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One in three young adults in the US skip dental visits, study shows

BOSTON, US: In the US, dental care remains largely excluded from medical insurance and separated from public health initiatives that promote prevention. A ...

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Plant-derived compound may offer non-antibiotic adjunct for periodontal treatment

SÃO PAULO, Brazil: Plant-derived therapies are attracting growing interest in dentistry. A recent study evaluated morin, a naturally occurring flavonoid ...

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Suicide awareness in dental education: A call to action for World Mental Health Day

DUNDEE, Scotland: As the global health community marks World Mental Health Day today, the dental profession is being urged to confront a pressing concern ...

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Study suggests dental biofilm may have a direct link to heart attack

TAMPERE, Finland: The long-standing relationship between oral bacteria and systemic disease has taken on new significance with recent advances in molecular ...

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Plant-rich Mediterranean diet associated with reduced risk of periodontal disease

LONDON, England: Balanced nutrition is known to lower the risk of major non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative ...

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Cost drives unmet dental care needs across the EU

LUXEMBOURG: Having a high proportion of practising dentists has not freed EU countries from disparities in oral care. New Eurostat figures show that 4.6% of...

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The dual impact of sugar substitutes: Improved oral health, impaired cognition

SÃO PAULO, Brazil: Sugar substitutes have been promoted as a healthier alternative because of their low cariogenic potential and role in reducing caries ...

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Adapting dental education for Generation Z: Why active learning is key

MENDOZA, Argentina: Dental education is at a cross-roads as Generation Z enters the classroom. Born between 1997 and 2012, this cohort has grown up with ...

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UK takes steps towards sustainability through recyclable toothpaste tubes

BANBURY, England: Traditional toothpaste tubes present environmental and practical challenges because they are often excluded from standard recycling ...

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Yokohama wins bid for 2029 IADR dental research meeting

YOKOHAMA, Japan: Yokohama has been named the host city of the 2029 edition of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research ...

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AI-generated versus human-crafted smiles: Aesthetic preferences in digital smile design

MANGALORE, India: Digital smile design has begun employing artificial intelligence (AI), raising questions about the quality and acceptability of ...

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Study links adolescent tooth loss to bullying

MELBOURNE, Australia: Tooth loss can have a profound impact on social interactions and self-esteem. While poor oral health is known to be associated with ...

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Study demonstrates potential of IOS-based teledentistry for paediatric dental assessments

GIESSEN, Germany: To expand access to paediatric care beyond the traditional clinical setting, the application of asynchronous teledentistry is gaining ...

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The future of dentistry: Younger female dentists are reshaping the profession

CHICAGO, US: Dentistry is undergoing a generational and gender shift. As highlighted in The U.S. Dentist Workforce, a new report from the American Dental ...

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Virtual reality in restorative dentistry: Global study maps research growth and gaps

DOHA, Qatar: Virtual reality (VR) is rapidly gaining ground in dental training, particularly for restorative dentistry. A new bibliometric study from a team...

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FDA finalises guidance on animal studies for dental bone grafting devices

SILVER SPRING, Md., US: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalised guidance on animal studies for dental bone grafting material devices, aiming...

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The urgent ethical challenges of AI-driven caries detection

KARACHI, Pakistan: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming dentistry, offering powerful tools to detect caries with speed and precision once ...

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Align and Angelalign enter legal dispute

SAN JOSE, Calif., US/SHANGHAI, China: Align Technology has filed patent infringement lawsuits against its leading Chinese competitor, Angelalign Technology....

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Impact of time to take centre stage at the EAO congress in Monaco

MONACO: The European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) will return to Monaco for its 32nd annual scientific meeting, being held from 18 to 20 ...

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Artificial intelligence in prosthodontics: From concept to clinical reality

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from theory into daily prosthodontic practice, reshaping diagnosis, treatment planning and design workflows. My ...

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LightSpun raises US$13 million as dental AI continues to expand

BOSTON, US: Dental artificial intelligence (AI) startup LightSpun has secured US$13 million (€11 million*) in new funding, positioning the company at ...

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FDI World Dental Congress 2026: Reuniting the global dental community in historic Prague

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: From 4 to 7 September 2026, dental professionals from across the globe will gather in the heart of Europe for an event that ...

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Celebrating six years of strategic collaboration: DTI and ICD strengthen their global impact

LEIPZIG, Germany: For the past six years, Dental Tribune International (DTI) and the International College of Dentists (ICD) have been engaged in a ...

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“The Oral Health Observatory has been a goldmine of insights for China”

As oral health takes on growing importance within broader public health strategies, data-driven insights are becoming essential for shaping effective policy...

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Final chapter of World Oral Health Day to be launched at FDIWDC25

SHANGHAI, China: The launch of the campaign for World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2026 will take place during the 2025 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC25), ...

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UK dentists back energy drink ban for under-16s

LONDON, England: The UK government has launched a 12-week consultation proposing a ban on sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s. This ...

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General Dental Council publishes assessment on use of AI in dentistry

LONDON, England: The UK’s General Dental Council has emphasised its commitment to understanding and monitoring the evolving impact of artificial ...

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European dental roadshow stops in Leipzig

LEIPZIG, Germany: The Planmeca European Roadshow made a stop in Leipzig on 27 August, bringing a range of dental solutions directly to dental teams based ...

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Microplastics in dentistry: An invisible threat to patients and practitioners

WASHINGTON, US: Covering everything, including composite fillings and disposable suction tips, plastics are woven into all aspects of modern dental care. ...

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Cannabis use disorder linked to more than triple the risk of oral cancer

SAN DIEGO, US: As cannabis use becomes more common, its health risks remain under investigation—particularly its impact on cancer. Some users develop ...

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