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Australian Greens unveil plans for universal dental policy

CANBERRA, Australia: Though Australia’s government-funded universal healthcare system, Medicare, covers the cost of many public health services, dentistry...

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European Federation of Periodontology welcomes new president, launches campaign for Ukraine

VIENNA, Austria: On 26 March, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) was able to hold an in-person meeting for the first time since 2019. The ...

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Dental fees jump in Japan as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine causes palladium price hike

TOKYO, Japan: The government has increased its set national insurance remuneration for palladium dental restorations owing to the soaring price of the ...

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Practice ownership decline has hastened and is now irreversible, says HPI

CHICAGO, US: There has been an acceleration of the trends that are contributing to the gradual disappearance of solo private dental practices in the US and ...

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Colgate partners with Nourished to release 3D-printed vitamin supplements for oral health

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Colgate has partnered with Nourished, a company specialising in 3D-printed dietary supplements, to offer Nutristacks, a made-to-order ...

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Clear aligners market expected to see substantial growth

SAN FRANCISCO, US: Advancements in 3D-scanning technology, thermoforming materials and 3D printing have paved the way for the clear aligner market to be ...

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Dental 3D-printing market to reach almost US$8 billion over the next few years

NORTHBROOK, Ill., US: 3D printer manufacturers have a period of substantial market growth to look forward to in the coming years. A global forecast ...

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FDI World Dental Federation releases consensus statement on sustainable oral healthcare

GENEVA, Switzerland: Oral diseases affect approximately half of the world’s population, and oral healthcare greatly contributes to climate change. Seeking...

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Men with periodontitis and erectile dysfunction more likely to suffer major cardiovascular events, study says

GRANADA, Spain: A study led by researchers from the University of Granada has recently reported that men with periodontitis who are also diagnosed with ...

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US military utilising 3D printing to deliver dental care on and off battlefield

SAN DIEGO, US: 3D printing is a powerful technology that the military has begun to apply across the board. Military physicians are now utilising the ...

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Dentistry to celebrate 100 years of IDS in 2023

COLOGNE, Germany: Next year, the International Dental Show (IDS) will be celebrating two milestones. In addition to holding the 40th edition of the leading ...

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Novel PCR test expected to improve oral cancer detection and treatment

LONDON, UK: Seeking to improve oral cancer detection and treatment, researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed the first polymerase ...

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Indonesia embraces teledentistry to improve dental service coverage

JAKARTA, Indonesia: Teledentistry consultations are expected to increase after the Ministry of Health of Indonesia and the Indonesian Dental Association ...

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Study sheds light on impact of COVID-19 pandemic on dental hygienists

CHICAGO, US: Similarly to other dental professionals, dental hygienists have been put in the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic owing to the belief that...

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Sunstar provides oral care products, aid as Russia–Ukraine war deepens

ÉTOY, Switzerland: Sunstar is utilising the expertise that it gained in the aftermath of natural disasters in order to assist those affected by the ...

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Quintessence to donate proceeds of upcoming webinar series to Ukraine

BERLIN, Germany: Quintessence Publishing Deutschland is inviting dental professionals wishing to contribute to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine to register ...

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Treating dental fear at early age is more effective, research shows

OULU, Finland: Dental fear is one of the most common fears in developed countries. Globally, the overall prevalence in children and adolescents is estimated...

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Endocarditis risk is not heightened with reduced antibiotic administration

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Ten years ago, Sweden did away with the recommendation of administering antibiotics prophylactically for patients deemed at risk of ...

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Impress launches recycling initiative to keep clear aligners out of landfills

BARCELONA, Spain: The popularity of clear aligners in orthodontics has unfortunately resulted in an increased amount of refuge, and the environmental impact...

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War in Ukraine: Dentists will not sit idly by

On 27 February, three days after Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, Dr Miguel Stanley set off from Lisbon in Portugal to Cracow in Poland with...

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World Oral Health Day 2022: Driving innovation to improve dental health

GENEVA, Switzerland: In the run-up to World Oral Health Day (WOHD), which took place on Sunday, 20 March, FDI World Dental Federation presented a webinar ...

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FDI cancels this year’s World Dental Congress

MUMBAI, India: Today, FDI World Dental Federation announced that its 2022 World Dental Congress scheduled for 29 September to 2 October in Mumbai will not ...

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The best in implant dentistry and periodontics will be speaking at EuroPerio10 in June

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is inviting the global dental community to the EuroPerio10 congress in Copenhagen in ...

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European Association of Dental Implantologists stands with Ukrainian members

COLOGNE, Germany: As of 15 March, approximately three million people have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion started in February, according to the ...

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Remote orthodontics: BOS releases new guidance on teledentistry

LONDON, UK: The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has recently released guidance on teledentistry and remote interactions in orthodontic care. By offering ...

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Part 5: Sustainable dentistry in 500 words or more

SINGAPORE: As described in the previous article, sustainable dentistry’s two major outcomes, namely good oral health and reduced environmental impact, ...

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British government loses key vote on dental age checks for undocumented immigrants

LONDON, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) is celebrating the victory in the House of Lords of the passing of a key amendment challenging a government...

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FDA approval marks major step for Second Opinion AI software

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., US: Second Opinion, an artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic tool that assists in dental radiography, has been cleared by the US ...

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New research outlines vaping’s unique connection to periodontal disease

NEW YORK, US: Smoking tobacco has long been known to be detrimental to oral health, but the risks of newer simulations of smoking such as vaping are less ...

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Simple and inexpensive—xylitol chewing gum reduced preterm births in research

HOUSTON, US/LILONGWE, Malawi: Studies have shown a link between maternal periodontal disease and preterm birth—delivery before the 37th week of pregnancy....

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