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Global shortage of surgical masks hits dental practices worldwide

LEIPZIG, Germany: According to the Australian Dental Association (ADA), it could be a year before a successful vaccine to treat the coronavirus becomes ...

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Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium New York postponed to 2021

NEW YORK, U.S.: The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic, and travel from Europe to the US has been suspended for the ...

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Henry Schein launches COVID-19 Resource Center

MELVILLE, N.Y., USA: Henry Schein Inc. has launched the COVID-19 Resource Center, a web-based hub that provides industry-specific information to help ...

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CDC guidelines for COVID-19 control in dental settings

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: The American Dental Association is urging dental professionals across the U.S. to view the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's ...

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ADA calls upon dentists to postpone elective procedures

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: On March 17, the American Dental Association issued a recommendation to member dentists that dental practices across the U.S. postpone ...

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American Association of Orthodontists cancels its 2020 meeting

The American Association of Orthodontists has announced the cancellation of its Annual Session, scheduled to take place later this spring in Atlanta. “Due...

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Spread of COVID-19 pushes EU to monitor export of protective equipment

BRUSSELS, Belgium: As concern about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic reaches new levels around the world, the European Union has taken measures to ...

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FMC mourns coronavirus death of co-founder

SHENLEY, UK: Last week, the public learned that a British national had died of COVID-19 on 11 March 2020 in Bali in Indonesia. Shortly afterwards, it became...

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Exocad presents latest company news at press conference

DARMSTADT, Germany: CAD/CAM dentistry is an exciting field that is increasingly shaping the future of the dental profession. Exocad has made it its goal to ...

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Teledentistry is here to stay—dental associations change gear to regulate

CHICAGO, U.S./LONDON, U.K.: A growing number of consumers are opting for remote orthodontic treatment, and it is likely that such services will continue to ...

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Frequent toothbrushing found to lower risk of diabetes

SEOUL, South Korea: A recent study has highlighted the importance of good dental hygiene. Since periodontal disease and poor oral hygiene can provoke ...

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Dentists need to take more action to combat the opioid epidemic, says expert

PITTSBURGH, U.S.: In a recent study on opioids reported by Dental Tribune International (DTI), researchers found that the overprescribing by dentists in the...

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ADX20 Sydney set to impress attendees

SYDNEY, Australia: ADX20 Sydney, Australia’s largest dental exhibition, is just around the corner. Set to take place from 13 to 15 March at the ...

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How is COVID-19 affecting the dental industry?

LEIPZIG, Germany: Months after it was first detected in Wuhan, one of China’s largest cities, the effects of the ongoing coronavirus (since named ...

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QS university rankings are out—which dental schools top the list?

LONDON, UK.: The higher education think tank Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has published the tenth edition of its World University Rankings by Subject and ...

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Coronavirus outbreak: EAS reschedules congress

ST JULIAN’S, Malta: At the beginning of March, the European Aligner Society (EAS) announced that it was keeping a watchful eye on the situation regarding ...

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New study offers mechanistic view of dental fluorosis occurrence

NEW YORK, U.S.: Fluoride can prevent dental caries by promoting mineralization and making tooth enamel more resistant to acid. However, a new study has ...

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Plaque-identifying toothpaste may reduce risk of inflammatory diseases

MADISON, Wis., U.S.: Various studies have previously suggested that there is a link between poor oral health and the occurrence of inflammatory diseases, ...

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Dentsply Sirona details impact of coronavirus on its global business

CHARLOTTE, N.C., U.S.: CEO Donald M. Casey says that he does not anticipate disruption to the company’s supply chain, but a drop in sales in China, Japan,...

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Surgical templates and full-arch rehabilitation are focus of free webinar

In a free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on Wednesday, 11 March, Dr Hyun-Jun Jung will be covering the topic of how to create and apply a surgical guide ...

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Study of 50 years of literature on periodontitis reveals obvious link

AARHUS, Denmark: The effect a high-sugar diet can have on teeth is well documented; however, the effect it can have on periodontal health has not been as ...

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OPTIM disinfectants inactivate viruses similar to SARS-CoV-2

TORONTO, Canada: The novel coronavirus first infected people in China, but is spreading to other countries in Asia as well as to Europe, the Middle East and...

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SmileDirectClub aims to change tack in 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn., U.S.: As 2019 came to an end so too did the terms of a supply agreement between Align Technology and its one-time partner SmileDirectClub ...

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Koelnmesse postpones IDEM 2020 until June

SINGAPORE: In light of the current coronavirus outbreak, event organisers Koelnmesse and the Singapore Dental Association have decided to postpone IDEM ...

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Countries across the world seek to reduce sugar consumption

LEIPZIG, Germany: The global obesity epidemic shows few signs of abating, and numerous countries from different regions have introduced policies aimed at ...

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Dual-light photodynamic therapy helps kill oral bacteria

ESPOO, Finland: Regular toothbrushing helps maintain good oral health, but does not completely prevent the occurrence of oral disease. To help kill ...

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Negative effects of betel quid chewing brought to the fore

SYDNEY, Australia: With a regular user base estimated to be in excess of 600 million, betel quid chewing is an extremely popular habit and cultural practice...

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ICOI to discuss future of implant dentistry in Houston

HOUSTON, U.S.: From Feb. 27 to 29, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) will be holding its annual Winter Implant Symposium in Houston,...

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Botanical drug containing curcumin helps fight oral and oropharyngeal cancers

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: In a recent study, researchers examined the effect that APG-157, a botanical plant-based drug that contains curcumin and was developed ...

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Study finds the use of amalgam in NZ is rapidly decreasing

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: A new study by researchers at the University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry in Dunedin has shown that the use of mercury in dental ...

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