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Researchers study link between dental agenesis and atopic dermatitis

SINGAPORE: The skin and teeth share ectodermal tissue origins, and a number of studies have demonstrated an association between atopic dermatitis and ...

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Evolving your business systems into 2023 and beyond—Part 3: Patient experience

In previous articles of this series, I have referenced the seminal work The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber. I looked at financial systems in Part 1 and...

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Study explores use of intra-oral cameras in Thai prisons

BANGKOK, Thailand: The use of telehealth services increased rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting wider acceptance of digital consultations and ...

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Dietary restrictions could reduce periodontal disease

LONDON, UK: Since it has been evidenced that periodontitis results in local and systemic inflammation, researchers have recently examined the effects of ...

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Agreement frees thousands of clear aligner patients from non‑disclosure agreements

WASHINGTON, US: Patients who are unhappy with their orthodontic treatment must be allowed to speak out about it and file complaints if necessary. This was ...

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Researchers publish guide to support dentists in treating patients with epilepsy

MECCA, Saudi Arabia: Affecting over 70 million people globally, epilepsy is a disorder that may give dental professionals pause, as the treatment of ...

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How journaling can enhance general well-being and support dental professionals in their daily work

Throughout the year our continuing professional development requires us to reflect on the changes we want to bring about in our professional lives, and this...

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TePe publishes its sustainability report for 2022

MALMÖ, Sweden: TePe, the leading Swedish oral healthcare brand, has released its sustainability report for 2022. The report showcases TePe’s initiatives ...

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Study uses artificial intelligence for gingivitis detection

HONK KONG: The applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry have been widely explored in recent years. However, a recent study is one of the ...

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Could placing attachment over authenticity be the reason behind dental burn-out?

Human beings have a need to emotionally bond with others and to be their authentic selves. In psychology, these are considered basic survival needs. ...

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Ban on dental amalgam in the Philippines must be enforced, watchdog says

MANILA, Philippines: The safety of the use of amalgam in the mouth is one of the most controversial topics in modern dentistry, and the widely ratified ...

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Biotech Dental opens Industry 4.0 factory for its Smilers

SALON-DE-PROVENCE, France : Monday, 19 June, was a beautiful sunny day in Salon-de-Provence, when orthodontists, collaborators, partners, entrepreneurs and ...

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Ethnicity has a bearing on periodontitis treatment response according to University of Texas study

HOUSTON, US: According to a 2022 study, periodontitis occurs at a significantly higher rate among Hispanics (64%) and non-Hispanic Blacks (59%) than ...

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Study identifies new bacterial species involved in dental caries formation

PHILADELPHIA, US: It was previously believed that Streptococcus mutans was the main microorganism responsible for dental caries. However, in a recent study,...

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Dental undergraduates in Pakistan feel under-prepared in key clinical areas

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Dental colleges have proliferated in Pakistan since the 1990s in order to meet the country’s growing need for oral care; however, a ...

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“We are all called to cooperate”: Expodental Meeting offers generous recovery funds after floods

MILAN, Italy: The organisers of Expodental Meeting, a key event for the Italian dental industry, have announced a generous contribution in conjunction with ...

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EFP releases peer-reviewed guideline on peri-implant disease prevention and treatment

MADRID, Spain: The global dental implant market was worth US$4.6 billion (€4.2 billion) in 2022 and is expected to grow annually by 10% until 2030, ...

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Nanorobots quickly and effectively target fungal infections in the oral cavity

PHILADELPHIA, US: Because of the threat to global health, the World Health Organization has initiated efforts to strengthen the global response to fungal ...

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Sensory-adapted dental clinic reduces stress in autistic children

LOS ANGELES, US: Dental visits can be a source of great stress for patients, especially those who have autism. In a recent study, researchers at the ...

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Young US dentists more likely to practise in groups

CHICAGO, US: New research from the American Dental Association (ADA) shows that the model of dental practice in the country is continuing to change. The ...

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The future of dentistry: What will oral care look like in 2040?

Smart toothbrushes and intra-oral sensors that continually monitor biomarkers in the oral cavity, efficient and free dental services based on preventive and...

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Internal fixation surgery effective in improving patients’ quality of life

HONG KONG: Mandibular prognathism is a common facial deformity in southern China. Besides causing temporomandibular joint pain, the condition affects ...

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Financial interests motivate dental professionals to spread misinformation, says study

BAURÚ, Brazil: The circulation of health misinformation online has been a topic of concern in recent years, social media providing easy access to wide ...

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Hackers steal millions of dental patient records

ATLANTA, US: A breach of data systems belonging to Managed Care of North America (MCNA) Dental has resulted in the theft of a trove of personal information ...

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Study finds cleft lip caused by genes and environment

LONDON, UK: The craniofacial malformations cleft lip or palate affect one in 700 live births and can lead to severe dental problems. A study by researchers ...

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3D-printed mouth guard helps remove dental plaque in older and disabled patients

HONG KONG: Researchers from the University of Hong Kong have developed a personalised 3D-printed mouth guard that they say has plaque removal results ...

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Background music found to enhance dental students’ clinical competence

KUOPIO, Finland: In a recent study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland, researchers have investigated the effect of slow background music on ...

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Head and neck cancer: Additional chemotherapy increases survival rate for older patients

LEIPZIG, Germany: Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and results in approximately 450,000 deaths per year. As a result of ...

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HAART treatment for HIV/Aids patients plays key role in their oral health

CHENGDU, China/SENDAI, Japan: Roughly forty million individuals around the world were living with HIV/Aids in 2021. Highly active antiretroviral therapy ...

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Researchers find link between obesity and oral cancer immune escape

ANN ARBOR, Mich., US: Researchers from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and School of Dentistry have recently reported that obesity is ...

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