Dental News

Current trends and highlights in preventive dentistry

As digitalisation increases and artificial intelligence (AI) introduces new possibilities, workflows, diagnosis and treatment processes are becoming more ...

Revolutionising 3D printing with artificial intelligence

3D printing, commonly referred to as additive manufacturing (AM), is transforming many industries, including dental, biomedical, aerospace, construction and...

Inspired by innovation: Ivoclar showcases efficient digital workflows, aesthetic solutions and smart systems

COLOGNE, Germany: At the International Dental Show (IDS) 2025, the Ivoclar Group is celebrating 20 years of IPS e.max, its globally successful ceramic ...

“Committed to progress in dental technology”

Amann Girrbach is known for its high-precision materials and cutting-edge solutions in digital dental prosthetics. At IDS 2025, the company is unveiling ...

From why to how—EADT President Andreas Kunz on developments and trends at IDS 2025

The industry is eagerly anticipating the innovations at this year’s International Dental Show (IDS). As a professional association at the intersection of ...

Network news: Dental publishers meet ahead of IDS

COLOGNE, Germany: Today, Dental Tribune International (DTI) held its biannual publishers’ meeting in Cologne, the day before the opening of the 41st ...

“A happy mouth is a happy mind”: FDI highlights the link between oral and mental health with a new song

GENEVA, Switzerland: How does oral health affect mental well-being? This World Oral Health Day (WOHD), celebrated globally every year on March 20, FDI World...

Frequent cannabis use associated with caries and severe tooth loss, study finds

BUFFALO, N.Y., US: Research has shown that smoking cannabis can be detrimental to overall health and can have adverse effects on the lungs, heart and brain....

New research explores sex differences in temporomandibular disorder

UMEÅ, Sweden: Orofacial pain, including pain associated with temporomandibular disorder (TMD), is a common chronic condition, affecting 10%–15% of the ...

New expert consensus offers comprehensive guide to apical microsurgery

XI’AN, China: To date, there have been no expert consensus, guidelines or recommendations on apical microsurgery. To address this and standardise the ...

Bones and machines: AI and the transformation of dental implantology

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, US: The methods dentists currently use to assess bone for implantation provide only indirect insights into bone mechanics. Since ...

Global perspectives on oral health: Collaborative efforts to tackle a worldwide challenge

LEIPZIG, Germany: Although oral health is increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of overall health, significant disparities in access to care and ...

AOSC 2025 paves the way for the future of orthodontics, sets the stage for APOC 2026

SINGAPORE: The Association of Orthodontists (Singapore) Congress (AOSC) has reinforced its status as a leading event for orthodontic professionals with a ...

Asiga’s open operating environment is advancing additive manufacturing

IDS 2025—today Show Preview now available as an e-paper

COLOGNE, Germany: As the 2025 International Dental Show (IDS) approaches, Dental Tribune International (DTI) has released the much-anticipated today Show ...

Breakthrough in guided bone regeneration: 3D printing paves the way for advanced scaffolds

BRISBANE, Australia: A team of biomedical researchers at the University of Queensland in Brisbane have undertaken a groundbreaking study that demonstrates ...

Semmelweis University highlights severe environmental impact of dentistry

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Research shows that healthcare systems contribute 4.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and dentistry plays a significant role in this...

Saving NHS dentistry: Why retaining dentists is the key to survival

LONDON, England: National Health Service (NHS) dentistry is in crisis, and at the heart of the problem is the alarming loss of dental professionals. ...

Peptides vs. Botox: The shift towards non-invasive anti-ageing solutions

SEOUL, South Korea: Reducing dynamic wrinkles is a major focus in dermatology, owing to its impact on both appearance and psychological well-being. While ...

New study could help shape guidelines for GenAI use in dental education

RIGA, Latvia: As artificial intelligence (AI) is slowly taking root in dentistry and has the potential to improve clinical care, researchers are performing ...

Demystifying artificial intelligence: A welcome guide for the entire dental team

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked both curiosity and scepticism across numerous professions, including dentistry. For many, the term ...

3D-printed ceramics show promise for dental restorations

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: Additive manufacturing is gaining traction as an alternative to milling for fabrication of ceramic restorations. However, ...

Smilers clear aligner system launches in the UK

LONDON, England: Henry Schein UK has launched Smilers and Smilers Expert, twin aligner solutions aimed at general dental practitioners and orthodontists, ...

University in Finland focuses on improving dentist–patient interaction

KUOPIO, Finland: The dynamics of a visit to the dentist extend far beyond the purely technical elements. The psychological comfort of the patient and the ...

Trends in and growth drivers of the dental market in the Middle East

BURNABY, Canada: Poor oral health has been contributing to a global silent epidemic that countries have been striving to combat for decades. Based on data ...

Saliva testing could revolutionise periodontitis monitoring, study suggests

PHILADELPHIA, US: Periodontitis is one of the world’s most prevalent health conditions, affecting between 20% and 50% of the global population—roughly ...

Trends in the US overdenture market

BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: The US market for overdentures and implant-supported bridges can be broken down into the product categories of ...

UK dental register grows amid workforce challenges

LONDON, England: The number of dentists registered in the UK has risen once again, reinforcing a positive growth trend seen since 2021. General Dental ...

ICD launches Global Oral Health Leadership Institute

NEW YORK, US: The International College of Dentists (ICD), in partnership with Henry Schein, celebrated the launch of the Global Oral Health Leadership ...

Healthy Finland Survey: Rising concern over tooth erosion, persistent caries and periodontal disease

KUOPIO, Finland: Although oral health is a critical component of overall well-being, it often remains overlooked in public health. Seeking to gain valuable ...