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Farewell Zoran: DTI’s partner in Serbia passes away at 61

NOVI SAD, Serbia: A few weeks ago, Zoran Zrnić, an entrepreneur and innovator who was central to the business of Dental Tribune International (DTI) in ...

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The mouth and SARS-CoV-2: Evidence of infected cells suggests key role in infection, transmission

BETHESDA, Md., U.S.: COVID-19 can cause a number of symptoms in the oral cavity, such as lesions, ulcerations and a loss of taste, and yet the role of the ...

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Study shows dentistry must adapt to be prepared for future crises

JERUSALEM, Palestine: A May 2020 survey asked dentists located in the West Bank area about their preparedness to resume offering routine dental care after ...

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Study finds new evidence that periodontal disease is linked to Alzheimer’s disease

NEW YORK, U.S.: Older adults with more harmful than healthy bacteria in their periodontal tissue are more likely to have evidence for amyloid beta— a key ...

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One step closer to fighting periodontitis: New dental gel reduces periodontal symptoms

BIRMINGHAM, Ala./IRVINE, Calif., U.S.: Researchers from different U.S. universities have collaborated to investigate a novel dental gel, produced by ...

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BDA mourns the death of Prince Philip

LONDON, UK: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, passed away on Friday at the age of 99. Over the course of his long life, the prince was a supporter of many ...

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Can we use the word “permanent” when it comes to what we do in dentistry?

As we all know, dentistry is dedicated to understanding the workings of the oral cavity, the maxillomandibular relationship, the repair of tooth decay, the ...

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Have your say in DTI’s global reader survey

LEIPZIG, Germany: Since 2003, Dental Tribune International (DTI) has provided essential information for the dental community through its global print ...

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How COVID-19 has forced us all to relook our practices, lives and goals

Many of us react in quite different ways to changes happening around us. Take a moment to read this short account of what is not so much my change journey, ...

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Interview: “Oral healthcare is a right, and not a luxury”

Though the importance of oral health for systemic health is well established, providing access to affordable preventive dental services continues to be an ...

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PlusDental expands into Sweden

BERLIN, Germany: The orthodontics start-up PlusDental is now offering clear aligner treatment at dental practices in Sweden. According to the company, its ...

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Three hundred million toothpaste tubes go to landfill

YORK, UK: Enough plastic waste to circle the globe twice is the annual result of the current population cleaning their teeth with toothpaste from tubes that...

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Periodontitis increases risk of bacteria in donated blood

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Recent research from the University of Copenhagen and Næstved Hospital in Denmark has demonstrated that periodontitis leads to an ...

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Lenders upbeat on dental funding in 2021—report

LONDON, UK: More than one-third of UK practice owners report that private revenue is higher now than it was before the pandemic, according to an insider ...

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How diseases change standards in dentistry

LEIPZIG, Germany: In the 1980s, HIV—which causes Aids—modified the practice of oral healthcare. Now 40 years later, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on...

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EFP survey reveals effect of COVID-19 on periodontal practice

BRUSSELS, Belgium: More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, its seismic impact on different elements of the dental profession is becoming clearer. In ...

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Research links periodontitis and halitosis

SEOUL, South Korea: As periodontitis and halitosis share a microbiological pathogenesis, researchers from the Seoul National University School of Dentistry ...

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Hormonal changes during menstrual cycle affect oral microbial ecosystem

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: The connection between poor oral health and the heightened risk of systemic diseases has been long established, which is why the practice...

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Interview: “There are obvious advantages to leveraging the skills of a robotic system”

As digital technologies become increasingly enmeshed in the everyday workflow of dental practices, dental education is changing to reflect their growing ...

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East Lancashire dentist investigated for unsafe clinical practice

CLAYTON-LE-MOORS, UK: The Interim Orders Committee (IOC) of the General Dental Council (GDC) has imposed interim conditions on the practice registration of ...

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Living in digital age: Can smartphones be detrimental to oral health?

TEL AVIV, Israel: Since digital technology is so deeply rooted in our society, it would be hard to imagine a world without the internet. Whereas smartphones...

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Vaccine nationalism poses threat to global health

LEIPZIG, Germany: Many understood the news of the first SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in late 2020 to represent a panacea in the global fight against the pandemic. In...

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Study offers new insights into dental caries development and prevention

HONG KONG, China/BERKELEY, Calif., US: A study led by researchers in China has recently examined the impact of the oral microbiota on overall health. The ...

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Glass hybrids versus composite: Efficacy and cost-effectiveness in a multicentre clinical study

Through the Minamata Convention on Mercury in 2013, the countries of the EU committed themselves to completely or largely eliminating mercury-containing ...

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How can the dental team help reduce patient anxiety?

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Though its causes can be unclear and multiform, the effects of dental anxiety in patients are well understood. As it increases, patients...

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Yomi provides educational opportunity for dental students

NEW YORK, U.S.: The New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) is the third U.S. dental school to acquire, install and use devices for ...

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IDS 2021: The countdown is on

LEIPZIG, Germany: Exactly six months from today, the 2021 International Dental Show (IDS) is slated to open. The 39th edition of the world’s leading ...

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Dental disaster: Dentists evaluate consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic

GENEVA, Switzerland: In light of World Oral Health Day (WOHD), which is being celebrated today on 20 March, FDI World Dental Federation has released a ...

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Stars and social media influencers are turning clicks into clear aligner cases

NEW YORK, U.S.: Clear aligner therapy continues to grow in popularity. Before it was introduced, malocclusion in teenagers was typically treated using fixed...

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North American Dental Group and Dentsply Sirona extend and expand partnership

CHARLOTTE, N.C., U.S.: Dentsply Sirona and the Pittsburgh-headquartered dental support organization (DSO) North American Dental Group (NADG) have agreed to ...

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