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Artificial intelligence may automate design of biomimetic single-tooth protheses

HONG KONG: Even with the support of modern CAD/CAM technology, creating a dental prosthesis is still rather time-consuming, resulting in more chair time and...

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Mental health of dentists and dental hygienists fluctuated during COVID-19, study reports

CHICAGO, US: In the first-known US study of its kind, researchers have recently evaluated the mental health of front-line dentists and dental hygienists ...

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NHS dental pay rise outstripped by soaring inflation

LONDON, UK: In many parts of the world, growing inflationary pressures are causing the cost of living to increase sharply. To help remedy this stress, the ...

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Dental services in the US hit with inflated prices

CHICAGO, US: The US Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking the consumer price index back in 1995. Now, over two decades later, the government agency has...

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Researchers using 3D-printing technology to create biofilms

BOZEMAN, Mont., US: Montana State University (MSU) researchers have developed a 3D-printing device that is able to replicate microbial mosaics and thereby ...

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Dental tourism among UK patients is on the rise, BDA reports

LONDON, UK: According to a recent survey carried out by the British Dental Association (BDA), an increasing number of dental patients in the UK are seeking ...

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Part 6: Sustainable dentistry in 500 words or more

SINGAPORE: A year ago, we started this article series with FDI World Dental Federation, announcing its new initiative to “lead the charge on ...

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The real cost of an analogue impression

Digital dentistry is a major cost, and a sound investment is dependent on realistic return on investment (ROI) planning. What sort of offset costs can be ...

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American Dental Association backs Medicaid bill that would extend dental care to millions

CHICAGO, US: The American Dental Association (ADA) has urged US lawmakers to extend dental coverage to millions of low-income adults through an expansion of...

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Indian Orthodontic Society campaigns against at-home aligner treatment

CHENNAI, India: The Indian Orthodontic Society (IOS) has submitted a complaint about direct-to-consumer (D2C) clear aligner therapy to the country’s ...

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3Shape files new patent infringement complaint against Medit

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: 3Shape recently confirmed that it has filed a patent infringement complaint against Medit, a South Korean company that specialises in ...

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IDS 2023 to place strong focus on periodontics

COLOGNE, Germany: The 40th International Dental Show (IDS) is fast approaching. From 14 to 18 March 2023, the event will welcome more than 850 companies ...

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Bad news: Number of paediatric tooth extractions more than halved in England

RUGBY, UK: Far fewer extractions have been performed on paediatric patients in the UK during the pandemic, but according to the Oral Health Foundation, this...

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Report: Investors favouring private UK dental practices as faith in NHS reform declines

LONDON, UK: Though the National Health Service (NHS) is considered an exemplar of what a public health model can achieve, its dental arm has increasingly ...

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Maine dental college increases enrollment to meet growing demand for oral healthcare

PORTLAND, Maine, US: Greater access to oral healthcare requires more qualified dentists. That is the message from the University of New England College of ...

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PhD student develops program that better prepares surgeons for mandibular reconstruction

SYDNEY, Australia: Utilising CAD tools, CT scans and a specially developed computer algorithm, Ben Ferguson, a PhD student at the University of Sydney’s ...

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Researchers develop shape-shifting microrobots that can brush, floss and rinse teeth

PHILADELPHIA, Penn., US: A good oral hygiene routine requires manual dexterity and can be difficult for elderly people and people with disabilities. ...

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Marked increase in dental erosion reported in Denmark

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: A survey conducted by the Danish Dental Association has revealed that dental erosion is increasing among the population. The ...

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New Zealand’s dental system causing a childhood oral health crisis, experts say

OTAGO, New Zealand: Dental care in New Zealand is among the most expensive in the world, leading many residents to delay dental check-ups or avoid them ...

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Return to normal: NHS England sets 100% activity targets for dentists

LONDON, UK: In an effort to return to business as usual, NHS England has recently announced that it has raised the activity targets of all National Health ...

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E-cigarette use among youth in the US: Recent developments

LEIPZIG, Germany: The history of smoking stretches back to 5,000 bc, whereas cigarettes were first introduced in the US in the early nineteenth century. ...

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Align Technology announces collaboration with EAS

OPORTO, Portugal: Align Technology has announced a new collaboration with the European Aligner Society (EAS) at the society’s summer meeting that is ...

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War in Ukraine causing chaos for international dental students

ABUJA, Nigeria: The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) said in June that it would not recognise medical and dental degrees obtained from Ukrainian...

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Latest Impress flagship clinic for invisible orthodontic services to be in Leeds

LEEDS, UK: Europe’s largest invisible orthodontics chain has announced a massive 3,300 ft² clinic, the first true flagship for Leeds and the fourth ...

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Thailand wants to become dental tourism hub

BANGKOK, Thailand: The Kingdom of Thailand wants to stimulate its economy by becoming an international hub for medical and dental treatment. A pilot ...

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Review suggests using nanoparticles may be a better way to whiten teeth

SEOUL, South Korea: A review by researchers from Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea has suggested that certain types of nanoparticles could be the next ...

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Study finds people with external locus of control at elevated risk of severe periodontal disease

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: A study conducted by researchers in France has suggested that people who believe that external factors—such as luck or ...

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GDC reveals continuing impact of COVID-19 on UK dentistry

LONDON, UK: As the statutory regulator for all dental professionals across the UK, the General Dental Council’s (GDC’s) main aim is to maximise patient ...

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Unilever sponsors scientific session on non-surgical approaches to treatment of periodontal disease

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: The tenth edition of EuroPerio, the leading congress in periodontics and implant dentistry, attracted thousands of visitors to Bella ...

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Artificial intelligence shows promise for detecting periodontal status in bitewing radiographs

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Researchers in Turkey have examined the extent to which deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are able to identify ...

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