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ADA, FDI and industry leaders join centennial global launch

San Francisco, U.S.: The International College of Dentists (ICD), conceived in 1920 by two visionary leaders, is today the 12,000-strong foremost global ...

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FDI releases new guidelines on treating partially dentate patients

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: As dentistry has evolved, so too has the oral health of the aging population. With people now not only living longer, but many also ...

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Interview: “We will ensure the best medical treatment and care for our patients”

The recent ADA FDI World Dental Congress 2019, held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from Sept. 4–8, saw the conclusion of Dr. Kathryn Kell’s ...

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FDI survey highlights low level of oral care access for refugees

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: According to recent estimates from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, there are more than 70 million forcibly displaced...

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EAO 2019 builds bridges to future of implantology

LISBON, Portugal: From 26 to 28 September, the Lisbon Congress Centre will play host to the 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Association for ...

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Collaboration between healthcare professionals may help reduce caries

LIMA, Peru: In a recent study, researchers have developed an integrated intervention programme to reduce the prevalence and severity of early childhood ...

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DT Study Club corner lights up congress in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: The FDI World Dental Congress is an event not to be missed. It has a cutting-edge scientific program and interactive forums covering ...

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Cheaper smiles rattle orthodontics

LEIPZIG, Germany: Studies have increasingly given credence to the old adage “Smile and the world smiles with you”, but our instinct for mimicking the ...

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E-cigarettes a risk to more than just oral health, study finds

CLEVELAND, U.S: The controversy over the safety of electronic cigarettes persists, and some people regard vaping as a public health epidemic. Experts have ...

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Researchers conduct large study into oropharyngeal cancers

NEW YORK, U.S.: In the largest study of its kind, researchers from the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center (DFBWCC) have sifted through the ...

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Daily aesthetic dentistry: The contribution of the spectrophotometer

Precise shade matching might be challenging even for very experienced practitioners. In this case report, the author demonstrates how to perform a simple ...

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Research indicates mouthwash may impede benefits of exercise

PLYMOUTH, UK: The systemic health benefits of regular exercise are myriad and well documented, and much the same could be said about the use of mouthwash. ...

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Interview: “The sugar industry is a powerful and influential player”

Two papers recently published in The Lancet have focused on universal health care in the U.S. and globally. Co-authored by Dr. Habib Benzian, Associate ...

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Estonian and Palestinian dental associations receive FDI Smile Awards

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: FDI World Dental Federation recognized the 2019 Smile Award winners at the ADA FDI World Dental Congress in San Francisco on 3 ...

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Analysis of ancient fossil teeth provides insight into breastfeeding habits

BRISTOL, UK: The importance of mother’s milk to an infant’s development is now well established. In a recent study, researchers analysed the fossilised ...

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20/20 Vision: Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium 2020 promises a diverse program

NEW YORK, U.S.: Since its establishment in 2006, the Oral Reconstruction Foundation has supported young scientists, funded research projects, and promoted ...

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Interview: “Naturally occurring substances will find their place in oral health”

A graduate of the specialisation programme in periodontics at the University of Zurich in Switzerland, Dr Alex Solderer mostly treats severe cases of ...

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Does Medicare cover dental treatment?

LAWRENCE, Kan., U.S.: Medicare has a main rule that, once learned, will help you gauge what Medicare does and does not cover. This rule is that Medicare ...

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USC researchers seek to understand craniofacial abnormalities

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: Most birth defects involve the face and skull and scientists are still unable to explain this phenomenon. The University of Southern ...

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EMS opens its regional office for Middle East, Africa and India in Amman

AMMAN, Jordan: Earlier this year, EMS Electro Medical Systems celebrated the opening of its new office in the Middle East at the W hotel in Amman in the ...

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Researcher shows how selfies could aid in identifying missing persons

DUNDEE, UK: Though sometimes denigrated as a sign of vanity, self-portrait photographs—selfies, for short—are not without their advantages. One such ...

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New FDA-approved device will help detect Barrett’s esophagus

CLEVELAND, U.S.: Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center are celebrating the ...

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Study determines reasons for dental implant failure and removal techniques

ZURICH, Switzerland: Dental implants have become a great treatment option to replace missing teeth, and various treatment concepts have reported high ...

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Smoking rates continue to drop steadily in England

LONDON, UK: Cigarette smoking rates in England have been in a steady decline since the 1970s, according to the Office for National Statistics. Whereas 45.6%...

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Interview: “As dental practitioners, we all want our work to last”

University of Queensland PhD student Dr Arosha Weerakoon was recently awarded first prize in Universities Australia’s annual Pitch it Clever competition. ...

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Study examines oral health behaviours in elite athletes

LONDON, UK: Various studies have found that poor oral health may impair training and athletic performance. A recent study has examined oral health ...

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Study shows low HPV vaccination rates among female college students

TAMPA, Fla., U.S.: With oropharyngeal cancer related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) on the rise, oral health professionals can play a key role in ...

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Researchers investigate possibility of regrowing teeth

BERLIN, Germany: For certain animals, the loss of teeth does not always pose a problem: sharks and crocodiles have the ability to regrow their teeth ...

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Fluoride exposure during pregnancy linked with low IQ in children

QUEBEC CITY, Canada: Various studies have investigated the effectiveness of fluoridated water in the prevention of dental caries. A recent study has taken a...

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DT Study Club corner: Worldwide live streaming from San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: The Dental Tribune Study Club provides its worldwide audience of specialists and general dental practitioners with comprehensive ...

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