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Thousands of New Zealand children overdue for dental surgery

AUCKLAND, New Zealand: The number of children in New Zealand needing dental surgery is growing for a number of reasons, among them poor prevention, ...

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New research examines ameloblasts, holds promise for regenerative dentistry

SEATTLE, US: Murine models have been instrumental in studying tooth development; however, significant differences in tooth shape, number of cusps, and the ...

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CBCT data could help create patient-specific scaffolds for periodontal tissue regeneration

ATHENS, Greece: Leveraging advancements in 3D printing, researchers in Greece have outlined a methodology for designing patient-specific 3D scaffolds for ...

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Mandibular bone structure indicates future loss of stature, study says

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Older age is a major predictor of various health issues, including cognitive and cardiovascular disease, hearing loss and progressive ...

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Japanese researchers explore whether workplace dental check-ups reduce absenteeism for dental care

TOKYO, Japan: Oral disease contributes significantly to absenteeism globally, constituting between 9.06% and 26.7% of total illness-related absenteeism. The...

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Tracking periodontal disease with electronic dental records may enhance diagnosis and treatment

INDIANAPOLIS, US: Despite advances in periodontal disease research and treatments, it remains a growing health issue in the US. To address this topic, ...

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Malaysia’s first oral health Braille book enters record book

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia: Addressing the oral health needs of the blind community, Malaysia published its first dental Braille book, Colour Your World With ...

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Indian dental revamp to make graduate test mandatory

NEW DELHI, India: New regulations for the dental profession in India will mean that all BDS graduates will have to pass a dental National Exit Test ...

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Researchers developing novel AI platform for dental disease identification

GUILDFORD, UK: Dental disease identification is often cumbersome and time-consuming. To assist dental professionals in better detecting dental problems, ...

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New method of safe and painless drug delivery is to be commercially available

SINGAPORE: Some ways of administering medication, such as rectal insertions, can be distressing and unpleasant for patients. Researchers at the National ...

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The current global dental material market—an overview

According to the latest findings by iData Research, the global dental material market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.1% over the...

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Well-known age assessment using third molars is not scientifically backed, says study

MALMÖ, Sweden: Determining an individual’s age plays a pivotal role in various medical, legal and anthropological contexts. Traditionally, the ...

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LightForce Orthodontics secures funding for 3D‑printed brackets

BURLINGTON, Mass., US: A Series D funding round has generated US$80 million (€73 million) for LightForce Orthodontics. The young Massachusetts company ...

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COVID-19 pandemic had both positive and negative consequences for orthodontists

RICHMOND, Va., US: No orthodontic clinician in the world was left unaffected by the extreme adaptation to practice and procedure required during the ...

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Exploring novel technologies for improved efficiency

For all dentists, it is a professional duty to provide safe, quality and competent oral healthcare to patients.1 Clinicians strive to do this by learning ...

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Rural Australian dental care programme is a model of efficiency and success

HALLS CREEK, Australia: Ensuring timely and adequate dental care for remote Aboriginal communities in the Kimberley region of Australia remains a formidable...

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Pop dentistry: Does Kate Middleton have the most coveted smile of them all?

LONDON, UK: For clinicians specialising in cosmetic dentistry, many patients may wish to have their smiles modelled on those of others. Cosmetic dentists ...

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Most children with special healthcare needs have caries and poor oral hygiene—study

JODHPUR, India: A study of the oral health of children with special healthcare needs in the Jodhpur district in Rajasthan province has found a high ...

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Intra-oral scanners in the dental office—the countless benefits for both clinicians and patients and the practical aspects of digitalisation

Dentistry is undergoing a radical transformation. The use of intra-oral scanners (IOSs) instead of traditional physical impressions is gaining more and more...

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Cambodian study indicates improving oral health in children with HIV/Aids could help lower viral load

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has increased the life expectancy of children with HIV/Aids, leading to a focus on helping these children...

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3D printing is not the perfect answer to periodontal regeneration, but it is getting close

TIRUCHENGODE, India: The prevalence of periodontitis is estimated to be around 19% in the global adult population, according to the World Health ...

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Massachusetts hopes to enlist dental therapists in fight for oral healthcare equity

BOSTON, US: More than 300,000 Massachusetts residents lack access to oral care, and state legislators hope that licensing more dental therapists could ...

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Skipping evening toothbrushing may heighten cardiovascular disease risk

SUITA, Japan: The World Health Organization reports that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, and there are proven links between ...

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Forensic bitemark analysis lacks scientific research, can lead to wrongful convictions

NEW YORK, US: Bitemark analysis is often used as evidence in court. However, a recent study has demonstrated that its use is not backed by scientific ...

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New overview evaluates dental hygienists’ role in administering local anaesthesia

BOSTON, US: In the first part of an in-depth look into the scope of practice of dental hygienists as administrators of local anaesthesia, ten dental ...

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Growing new teeth: Researchers pursue “every dentist’s dream”

OSAKA, Japan: By 2030, a simple medicine may help patients with anodontia to grow their missing teeth. A pioneering researcher in Japan has been studying ...

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Socio-economics and geography determine oral health disparities, not race and ethnicity

BOSTON, US: Astonishingly, ten million school days are missed owing to dental caries, the most common chronic disease of children in the US, and there are ...

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New clinical practice guideline on caries restorations now available

CHICAGO, US: To improve the clinical decision-making of dentists, the American Dental Association (ADA) has recently released a new clinical practice ...

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EFP publishes guideline on prevention and treatment of peri-implant diseases

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has announced a new guideline aimed at helping oral health professionals around the world...

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US congress urged to fix healthcare workforce

WASHINGTON, US: The American Dental Association (ADA) and 19 other healthcare associations have urged US lawmakers to confront problems facing the domestic...

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