvent the way patients think of dental treatment”

Described by its creators as the UK’s first dental video calling app, Tooth Fairy was recently recognised as “App of the Year” at the 2019 Dental ...

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Interview: Prof. Katrin Bekes introduces molar incisor hypomineralisation

GENEVA, Switzerland: In the lead up to the FDI World Dental Congress in Shanghai, FDI World Dental Federation spoke to Prof. Katrin Bekes, head of the ...

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Interview: Irrigation in endodontics—New standards in the dental office

A main goal of endodontic treatment is to effectively irrigate the canal and thus prevent reinfection of the peri-apical tissue. Recently, a range of new ...

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Interview: Education—empowering dental professionals worldwide

During this year’s Dentsply Sirona World 2019 meeting, which took place on Oct. 3–5 in Las Vegas, Dental Tribune Italy had the opportunity to meet with ...

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Interview: “This software will be revolutionary”

At the recent 2019 Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM), Dental Tribune International spoke with Edward Im, sales manager at DIGIRAY, about the ...

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Interview: Diets rich in plant foods are increasingly associated with healthy ageing

“The world of plants is fascinating,” Prof. Marcello Iriti says, in starting off the interview. “Since the beginning of humanity, plants have ...

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Interview: Prof. Barry Sessle on the impact of neuroscience on dentistry

Just as our scientific and clinical understanding of dentistry has undergone seismic shifts over the past few decades, so too has the field of neuroscience....

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Interview: “The new interface makes the learning curve shorter”

At this year’s Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM), the U.S.-based company 3DISC has launched the latest version of the Heron IOS, its solution for ...

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Interview: “It feels like patient-centred care at its very best”

Faye Donald is a multi-award-winning dental hygienist who puts patients’ interest first. She became a certified Swiss Dental Academy (SDA) trainer in 2016...

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Interview: “Social sciences need to be taught to dental students”

As a senior lecturer in social science at the University of Bristol’s dental school, Dr Andrea Waylen understands the importance of the behavioural and ...

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Interview: “The vast majority of dental professionals are still using abrasive polishing pastes”

The upcoming 24-hour webinar organised by EMS and the Swiss Dental Academy is a first in dental continuing education (CE). One of the speakers is Karen ...

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Interview: “I cannot see any drawback to erythritol if used properly”

Although air polishing with erythritol has been established as a standard mode of minimally abrasive root surface debridement, many dentists are unaware of ...

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Interview: Prof. Phoebus Madianos next EuroPerio chairman

Prof. Phoebus Madianos is a professor of in the Department of Periodontics and Dean of the School of Dentistry at the National and Kapodistrian University ...

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Interview: “We need to stress the importance of prevention”

Dr Magda Mensi is a researcher at the University of Brescia in Italy with a special interest in non-surgical therapy of periodontal diseases. In preparation...

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Interview: “The most challenging part has been getting people to believe that it is even possible”

Motivated by his desire to simplify the treatment process for patients, Dr Philip Tan has developed a full-arch implant-retained prosthesis for completely ...

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Interview: CAD/CAM can be an incredible teaching tool

Dr. Gary Hack is an associate professor at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where he teaches in the Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and ...

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Members of ICD governing body gather in Milan for annual meeting and elections

MILAN, Italy: The 40-member governing body of the International College of Dentists (ICD), the international council, met in Milan from 26 to 29 October for...

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Interview: “The story of antibiotics reads better than fiction”

The overprescription of antibiotics has accelerated antibiotic resistance and sparked controversy among dental professionals. In a new study, researchers ...

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Interview: A fresh perspective on dentistry

Dr Vitor Neves, a dentist who qualified in Brazil and in the UK, believes that the profession needs innovation, but that, to its detriment, dentistry has ...

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Interview: “Education remains a priority for the company”

At the recent European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) annual congress in Lisbon in Portugal, Dental Tribune International had the opportunity to ...

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Interview: “The link between oral disease and oxidative stress is still not that widely known”

Dr Lenka Banasova runs her own dental centre, Pearl Dental, in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava, where she has a passionate staff of dentists, dental ...

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Interview: “Implant therapy in the aesthetic zone is fraught with pitfalls”

With his presentation, Dr Homa Zadeh contributed to a session that considered the theme “Should we avoid implants in the aesthetic zone?” in the ...

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Interview: “Using cell therapy for bone regeneration is promising”

Prof. Kamal Mustafa from the Department of Clinical Dentistry at the University of Bergen in Norway is sponsoring and leading, together with Dr Cecilie ...

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Interview: “Attendees will have a great choice of different sessions”

The 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) is taking place in Lisbon in Portugal from 26 to 28 September. ...

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I recommend adhesives to my patients if and when using them improves their quality of life

Born in Lebanon, Prof. Nadim Z. Baba moved to Canada and completed a DMD at the University of Montreal. He received his certificate in advanced graduate ...

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Interview: Partial or complete edentulism puts patients at greater risk of systemic co-morbidities

Prof. David Felton has been Dean of the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) School of Dentistry since January 2016. He is a past President of ...

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Interview: Promoting preservation and regeneration of the natural biology with the IDR technique

Dr. José Carlos Martins da Rosa has a Master of Science in Prosthodontics and a PhD in implantology, and specializes in periodontics and prosthodontics. He...

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Interview: “We will ensure the best medical treatment and care for our patients”

The recent ADA FDI World Dental Congress 2019, held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from Sept. 4–8, saw the conclusion of Dr. Kathryn Kell’s ...

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Interview: “We usually think of rehabilitation as the responsibility of the clinician”

As the percentage of older people in the population is growing, the number of elderly people depending on dental implants is increasing. Dental Tribune ...

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