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Doubled-edged sword: AI must foster, not worsen, sustainability in dental care

LYON, France: Given that dentistry is already struggling to increase equity of care and reduce its adverse impact on the environment, the ethical duality of...

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What does Europe’s new AI act mean for healthcare?

STRASBOURG, France: The passing of the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI act) on 13 March marks a pivotal moment in the regulation of AI technologies, ...

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Dental students are not exempt from risk of sharps injuries

PLYMOUTH, UK: The ramifications of sharps injuries within a clinical treatment setting extend beyond the immediate physical harm, potentially inducing ...

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Conquering dental fear through use of a mobile app

Dental fear is estimated to affect nearly one-third of adults globally, and the condition leads to avoidance of dental visits and has negative implications ...

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ChatGPT 4.0 passes dental licensing examinations

HONG KONG, China: The omnipresence of artificial intelligence (AI) in today’s society has brought with it numerous transformations in work dynamics. ...

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Supporting dental professionals in offering trauma-informed services

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada: Trauma is an emotional response caused by certain past events that have caused great distress in individuals. Since ...

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The integral role of dental practices in recognising and responding to abuse and neglect

DUNDEE, UK: The complexities and under-reporting of abuse cases in society make it crucial for healthcare providers to remain vigilant and proactive in ...

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Impact of China’s volume-based procurement on the Asia Pacific dental implant market

BEIJING, China: The Chinese government introduced a volume-based procurement (VBP) policy in November 2018 in the pharmaceutical industry, and this was ...

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Holistic dentistry: Patients support weight management during routine dental appointments

LOUGHBOROUGH, UK: In response to the global obesity crisis and its proven connection to oral health, researchers from Loughborough University have conducted...

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Informed consent in paediatric dental care is both complicated and inconsistent

CAPE TOWN, South Africa: When it comes to paediatric dental care, the understanding of informed consent varies in different countries. Although the American...

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First-ever study to examine use of anti-ageing drug in periodontal disease

SEATTLE, US: Ageing greatly affects overall health and is the greatest risk factor for cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and periodontal ...

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Tooth wear and bruxism: Dentistry’s hidden struggle

When it comes to tooth wear, there are two primary aetiologies that I as a practising dentist encounter most frequently. The first, erosion, is often linked...

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Provisional registration proposed for overseas-trained dentists in the UK

LONDON, UK: Dentists with overseas qualifications looking to practise in the UK are currently subject to an extensive registration process. As part of a ...

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Dental hygienists from around the globe gather in Seoul for ISDH 2024

SEOUL, South Korea: The 2024 International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH), held under the auspices of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists ...

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ADA announces major changes to radiography safety protocols

CHICAGO, US: An expert panel established by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs has published new recommendations for safety...

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The transformative power of AI in dentistry

When we think of artificial intelligence (AI), our minds often conjure up images of sentient humanoid robots from iconic science fiction films like 2001: A ...

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Amalgam and pregnancy: Mercury vapour limits exceeded in new study

LAKELAND, Fla., US: Although an increasing number of dentists and patients are choosing resin composites as restorative materials, amalgam is still widely ...

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Intra-oral scanners helpful in paediatric dental communication—study

GIESSEN, Germany: Researchers in Germany have studied the efficacy of intra-oral scanners as a communication tool in paediatric dentistry by comparing the ...

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Long-term study finds no peri‑implantitis around two‑piece Patent implants

ZURICH, Switzerland: At a press event in Zurich on 15 February, Dr Roland Glauser, a Zurich-based expert in comprehensive implantology, highlighted ...

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First magazine dedicated to AI in dentistry curated by global AI expert and clinician

LEIPZIG, Germany: Just as fast as AI is changing the dental landscape, so too AI dentistry—international magazine of artificial intelligence in dentistry ...

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EFP reveals stunning global cost of gingivitis, caries, tooth loss

BRUSSELS, Belgium: A white paper commissioned by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has found that 4.9% of global healthcare expenditure goes ...

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Dentistry in England: A national disgrace?

LONDON, UK: The British government has recently published the much-anticipated recovery plan for National Health Service (NHS) dentistry in a policy paper, ...

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The missing link

I am very passionate about surgery, and my days are typically taken up with treating complex cases, including those involving 3D bone and soft-tissue ...

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New paper answers top questions about UK regulations for custom-made dental devices

LONDON, UK: A new article presents a comprehensive overview of the evolving regulatory landscape for custom-made medical devices in the UK, offering ...

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Broader research is needed to connect low vitamin D levels to paediatric caries in Norway

TRONDHEIM, Norway: A study conducted in Norway has provided valuable insights into the complex interplay between serum vitamin D levels and oral health ...

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IDS 2025: Exhibitor registration now open

COLOGNE, Germany: Next year’s International Dental Show (IDS) will take place from 25 to 29 March, opening its doors once again to the global dental ...

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AEEDC Dubai 2024 concludes with €4.8 billion worth of trade deals

DUBAI, UAE: The 28th UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai 2024) concluded today with a record of business deals ...

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Macrolide-based molecules drive bone regeneration

NIIGATA, Japan/PHILADELPHIA, US: Ageing is known to increase people’s susceptibility to chronic inflammatory bone loss disorders, including periodontal ...

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Align Technology announces new iTero Lumina intra-oral scanner

SAN JOSE, Calif., US: Known for its Invisalign system of clear aligners and exocad CAD/CAM software, Align Technology has recently announced the launch of ...

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Dentists lament New Zealand’s failing anti-tobacco focus

WELLINGTON, New Zealand: Public health experts were taken by surprise when New Zealand’s new government announced that it would repeal the country’s ...

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