Dental News

Researchers develop dental floss capable of measuring stress

MEDFORD, Mass., US: Stress can present as a wide range of physical, emotional and social symptoms, such as irritability, headache, anxiety and elevated ...

One in four Americans lacks dental insurance, ADA urges wider preventive coverage

CHICAGO, US: Despite growing recognition of the importance of oral health to overall health, access to dental care remains out of reach for millions of ...

Innovative trial design explores treatment pathways for Grade III furcation defects

LONDON, England: Grade III furcation defects represent one of the most challenging scenarios in periodontal care, and robust evidence to guide their ...

Younger generations increasingly vulnerable to online dental misinformation

CHICAGO, US: A new report commissioned by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has confirmed rising concerns about the influence of online ...

Dental imaging: Eight revolutionary trends to shape the coming decade

BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: Dental imaging has become a cornerstone of modern dentistry, enabling greater precision in diagnostics and treatment ...

Jordanian study examines propranolol use among medical and dental students

AMMAN, Jordan: The rite of passage through university education into the professional world is one that for many students is fraught with tension. ...

Growing social media influence fuels interest in cosmeceuticals

PHILADELPHIA, US: The surge in social media use since the COVID-19 pandemic has increased public scrutiny of personal appearance, driving interest in ...

New report examines sexual misconduct within dentistry

LONDON, England: Like other areas of society that have come under scrutiny for various kinds of gender inequality and exploitation, dentistry too is now ...

Harvard dental graduates celebrate amid uncertainty

BOSTON, US: On 28 and 29 May, hundreds of new graduates of Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) and Harvard Medical School (HMS), including many newly ...

New study illuminates patient perspectives on AI diagnostics in dentistry

AARHUS, Denmark: As the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the dental industry continues to accelerate, there appears to be a growing ...

Future-ready dental graduates: Embracing the next wave of digital transformation in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia: Encompassing innovations such as virtual care, remote monitoring, mobile health apps and artificial intelligence (AI), digital health ...

New study examines impact of lip size on facial attractiveness

SYDNEY, Australia: Research shows that facial attractiveness can significantly influence social decisions, including those related to dating, recruitment ...

Children’s dental health imperilled by US fluoride bans

BOSTON, US: Among the countless controversial aspects of Donald Trump’s current tenure as the US president, the commitment by Secretary of Health and ...

3D-printed aligners: Study finds need for material-specific cleaning protocols

Curaden founder Ueli Breitschmid dies at 79

KRIENS, Switzerland: Ueli Breitschmid, founder and long-time CEO of Swiss oral health company Curaden, died during the night of 1 June after a long ...

Sugary baby pouches under increasing critical scrutiny in the UK

LONDON, England: The commercial baby food industry powerfully shapes early childhood nutrition in the UK and globally. Despite its trusted image, its ...

A seismic start to the sixth European Aligner Society congress

RHODES, Greece: The sixth congress of the European Aligner Society (EAS), which took place in late May, began with unexpected movement—not of teeth but of...

Report underscores significant health and financial benefits of sugar-free gum consumption

LONDON, England: While chewing gum may be considered a somewhat undesirable habit, sugar-free varieties have been proved to be highly beneficial for oral ...

Hong Kong’s government dental clinics begin filling teeth

HONG KONG: A rapidly ageing population and widening wealth gap are contributing to an urgent need for affordable access to dental services in Hong Kong. On ...

Poor oral health linked to body pain and migraine in women, study finds

SYDNEY, Australia: The underlying causes of central sensitisation disorders such as migraine and fibromyalgia are poorly understood. The gut–brain axis ...

Oral antiseptics can help to prevent recurrence of periodontitis—report

VIENNA, Austria: On 16 May at EuroPerio11, the Spanish Society of Periodontology and Osseointegration presented a new report on how antiseptic mouthwashes ...

HKU researchers launch world’s first AI-based oral oncology clinic

HONG KONG: Oral cancer remains a significant global health concern, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen prevention efforts and promote early ...

Blood pressure checks begin at Essex NHS dental clinics

CHELMSFORD, England: The public-facing nature of dentistry has led to clinicians becoming increasingly involved in caring for patients’ systemic health, ...

Women disproportionately affected by UK dental crisis, new report shows

LONDON, England: The UK dental crisis is a highly significant public health issue, having escalated in recent years owing to continued reductions in ...

Study compares digital and analogue impression taking for CAD/CAM posts

THESSALONIKI, Greece: As digital workflows become increasingly prevalent in restorative dentistry, the accuracy of intra-oral scanners in capturing complex ...

Digital Dentistry Theatre to feature prominently at BDCDS 2025

BIRMINGHAM, England: The Digital Dentistry Theatre will be a central feature of the British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show (BDCDS), which is taking ...

New natural compound therapy shows promise in managing periodontal disease

PHILADELPHIA, US: Periodontal disease affects nearly 60% of adults over the age of 65 and imposes a considerable burden—medically, psychologically and ...

“Gums rock! Keep smiling!”

VIENNA, Austria: Since 2014, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has dedicated 12 May to the promotion of gingival health. The association’s ...

Study measures carbon footprint of Egyptian dental laboratories

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt: The global push for reaching net-zero emissions has led to a better understanding of the types and volumes of emissions attributable to ...

Smart dentistry: How AI is redefining the digital dental workflow

While CAD/CAM technology has traditionally been at the heart of digital dentistry, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining what is ...