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Researchers use tooth matrix biomarkers to study children’s metabolic cycles

NEW YORK, U.S.: Few studies have examined the association between elemental exposures and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). New research has ...

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New mirror trainer may improve dentists’ motor skills, study suggests

Somerville, Mass., U.S.: The process of learning how to move correctly when using a mirror in a patient’s mouth can often be difficult. Though drawing on ...

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Dentsply Sirona honours dental students from around globe

KONSTANZ, Germany: Dentsply Sirona has taken the opportunity to recognise the work of some of the top dental students worldwide at its annual Global ...

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Improved instrumentation to reduce endodontic complications

BUSAN, South Korea: Reducing complications in root canal therapy is in the best interests of dentists as well as patients. To improve the clinical ...

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Artificial intelligence used to predict oral cancer survival chances

COVENTRY, UK: The impact artificial intelligence is having on the healthcare industry is becoming more and more evident on a daily basis. In dentistry, some...

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Webinar to focus on air polishing powders

ZURICH, Switzerland: Getting to know your tools as well as possible is important for anyone who wants to master his or her craft. In the field of dentistry ...

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ROOTS SUMMIT calls for abstracts and poster presentations

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: The ROOTS SUMMIT provides not only a great lecture programme with some of the best endodontists in the world but also the perfect ...

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Jersey patients waiting years for orthodontic treatment

ST HELIER, Jersey: Patients on the island of Jersey are having to wait up to five years for orthodontic treatment, according to local newspaper the Jersey ...

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Free webinar to feature live treatment

NEW YORK, U.S.: According to webinar host Dr. Gilberto Debelian, mechanical debridement of the root canal by endodontic files is important to gain access to...

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Study to explore alternative to opioids in dentistry

NEWARK, N.J., U.S.: Owing to the pain management benefits of this class of drugs, the opioid overdose epidemic persists in the U.S., and various studies ...

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Interview: “The number of dentists treated for IPF was 23 times higher than expected”

The health and safety of dental practitioners is an important topic. When a number of dental professionals were diagnosed with the commonly fatal condition ...

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Mobile phones might help improve oral health in children and adolescents

LONDON, UK: Nowadays, the majority of people, even at a young age, own a mobile phone, making them a wide-reaching tool for interventions. For some time ...

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Webinar host to argue against the “one abutment, one time” concept

NEW YORK, U.S.: According to webinar host Prof. Tomas Linkevičius, the concept of “one abutment, one time” has been circulating in the dental world for...

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Seniors’ perception of oral health affects treatment seeking, study says

CLEVELAND, U.S.: Dental Tribune International recently reported on an article that highlighted the significance of oral health for systematic health and ...

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Research into HPV-related neck cancer may help personalize treatment

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., U.S.: Within the health sector, dentistry has been leading the way when it comes to personalizing treatment. In a recent study that has...

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Study identifies cells in gingivae that protect against periodontitis

PHILADELPHIA, U.S./CHENGDU, China: Despite significant advancements in oral health care, periodontitis remains the most common cause of tooth loss, as well ...

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Analysis suggests that many foods might be oversweetened

PHILADELPHIA, U.S.: Some of the recurring suspected culprits responsible for the growing prevalence of dental caries globally are food and drinks with added...

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German clear aligner start-up partners with orthodontists

BERLIN, Germany: Remote aligner therapy is convenient and cost-effective for patients, but is this treatment option as sound as visiting an experienced ...

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Interview: This work helps us understand acute periodontal pathogens

Bacteria and their different forms, movements and influences offer a seemingly unending number of research possibilities. In a recent study, researchers ...

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Climate change threatens world health

BERLIN, Germany: At the third global demonstration against climate change, held at the end of September, the World Health Summit participated in a campaign ...

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Oral health of particular importance to elderly, study shows

FARMINGTON, Conn., U.S.: Numerous studies have established that oral health can play a significant role in systemic health. A new review study has found ...

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Interview: “The link between oral disease and oxidative stress is still not that widely known”

Dr Lenka Banasova runs her own dental centre, Pearl Dental, in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava, where she has a passionate staff of dentists, dental ...

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Teeth from victims of Irish famine reveal dietary insights

EDINBURGH, UK: The Great Irish Famine is something etched into European history. The impact of the famine has been well documented, and in a new study that ...

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Slow Dentistry seeks to empower dental patients

LUCERNE, Switzerland: Slow Dentistry is a concept developed by a group of international clinicians in order to combat the pressure to perform and achieve ...

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Report shows sugar reduction goals not yet on track

LONDON, UK: The negative impact that excess sugar consumption has on both oral and overall health is a well-established fact at this point. It comes as ...

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Dentsply Sirona World 2019 is here!

LAS VEGAS, U.S.: Dentsply Sirona, a leading dental manufacturer, has officially opened Dentsply Sirona World 2019, its annual industry gathering. The ...

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Abnormal mouth sores are focus of free webinar

ZURICH, Switzerland: Dental professionals are well placed to identify abnormal sores in the mouth to aid in early diagnosis of oral cancer. In a free Dental...

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Third European Aligner Society Congress to feature wide array of speakers

ST JULIAN’S, Malta: The European Aligner Society (EAS) recently announced that it will be holding its third congress from 19 to 21 March 2020 in Portomaso...

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Researchers associate electric toothbrushing with tooth retention

GREIFSWALD, Germany: Various studies have investigated the short-term oral health benefits of using an electric or a manual toothbrush. A recent study ...

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New research shows teething products may have side effects

LONDON, UK: Though teething is a difficult experience for both parents and their babies, a judicious decision-making process should be employed when ...

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