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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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Hyaluronic acid fillers: Can fuller lips be too full?

MARINGÁ, Brazil: Lips come in many shapes and sizes, but fuller lips are often seen as a physical representation of youth and beauty. To that end, ...

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EFP publishes report on needed collaboration between dental professionals and general practitioners

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Close collaboration between general practitioners, periodontists and other oral health professionals is necessary for effective ...

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Haptic technology: Supporting dental students with realistic clinical experience

HIGH POINT, N.C., US: Haptic technology was first developed and introduced in the 1970s. Today, the cutting-edge technology is growing rapidly and is ...

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Clear aligners: Study examines anchorage loss during maxillary molar distalisation

ROME, Italy: Seeking to address a gap in the literature, researchers have analysed premolar and canine anchorage loss occurring during maxillary molar ...

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Artificial intelligence in dentistry: Streamlining orthodontic care

FARMINGTON, Conn., US: Many factors may influence therapeutic decisions in orthodontics. For example, orthodontists may sometimes inaccurately interpret ...

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Researchers develop novel cytokine indices that reflect severity of periodontal inflammation

NEW YORK, US: Seeking to better characterise the inflammatory consequences of periodontal inflammation, researchers have recently developed two scores to ...

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Evolving your business systems into 2023 and beyond—Part 2: Marketing

In this article series, I address each of the five basic systems that dentists and dental technicians need to have in place and give advice on how they can ...

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Novel adhesive patch helps treat oral lichen planus and recurrent aphthous stomatitis

BOSTON, US: Oral lichen planus and recurrent aphthous stomatitis are common chronic inflammatory conditions that can affect patients’ quality of life. ...

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Osstem Implant’s subsidiary in Turkey provides aid to earthquake victims

ISTANBUL, Turkey: Osstem Implant’s subsidiary in Turkey has announced that, in collaboration with the Turkish Dental Association, it has provided ...

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GC introduces new digital solutions at IDS

COLOGNE, Germany: Continually striving for digitalisation in dental settings, GC announced the launch of two new solutions during the recent 40th ...

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New dentine-like material may replace extracted teeth for dental research

HONG KONG: For a long time, extracted teeth have been an essential resource for dental research, and until now, adequate replacements have not been found. ...

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Gingival stiffness affects susceptibility to inflammation, according to new study

SENDAI, Japan: Researchers have discovered that soft gingiva hinders the development of gingiva fibroblasts. A study conducted at the Tohoku University in ...

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