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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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China caps cost of dental implant treatment

BEIJING, China: The National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) has taken steps to lower the cost of dental implant treatment at public hospitals in ...

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Doctors should confirm penicillin allergy claims to prevent antibiotic overuse in dentistry

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Antibiotic resistance as a result of overprescription is a topic of great concern for researchers and activists across all specialties ...

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CEREC dental community mourns loss of Dr Klaus Wiedhahn

LAS VEGAS, US: The news of the death of Dr Klaus Wiedhahn, a distinguished CEREC expert and pioneer, was shared with attendees at Dentsply Sirona World ...

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Dentists across Scotland are testing AI program that can identify dental caries

GLASGOW, UK: A pioneering study is being carried out across both National Health Service (NHS) and non-NHS dental practices in Scotland in which software ...

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New Zealand researchers conduct successful trial of needle-free dental anaesthesia

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: Dental anxiety continues to be a significant impediment to patients receiving dental care, and minimally invasive approaches have ...

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Study finds clinic leadership has direct impact on level of preventive care

MALMÖ, Sweden: Even though Sweden has built a more robust healthcare system than exists in many countries, adults in the country still have a high ...

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NHS releases worrying dental statistics for England

LONDON, UK: Late in August, the National Health Service (NHS) released the annual dental statistics for England. The report provides information on NHS ...

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Researchers develop customised 3D-printed toothbrush handle for patients with limited dexterity

SANGAREDDY, India: A team of researchers from universities in India has developed a method of fabricating a customised, interchangeable handle for tooth ...

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Exhibitors stack up for IDS’s centennial event in 2023

COLOGNE, Germany: The International Dental Show (IDS) will take place from 14 to 18 March next year, and more than 1,000 exhibitors have already registered...

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Orthobrain launches clear aligner system designed by orthodontists

CLEVELAND, US: Dentists have a wide range of choices when it comes to selecting a clear aligner system for their clinic, and the options are increasingly ...

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Osstell announces new CEO will take up position in September

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Osstell, a W&H company that is known for the development of its unique ISQ diagnostic technology, recently announced that Malin ...

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British government may still choose dental radiographs to estimate asylum seeker age despite BDA opposition

LONDON, UK: After much debate about the safest and most scientific way of proving the age of individuals seeking asylum in the UK, it seems that a report ...

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