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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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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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