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AI may assist in dental implant surgery, localising mandibular canals

ESPOO/HELSINKI/TAMPERE, Finland: Studies have shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can recognise structural patterns in medical imaging data. However, in...

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Intravenous sedation for patients with disabilities may help treatment results last longer

TAIPEI, Taiwan: It can be challenging to treat patients with disabilities because of communication difficulty and poor behavioural control, for example, and...

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New study investigates 3D-printing use in dental practice

CHICAGO, US: A recent survey conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) investigated the prevalence, applications and user experience of 3D ...

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Calls to streamline Australian immigration policies for healthcare workers

SYDNEY, Australia: A shortage of healthcare professionals across Australia has prompted a review of the bureaucracy related to recruiting and settling ...

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Is digital dentistry the solution to the sustainability dilemma?

I think we can agree that dentistry is not the most environmentally friendly profession. Just take into consideration the number of single-use materials ...

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DTI becomes partner of Vietnam dental association

HANOI, Vietnam: In order to strengthen its ties to regional dental organisations, Dental Tribune International (DTI) recently entered into an agreement with...

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Researchers use generative artificial intelligence to design realistic dental crowns

HONG KONG: CAD/CAM technology has greatly improved the productivity of dental prostheses but still has its drawbacks when it comes to the design of crowns....

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Students of dental sciences in Australia lack education about deaf patients

NEDLANDS, Australia: According to the World Health Organization, nearly 20% of the world’s population is affected by some form of hearing loss. As one in ...

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New comprehensive review of 3D printing in oral and maxillofacial surgery

BOSTON, US/KARAJ, Iran: The introduction of 3D printing in medicine has improved outcomes across surgical applications by decreasing costs, reducing ...

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Cheers to new beginnings: Celebrating oral tissue regeneration

BARCELONA, Spain: The International Osteology Symposium 2023 was held in Barcelona from 27 to 29 April, and the event was a resounding success, drawing ...

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Researchers to develop novel antibiotic delivery system to treat aggressive periodontitis

BETHLEHEM, Pa., US: Aggressive forms of periodontitis associated with Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans are often difficult to treat with traditional ...

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Dentsply Sirona, FDI and Smile Train deliver first-ever global protocols for digital cleft treatment

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona, the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, in partnership with Smile Train,...

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Fraunhofer using smart materials to make clear aligner therapy cheaper, more sustainable

POTSDAM, Germany: Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (IAP) and the University Hospital of Düsseldorf have developed a new...

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Health bodies urge countries to adopt universal oral health coverage

BANGKOK, Thailand: FDI World Dental Federation and the NCD Alliance have urged governments to integrate oral healthcare into health coverage packages. The ...

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Dental deserts on the rise in England

LONDON, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) continues to press for urgent and fundamental reform of the NHS dental contract backed by sustainable ...

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Research examines link between tooth wear management and quality of life

LONDON, UK/NIJMEGEN, Netherlands: Patients with more severe forms of tooth wear may require restorative rehabilitation. However, determining when to ...

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Novel coating material expected to accelerate bone regeneration for dental implant procedures

POHANG/SEOUL, South Korea: Guided bone regeneration is widely used for dental implant surgeries. However, in patients with insufficient bone quantity and ...

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New report reveals impact of COVID-19 on healthcare professionals

GENEVA, Switzerland: The COVID-19 pandemic caused fatigue, frustration and emotional exhaustion among healthcare workers. This is evident in a new report ...

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Finnish study shows patients could benefit from more support in using dental vouchers

HELSINKI, Finland: Dental care accessibility is an issue facing many countries with some such as Finland addressing the unserved population by creating a ...

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Lithuanian researchers develop dental equipment that destroys viruses

KAUNAS, Lithuania: The work of dental professionals was significantly affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. For this reason, researchers from Lithuania have ...

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Net-zero emissions in dentistry—achievable goal or greenwashing?

LEIPZIG, Germany: “Net zero” has become one of the buzzwords of the climate crisis, and experts consider the emissions reduction strategy to be the ...

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Rheumatoid arthritis patients rate how oral health affects quality of life

MADRID, Spain/MEDELLÍN, Colombia: Researchers have evaluated the relationship between oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and rheumatoid arthritis...

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Creator of Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance is now under federal investigation

SILVER SPRING, US: The Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance (AGGA) was already undergoing a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into its ...

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Study uses LED imaging to visualise aerosols generated during dental treatment

SENDAI, Japan: Since various infectious diseases travel through airborne aerosol particles and droplets, researchers have recently sought to understand how...

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Study shows both endoprosthesis surgeons and patients need more oral health training

LEIPZIG, Germany: As any postoperative infection can potentially be linked to the oral cavity, researchers have evaluated the oral health, oral health ...

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Septodont and Immersify Education partner to enhance dental studies

SAINT-MAUR DES FOSSÉS, France: Septodont, a leader in dental pain management, has entered into a new partnership with Immersify Education. Aiming to ...

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Academic review of CAD/CAM applications within dentistry

SAWANGI, India: One thing is certain: technology is always changing. Whether a dental clinician is experienced in CAD/CAM or is a novice in digital ...

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Artificial intelligence: A gift to dentists

The May 2019 edition of The Atlantic magazine contained an article titled “The truth about dentistry”. In it, the author visualised dentists—not a ...

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AOFan to host first international meeting in Rome on 7 and 8 July

ROME, Italy: AOFan continuing education was born in Italy in 2019, thanks to the experience of Drs Paolo Gallo, Alessandro Greco and Federico Migliori in ...

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Study finds intra-oral scanner viable alternative to visual clinical evaluation in detecting caries

ATHENS, Greece/COPENHAGEN, Denmark: There has been very little research done to compare the efficacy of intra-oral scanners with that of visual examinations...

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