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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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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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