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H3D seeks to remedy technician shortage with AI CAD for dental laboratories

MELBOURNE, Australia: H3D, a leading provider of artificial intelligence-assisted CAD (AI CAD) to the hearing aid industry, has announced that it is now ...

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World Health Organization incorporates feedback from FDI into revised action plan

GENEVA, Switzerland: FDI World Dental Federation is happy to report that an updated draft of the Global Oral Health Action Plan (2023–2030) from the World...

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Short-wavelength-infrared imaging shows potential for detection of secondary carious lesions

SAN FRANCISCO, US: Accurate assessment of carious lesion activity, depth and severity is important for clinicians to decide whether intervention is ...

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Study examines effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride and sealants in caries arrest and prevention

NEW YORK, US: In a recent study, researchers investigated the effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride and dental sealants in the arrest and prevention of ...

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AOSC 2023 celebrates first in-person edition after pandemic

SINGAPORE: The Association of Orthodontists (Singapore) Congress (AOSC) has recently celebrated a successful return to its in-person event since the ...

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Study establishes patient motivations for seeking clear aligner therapy across five European countries

BERLIN, Germany: There is increasing demand for CAT for mild to moderate malocclusion in adults. However, there is a lack of information on the motivations ...

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Chinese patients to save 50% on dental implant treatment

CHENGDU, China: Bulk procurement of dental implants in China will halve the cost of implant treatment, according to the country’s National Healthcare ...

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New study looks at factors that influence willingness to attend dental check-ups

OKAYAMA, Japan: According to the Pan American Health Organization, nine out of ten people are at risk for any type of oral disease, which can be mitigated ...

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3D-printed denture teeth suitable for long-term clinical use

DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia: The method of denture fabrication and material used are relevant to longevity, strength and occlusal wear resistance. 3D-printing ...

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Digitisation—key for the next 100 years of dental practice and the dental laboratory

Digital technology has continually changed many working processes in the dental practice and laboratory in the past 20 years, and patients have enjoyed ...

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FDI shares vision for artificial intelligence in dental medicine

GENEVA, Switzerland: Artificial intelligence (AI) is going to take dentistry into the future, according to FDI World Dental Federation. In a white paper ...

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New evidence suggests possible link between brain function and oral health

DALLAS, US: An increased burden of cerebrovascular disease could be connected to a genetic predisposition for poor oral health, according to a new study ...

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Align Technology is an official sponsor of this year’s Super Bowl

TEMPE, Ariz., US: As part of the effort to increase awareness of its Invisalign brand among football fans worldwide, Align Technology has become an official...

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AEEDC Dubai welcomes visitors to its 2023 edition

DUBAI, UAE: Yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of the Dubai Academic Health Corporation and chancellor of the Mohammed Bin ...

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Periodontal treatment ineffective for heavy smokers with severe periodontitis, study finds

AARHUS, Denmark: Smoking can greatly affect periodontitis treatment—these are the findings of a recent study that investigated the influence of different ...

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South Korea announced as AEEDC Dubai 2023 guest of honour

DUBAI, UAE: AEEDC Dubai has officially announced the Republic of Korea as the guest of honour for the 27th edition of the annual UAE International Dental ...

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EU grants more time to certify medical devices

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Europe is struggling with the effects of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, and the bloc could not have picked a worse time ...

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Dental assistants and lab workers added to Canada’s skilled worker immigration programme

OTTAWA, Canada: The occupations dental assistant and dental laboratory assistant have been added to Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) programme, ...

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Scotland’s poorest paying the price for dental crisis, says British Dental Association

EDINBURGH, Scotland: Fresh statistics from Public Health Scotland have revealed widening oral healthcare inequities in Scotland, and the British Dental ...

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Oral healthcare inequalities: Black women in Brazil have higher tooth loss prevalence

CAMPINAS, Brazil: Differences in socio-economic status, sex and race may impact equal access to healthcare. Diving deeper into the topic, researchers have ...

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Unique partnership provides lacking dental care for Australia’s rural Indigenous community

DALBY, Australia: Outplacement programmes focused on prevention and education are an established approach to improving oral healthcare access for ...

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Small but powerful: Microrobots may enhance endodontic treatments

PHILADELPHIA, US: New developments in small-scale robotics and nanotechnology offer previously unimagined opportunities for new diagnostic and therapeutic ...

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Smoking during pregnancy associated with dental anxiety, according to new study

TURKU, Finland: Dental anxiety has implications for dental treatment, since sufferers may delay care, negatively affecting oral health and quality of life. ...

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Novel application of jaw advancement surgery helps treat OSA and improves facial appearance

HONG KONG, CHINA: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) may result in hypopnoea or apnoea during sleep. If left untreated, the condition may cause adverse health ...

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Scientists analyse bacteria on clear aligners

MOSCOW, Russia: One primary benefit of aligners over fixed appliances is that, because they can be removed, biofilm formed on the teeth can be more easily ...

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Study links oral microbiome to depression and anxiety

XI’AN, China: An increasing body of evidence has suggested that changes in the gut microbiota play a significant role in the development of anxiety, ...

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Dentists express limitations in treating patients with disabilities

AJMAN, UAE: A study by researchers in Iraq and the UAE has found that dentists working in these countries feel ill-equipped to provide optimal oral care to ...

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Large-scale study links periodontitis and inflammatory bowel disease

MALMÖ, Sweden: Even though previous research has suggested a link between periodontitis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the relationship and its ...

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ADA reveals new insights into expanding use of intra‑oral appliances

CHICAGO, US: Expanded applications for intra-oral appliances have led to many US dentists providing them to their patients on a regular basis. Fresh ...

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Sustainability in dentistry: Urgent call to action

Our profession deals with issues that rarely improve on their own. In fact, most dental problems will become more challenging unless we intervene with ...

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