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Benefits of water fluoridation may have peaked in rich countries

MANCHESTER, UK: Researchers from the University of Manchester have conducted a pioneering study in the UK focusing on the oral health and economic impacts ...

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Can ChatGPT assist in oral surgery?

In many areas of the world, the population growth has outpaced the availability of clinicians, prolonging waiting times and placing greater demands on ...

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Middle Eastern dental market to swell to more than US$1.6 billion

Although the dental industry in the Middle East plunged in value by more than 30% in 2020 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, by 2023 it had rebounded so ...

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New Canadian dental plan to insure nine million people

OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada: Enrolments have begun for the ambitious Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), which aims to provide millions of uninsured and ...

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Mothers with poor oral hygiene can pass on Candida albicans to their infants

NEW YORK, US/KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait: Research has demonstrated the link between Candida albicans and severe early childhood caries. However, although C. ...

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New guide offers refresher on caries treatment and pulp capping

SAN DIMAS, Calif., US: In a fresh overview on a hot topic, researchers with Stevenson Dental Research Institute in California have released a curated guide ...

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3D-printing acquisition may help Align Technology to break the mould

SAN JOSE, Calif., US: Align Technology has completed its acquisition of Cubicure, a polymer specialist and pioneer of direct 3D-printing technology based in...

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Periodontal disease worsens chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CHENGDU, China: Research has shown a connection between severe periodontal disease and the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...

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One third of UK dental professionals report disrespectful behaviour from colleagues

LONDON, UK: A recent survey conducted by Dental Protection—a leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and other healthcare ...

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SmileDirectClub leaves patients in the lurch

HOUSTON, Texas: The self-proclaimed democratiser of orthodontic care, SmileDirectClub (SDC) has abruptly shuttered its global business after less than ten ...

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Artificial intelligence-based tool shows accuracy in segmentation of impacted maxillary canines

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Generating 3D representations of dental and maxillofacial structures is a key step in many digital dental workflows; however, whether ...

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European Parliament bans dental amalgam

STRASBOURG, France: Amalgam is the restorative material of choice for many dentists. It is the gold standard of dental care. However, its popularity has ...

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Nicotine addiction among the youth: Australia introduces strict vaping restrictions

CANBERRA, Australia: Vaping poses significant risks to both general and oral health, a concern that has grown with the rapid increase in e-cigarette use, ...

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Should sign language be a part of dental curricula?

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: A staggering 1.5 billion people are estimated to suffer from some level of hearing loss globally according to the World Health ...

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Certain beverages can inhibit tooth discoloration during chlorhexidine treatment

HALLE, Germany: Antiseptic mouthrinses containing chlorhexidine commonly cause tooth discoloration after eating or drinking during treatment. A study by the...

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Embracing innovation: Highlights from the 2023 Digital Dentistry Conference and Exhibition

LONDON, UK: The 3rd Digital Dentistry Conference and Exhibition, organised by UKDentalCourses (UKDC), an online education platform that offers continuing ...

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Yomi creators raise multimillion-dollar funding for dental robotic system

MIAMI, US: Yomi is a robot-assisted surgical device developed by the healthcare start-up Neocis. It is the only system of its kind that has gained US Food ...

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UCLA researchers develop technology to dramatically reduce peri-implantitis

LOS ANGELES, US: With reported cases as high as 19%, the battle against peri-implantitis has left clinicians and researchers constantly searching for ways ...

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Study emphasises role of dental professionals in screening patients for chronic disease

LIVERPOOL/PLYMOUTH, UK: The connection between oral health and chronic disease has been increasingly supported by substantial evidence, revealing shared ...

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New journal supplement explores the role of mouthwash in oral care

MELBOURNE, Australia: The value of mouthwash as part of routine oral hygiene has often been questioned in the literature. Seeking to provide the most ...

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Viking-era dental trends identified from massive archaeological dig

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: The study of well-preserved teeth and jaws unearthed by archaeologists is vital to understanding the daily life, health, diet and dental...

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Piezoceramic stack actuator speeds up root canal treatment

DRESDEN/ROSTOCK, Germany: A common challenge faced during root canal treatment is the frequent jamming of the rotating file, necessitating regular cleaning....

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Virtual surgical planning and 3D printing bring predictability and patient satisfaction

SEOUL, Korea: The rise of virtual surgical planning (VSP) and 3D printing signify the ongoing digital evolution in orthognathic and oral and maxillofacial ...

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VR and AI prove useful aids in treating patients with mental disabilities

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Every dental clinician in the world will, at some point, treat a patient with a form of mental disability, and according to recent ...

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Dental clinicians could soon click “print” before they head to surgery

CHENGDU, China: Though modern treatments for periodontal disease can offer some solutions for dental tissue restoration, they often fail to reproduce the ...

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New research reveals the role of preventive oral care in the UK

WEYBRIDGE, UK: Haleon, a British multinational consumer healthcare company, and the College of General Dentistry have recently conducted a survey that ...

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Align Technology opens 2024 annual research programme to advance orthodontic care

TEMPE, Ariz., US: Align Technology has announced the opening of its 2024 annual research award programme to support clinical and scientific dental research ...

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Study examines oral health of war-affected Ukrainian refugees in Germany

AACHEN, Germany: Dental care is vital for well-being and overall health but is sometimes neglected because of certain barriers to accessing dental services....

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Researchers detect mechanism behind tooth enamel disorder in patients with coeliac disease

KUOPIO, Finland: It is well established that coeliac disease can adversely affect oral health, yet the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. A ...

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Best for osseointegration: Second-generation vs third-generation autologous blood products

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt: Growth factor-containing products have long been studied as a way to enhance osseointegration. Researchers at Alexandria University have ...

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