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New protocol for complex treatment with in-house clear aligners just as effective as fixed appliances

DAMASCUS, Syria: The use of clear aligners in mild to moderate cases of malocclusion has been the subject of numerous studies, particularly as more dentists...

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Registration for 2023 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting is now open

CHICAGO, US: The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) has recently announced that registration for its 158th Midwinter Meeting is now open. The premier dental ...

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Experts agree on standards for clinical treatment of peri-implant soft tissue

LUCERNE, Switzerland: Earlier this year, 43 leading experts from three organisations participated in a unique consensus meeting. The aim of the meeting was ...

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Study examines public perceptions regarding sustainable dentistry

SHEFFIELD, UK: Given the relatively high levels of material waste produced during the course of dental procedures, a more sustainable approach to dentistry ...

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Amazon makes another attempt to enter healthcare

SEATTLE, US: Amazon signed an agreement in July to acquire One Medical, a technology-centred primary healthcare provider that combines in-person, digital ...

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Finnish study finds oral health worse in oropharyngeal cancer patients with HPV than oral tongue cancer patients

HELSINKI, Finland: Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes roughly 2% of oral cavity or laryngeal cancers and 31% of oropharyngeal cancers, according to a Lancet ...

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Study links face-to-face dentistry restrictions to increased antibiotic prescription

MANCHESTER, UK: Dental guidelines in the UK, as in many countries, are predicated upon the knowledge that dental infections respond better to treatment ...

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Internet addiction linked with dental caries in Japanese teens

TOKYO, Japan: A study of Japanese high school students has found that those suffering from internet addiction are more likely to have dental caries or ...

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Study on oral care in hospitalised pneumonia patients leads to change in international practice

TORONTO, Canada: Since the use of an antimicrobial oral rinse in intensive care units (ICUs) and its effectiveness in preventing pneumonia have been ...

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Both digital and analogue dental workflows need to be your best friend

Many of the world’s greatest literary achievements were created with a pen or typewriter. And then, along came computers and word processing software such...

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“Like bacteria hitch-hiking on the fungi”—study shows how organisms “walk” across teeth

PHILADELPHIA, US: A research team from the University of Pennsylvania has found that, within hours of growth, groupings of bacteria were able to “leap” ...

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Sustainability: Another great way of giving back

As dental professionals, we have amazing opportunities to give back. Associations, organisations and academia promote and support the idea of giving back, ...

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American Academy of Periodontology holds prestigious Annual Meeting

PHOENIX, US: Every year, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Annual Meeting gathers thousands of members in one place. Since collaboration is ...

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BDA warns new chancellor that further cuts will kill NHS dentistry

LONDON, UK: Amid the political upheaval that has engulfed the UK in recent weeks, the British Dental Association has written an email to new Chancellor ...

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Lagging inflation rate for US dental services squeezing clinic profits and dentist incomes

CHICAGO, US: The annual inflation rate for dental services has dipped well below the rate of overall inflation in the US. This key development reverses a ...

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Vietnamese prime minister praises NHOS after patient’s large facial tumour successfully removed

HANOI, Vietnam: The National Hospital of Odonto-Stomatology (NHOS) in Hanoi is a specialised hospital with leading experts in the field of maxillofacial ...

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Researchers developing rapid test for periodontal disease

BIRMINGHAM, UK: The link between periodontal disease and a range of systemic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and ...

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Harnessing “positive stress” to boost tooth tissue regeneration

HONG KONG: Dentists are all too familiar with the negative effects that stress can have on the oral cavity; however, a recent study by a team of researchers...

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Largest study to date on dental caries experience in Norwegian adult population

OSLO, Norway: Seeking to fill the gap on available epidemiological data on the present oral health situation in Norway, researchers have recently assessed ...

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Building a sustainable dental practice

Sustainable dentistry’s two major outcomes, namely good oral health and reduced environmental impact, could be achieved by focusing on preventive care ...

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Poor periodontal health and tooth loss linked with cognitive decline and dementia

KUOPIO, Finland: Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have added to scientific evidence of a link between periodontal health problems and ...

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New guidance for care of patients with oral potentially malignant disorders

LONDON, UK: General dental practitioners (GDPs) now have clearer recommendations to which they can refer for successfully monitoring and managing oral ...

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Dental Protection uncovers troubling legal outcomes for overseas-trained dentists

LONDON, UK: Over the last decade, internationally qualified dentists (IQDs) have made up an increasingly large proportion of the UK’s dental workforce ...

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New study highlights a bidirectional effect between oral disease and diabetes

HELSINKI, Finland: In a recent study conducted at the University of Helsinki in Finland, researchers investigated whether oral health abnormalities could ...

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Over 5,000 from across Asia Pacific expected to attend IDEM 2022

SINGAPORE: The International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM) has made a comeback this year for its 12th edition—the first physical event after the ...

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Global healthcare systems unprepared for another pandemic, research shows

DOHA, Qatar: A survey commissioned by the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) has found that healthcare systems in both developed and developing ...

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Celebrating launch of DT ASEAN

The first issue of DT ASEAN rolled off the press earlier this year, and two subsequent issues of the new publication have since found a keen and dedicated ...

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Planmeca launches HeySmile clear aligner system

HELSINKI, Finland/MALAGA, Spain: Finnish dental company Planmeca has announced its move into invisible orthodontics with the launch of HeySmile, a ...

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Artificial intelligence and augmented reality in implant planning

Technology is now pervasive in dentistry, and implantology is no exception. Intra-oral and face scanners, CBCT and digital condylographs allow us to acquire...

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Oral-B and Straumann: Raising the bar to limit periodontal and peri-implant disease, from chair to self-care

GENEVA/BASEL, Switzerland: In June 2022, Oral-B and Straumann announced a headline-grabbing alliance with an ambitious vision: to be a force for good in ...

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