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Intra-oral scanning: Current capabilities and ongoing developments

FREIBURG, Germany: Offering guidance for clinicians seeking to integrate intra-oral scanning effectively, a recent review conducted by researchers from the ...

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Saudi Arabia boosts local hiring in private dental sector

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to prioritise local dentists in private clinics. New rules will ensure that more Saudi ...

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Study highlights oral health challenges in children with severe obesity

BORDEAUX, France: Research on children with severe or complex obesity suggests that oral health is often sidelined, despite its close links to overall ...

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Align Technology supports landmark Swiss oral health study

BERN, Switzerland: The first large-scale representative epidemiological study of national oral health is underway in Switzerland, harnessing intra-oral ...

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Cutting dentistry’s nitrous oxide footprint

LONDON, England: The National Health Service (NHS) has committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and is focused on reducing anaesthetic gas use. In UK ...

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Dental anxiety and quality of life among adults in the UAE

RAS AL-KHAIMAH, UAE: Although the association between dental anxiety and oral health-related quality of life is well established internationally, evidence ...

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Intra-oral scanning with fluorescence technology shows promise in paediatric caries detection

MELBOURNE, Australia: Intra-oral scanners are emerging as efficient, scalable tools for detecting dental caries in children, offering a promising ...

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Trends in five key areas of dental anxiety research

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Dental anxiety research has surged over the past three decades, reflecting growing recognition of its impact on oral health and patient ...

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New study shows that arginine modulates dental biofilm virulence

AARHUS, Denmark: Recent research increasingly highlights the importance of ecology-based strategies in caries prevention. A new human clinical study has ...

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Linda AI secures funding to expand AI-driven front-desk support

DUBLIN, Ireland: Linda AI, a health technology startup expanding front-desk capacity in dental practices, has raised €2.6 million in capital in an ...

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COVID-19 vaccines and oral symptoms: How a safety study was twisted by anti-vaccine commentary

BRNO, Czech Republic: Reports of oral symptoms after COVID-19 vaccination have recently re-entered online debate after the publication of a ...

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New digital medical device supports self-management of jaw pain

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England: A new app designed to support patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) has recently been launched as the world’s first...

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SARS-CoV-2 pandemic reshaped oral care inequities in Sweden—study

UMEÅ, Sweden: As post-pandemic research continues to examine how different public health responses shaped oral healthcare access and outcomes, a new study ...

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NYU appoints Abdulsalam al-Madani as first Emirati professor

DUBAI, UAE: New York University (NYU) in the US has appointed Dr Abdulsalam al-Madani as a professor, making him the first Emirati to hold such an academic...

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Swedish study refines identification of high-risk children

UPPSALA, Sweden: Over a decade of national data has shed new light on the developmental trajectories of dental caries in Swedish children and adolescents. ...

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Dental aesthetics tied to well-being and academic success in students

AMMAN, Jordan: Dental and facial aesthetics do more than shape a smile; they can influence how individuals perform socially and academically, according to ...

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Injectable composite hydrogel shows promise for pulp–dentine repair

SHANGHAI, China: Although root canal therapy and vital pulp therapy can be effective in controlling infection and preserving tooth structure, they do not ...

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New care network improves dental access for cancer survivors

LEEDS, England: Improving oral healthcare for patients who have completed treatment for head and neck cancer remains a persistent challenge in the UK. Many ...

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Planmeca founder and CEO Heikki Kyöstilä celebrates 80^th birthday

HELSINKI, Finland: Heikki Kyöstilä, founder and president of Planmeca Group, marked his 80th birthday on Monday. Over more than five decades, Kyöstilä ...

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ADA updates guidance on appropriate use of dental imaging

CHICAGO, US: The American Dental Association (ADA) has issued updated recommendations on dental imaging, reinforcing that radiographs and CBCT scans should ...

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City University Ajman wins AEEDC Student Competition 2025

DUBAI, UAE: The UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC) Student Competition has become a cornerstone of the scientific ...

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Can AI help dental practices cut their carbon footprint?

DUBLIN, Ireland: Sustainability is now widely recognised as a core responsibility in dentistry, although translating this into measurable action remains ...

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Glasgow Caledonian to lead national doctoral programme in oral health

GLASGOW, Scotland: Glasgow Caledonian University has recently secured £2.6 million (€3.0 million*) to lead a new UK-wide doctoral training programme ...

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Scottish pilot models impact of water fluoridation

DUNDEE, Scotland: Water fluoridation may offer a route to improving children’s oral health in Scotland, according to new modelling work. The researchers ...

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Dutch study finds strong support for AI and calls for structured education

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: According to a new cross-sectional study, dental professionals and students in the Netherlands are broadly positive about the role ...

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Oral health formally included in global NCD and mental health declaration

NEW YORK, US: At the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, member states adopted a landmark political declaration on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and...

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War-driven stress takes a toll on dental students’ mental health

AL-NABEK, Syria: Years of conflict have left deep psychological scars on Syria’s future healthcare workforce. New research among health sciences students ...

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Dental voucher plan criticised amid NHS dentistry crisis

LONDON, England: A proposed dental voucher scheme has reignited debate over the future of National Health Service (NHS) dentistry in England. The idea, set ...

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Type 2 diabetes may increase salivary sugars, shifting oral biofilms toward caries

OSAKA, Japan: People living with Type 2 diabetes have been reported to experience a higher incidence of dental caries, but the biological pathways ...

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Canada invests in oral health access projects

NORTH BAY, Ontario, Canada: In 2022, the Canadian government introduced an ambitious new national dental plan; however, the incremental co-payment-based ...

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