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Congrès de l’ADF 2023: An interplanetary meeting

PARIS, France: The congrès de l’ADF, the annual dental meeting of the French Dental Association (ADF), is a unique European event, combining a scientific...

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99th Greater New York Dental Meeting gets underway

NEW YORK, US: Today, the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) opened its doors to the global dental community at the Javits Center in Manhattan. Until ...

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Perceived social status associated with utilisation of preventive dental services

IOWA CITY, Iowa, US: For any oral health programme or insurance plan, under-utilisation of preventive dental services ultimately results in an increased ...

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Are haptic dental trainers better than phantom heads for dental curricula?

LONDON, UK: For dentists in training, options for honing their skills have been historically limited to phantom heads or patients at university dental ...

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Make the most of digitally driven patient conversations

HUDDERSFIELD, UK: Intra-oral scanners are completely redefining patient communication and practice growth. Align Technology is a leading brand in the ...

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Sugar tax may have reduced UK paediatric tooth extractions—study

CAMBRIDGE, UK: Dental caries is the primary cause of elective hospital admissions among UK children aged 5–9 years, and the disease accounts for nearly ...

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Dental students say artificial intelligence should be included in curricula

LUCKNOW, India: Artificial intelligence (AI), a rapidly evolving technology, is increasingly relevant in various medical fields, including dentistry, for ...

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Introducing SmileShade: Revolutionising dental shade identification and communication

LONDON, Ontario, Canada: Research Driven, a Canadian company specialising in the development of medical and dental devices and technologies, has recently ...

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Study indicates pregnant victims of intimate partner violence have poorer oral health

SAN FRANCISCO, US: Physical intimate partner violence (IPV) can be especially detrimental during pregnancy and is a significant public health issue, having ...

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Researchers develop special toothpaste for peanut allergy treatment

ANAHEIM, Calif., US: Oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy entails giving people small amounts of peanuts over time to desensitise them to the legume, thus...

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Are copycat brands putting pressure on the dental implant industry in Latin America?

BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: The use of dental implants is rapidly expanding worldwide, including in Latin America. The growth is attributable to high...

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COVID-19 softened decline in US dental opioid prescriptions

ANN ABOR, Mich., US: Dental opioid prescriptions are associated with an increased risk of opioid overuse, addiction and overdose, and at least 39 US states...

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New study suggests electric toothbrush valuable for paediatric dental care

JERUSALEM, Israel: Electric toothbrushes, particularly those with oscillating-rotating (O-R) movements, have shown superior plaque removal efficacy compared...

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Study shows worsened dental caries after bariatric surgery

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Obesity is a medical concern that may lead to numerous health problems, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A recent study ...

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Will a scan aid actually help with intra-oral implant scans?

FREIBURG, Germany: The use of intra-oral scanners for full-arch digitisation of edentulous arches with multiple implants has not been recommended, owing to ...

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Improving oral health in India using mobile dental vans

WARDHA, India: Health authorities in India face several obstacles in the efficient delivery of dental care, including a dentist-to-population ratio that is ...

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Registration for 2024 Midwinter Meeting is now open

CHICAGO, US: The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) has recently announced that registration for the 2024 Midwinter Meeting is now open. The premier dental ...

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ROOTS SUMMIT calls for submissions and launches roots magazine contest

ATHENS, Greece: The ROOTS SUMMIT team is excited to invite dental professionals to submit their presentations for inclusion in the dynamic scientific ...

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Ensuring predictable results in clear aligner therapy

NEW YORK, US: For many consumers, clear aligner therapy is dentistry the way it should be—aesthetic, convenient and a good fit for busy daily work or ...

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Odontogenic keratocysts going undiagnosed for too long, study finds

TURKU, Finland: Purportedly arising from remnants of the dental lamina, odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) make up roughly 5%–15% of all odontogenic cysts and...

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Dentsply Sirona presents digital strategy at DS World Italy

RICCIONE, Italy: Dentsply Sirona (DS) World Italy took place in Riccione from 29 to 30 September at the Palacongressi as part of an international series of...

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Good oral health associated with improved survival among head and neck cancer patients

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., US: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a global health concern, ranking as the sixth most common malignancy worldwide. Poor...

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Researchers provide clinicians with better overview for choosing sports mouth guards

São José Dos Campos, Brazil: Orofacial trauma is common in sport, making protective mouth guards essential, and indeed mouth guards have been sold for ...

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Want to build a thriving orthodontic practice? Focus on the patient experience

SAN JOSE, Calif., U.S.: In today’s hyper-connected world, customer experience has the power to make or break a business. According to a study referenced ...

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Combined treatment potentiates anti-biofilm and anti-cariogenic efficacy

PHILADELPHIA, US: According to research, dental caries is the most prevalent and costly biofilm-induced oral disease. Fluoride as the primary ...

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A study looking at implant patients with COVID-19 reveals risk factors of early implant failure

KAYSERI, Turkey: COVID-19 has infected over 670  million people. The disease can impact bone metabolism, stimulating bone resorption, reducing serum ...

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Metformin could help prevent oral and systemic disease in periodontal patients

LONDON, UK: Factors such as glucose metabolism, nutrition, oxidative stress and ageing drive periodontal progression. However, current periodontal ...

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Study finds need for further research on antibiotic therapy in dental implantology

PORTOVIEJO, Ecuador: The application of the concept of osseointegration revolutionised the treatment of edentulous patients. However, as applications ...

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Common oral pathogen found to increase damage from heart attack

TOKYO, Japan: Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University have added to the literature linking periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease by ...

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Increasing awareness of menopause in dentistry

LONDON, UK: The hormonal changes that women experience in the menopause may cause cognitive, physical and psychological symptoms, and these are well ...

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