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COVID-19 pandemic: Young dentists concerned, doubtful about their future in dentistry

LONDON, UK: Dental Protection says that the vast backlog in patient treatments—a lingering consequence of the pandemic—is negatively affecting the ...

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Candid takes on the aligner market from a new angle

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., US: Clear aligner company Candid has historically pitched its services as being for orthodontists only, using that exclusivity to ...

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Dentists providing cosmetic injectables to require licence

LONDON, UK: A steady rise in the popularity of non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as injections of dermal fillers and botulinum toxin has resulted in UK ...

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Romanian dental community comes together to help Ukrainian refugees

BUCHAREST, Romania: As Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has continued, humanitarian responses too have intensified, spreading to more and more ...

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3D printing: Study examines dentists’ user experiences and spending

BUDAPEST, Hungary: The use of additive manufacturing in dentistry is widespread in dental markets; however, there is a lack of information about the ...

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Polish dentists in solidarity with Ukraine

WARSAW, Poland: In response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, many humanitarian actions have been taken to help the civilian population. Among them ...

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GlaxoSmithKline announces name of independent healthcare company

LONDON, UK: In 2018, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, outlined its intention to separate its consumer ...

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Applied dentistry research declining, study finds

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: A focus on academic excellence has resulted in a science system that incentivises scientists to publish in high-impact journals, ...

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Oral health study of dental students highlights wider demographic issues

TOKYO, Japan: Over the past few decades, Japan has put a tremendous amount of effort into improving the population’s oral health. However, in a recent ...

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4D-printed clear aligners found to show promise

BONN, Germany: A study led by researchers at the University Hospital Bonn has found that 4D-printed orthodontic clear aligners can apply biocompatible ...

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Mussel-inspired compound enhances adhesion of dental filling material

HONG KONG, China: Moisture is one of the greatest challenges for dental fillings, as it reduces adhesive performance. To overcome this obstacle, researchers...

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Oral Reconstruction Foundation inaugurates new board of trustees and new executive director

BASEL, Switzerland: The Oral Reconstruction (OR) Foundation has announced that Prof. Mariano Sanz from Spain, Dr Luca Cordaro from Italy and Prof. Irena ...

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Pandemic exacerbates UK oral health inequalities

LONDON, UK: Researchers at University College London have highlighted the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect of having widened inequalities in oral health in the ...

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Exciting new composite developed by MIT researchers

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., US: In an exciting new development for potential 3D-printing material and conventional casting within dentistry, researchers at ...

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Enlisting dentists to help tackle obesity

LOUGHBOROUGH, UK: Most of the UK population visit their dentist annually, and researchers from Loughborough University think that this primary care health ...

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How busy were US dentists in January?

CHICAGO, US: In mid-January, the average US dental clinic’s appointment schedule was at 77% of capacity. The leading factor which contributed to ...

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Biomedical engineers develop strong synthetic tooth enamel

BEIJING, China: Even with modern science and materials, the ability to fully replicate natural enamel has been elusive. In a recently published study, a ...

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Ethical guidelines missing in field of dentistry and AI, researchers say

PARIS, France: Maintaining high ethical standards within the medical profession is key to providing the best care possible. The doctor–patient ...

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3Shape and Align Technology settle patent infringement and anti-trust disputes

WILMINGTON, Del., US: A long-running dispute between two leading dental technology companies appears to have reached an end. Align Technology and 3Shape ...

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Irregular dental visits and deteriorating periodontal health in Denmark

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: In a recent study, researchers aimed to examine periodontal care behaviours among dental patients in Denmark. Additionally, the ...

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U-turn on mandatory vaccination may be too late to avoid disruption to dental care

LONDON, UK: The government’s historic about-face on mandatory vaccination for National Health Service (NHS) staff may not prevent widespread damage to the...

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AEEDC Dubai 2022: A success despite challenging circumstances

DUBAI, UAE: Despite the continuing challenges of the pandemic, the 26th UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai) has ...

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Gender diversity in dentistry is improving access to care, study finds

NEW YORK, US: The Oral Health Workforce Research Center (OHWRC) is responsible for providing research on the oral health workforce in the US and assisting ...

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Envista starts new year with intra-oral scanner acquisition

BREA, Calif., US: Carestream Dental will sell its intra-oral scanner business to Envista Holdings in a deal that will cost the latter US$600 million ...

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Dentists in Germany no more likely to catch COVID-19 than general population—study

GREIFSWALD, Germany: A study by researchers at University Medicine Greifswald compared the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission among dental teams with that of ...

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Data from UK registry shows slight increase in number of dentists in 2022

LONDON, UK: The General Dental Council (GDC) has recently announced that the number of dentists on the UK register remained stable after the annual renewal ...

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New face shield could reduce dental clinical waste, provide better protection

BRISTOL, UK: As Dental Tribune International has previously reported, thoughtful waste management is an increasingly important issue in dentistry in view of...

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Study links social isolation to having fewer teeth in older adults

NEW YORK, US/SHANGHAI, China: Ample evidence shows that social isolation and loneliness can affect overall health and well-being. In a new study, ...

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AEEDC welcomes international dental community for 26th edition

DUBAI, UAE: The UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC) in Dubai is the largest dental show in the Middle East, North Africa ...

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Italy—Guest of Honour for AEEDC Dubai 2022

DUBAI, UAE: Italy—known as il bel paese, the “beautiful country”—is officially the Guest of Honour for AEEDC Dubai 2022. Over 4,800 international ...

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