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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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Charity shines spotlight on excessive sugar consumption

RUGBY, UK: Though the April 2018 introduction of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy—otherwise known as the sugar tax—has proved effective in reducing the ...

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Researchers to develop biodegradable strip and gel to prevent bone loss in periodontitis

NEW YORK, U.S.: In a step that may help redefine the treatment of periodontitis, researchers at New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) ...

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Align Technology reaches 7 millionth patient milestone

SAN JOSE, Calif., U.S.: Publicly traded clear aligner maker Align Technology shipped Invisalign to its 7 millionth patient in the second quarter and ...

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Dentures discovered in larynx days after general anaesthetic

GREAT YARMOUTH, UK: Dentures need to be taken out before a general anaesthetic is administered, doctors have warned after a 72-year-old man’s dentures ...

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Oral cancer screening less common for the disadvantaged, study finds

BOSTON, U.S.: It has been well established that early detection of oral cancer is key for successful treatment and an optimal outcome. In a concerning piece...

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Reflux associated with temporomandibular disorder, study finds

XIAN, China: Reflux is an uncomfortable condition that can have negative effects on a patient’s oral health. In a recent study, researchers have ...

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Medical reason actress Dakota Johnson lost her diastema

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: Some celebrities are known for their distinctive physical features. An example is American actress Dakota Johnson, who is not just famous...

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American Dental Association voices concerns around do-it-yourself aligners

CHICAGO, U.S.: There has been an influx of do-it-yourself dentistry products onto the market, and dentists and dental organizations around the world have ...

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Dental practices urged to install amalgam separator

SACRAMENTO, Calif., U.S.: The use of dental amalgam contributes to mercury pollution and poses an environmental threat to ecosystems. In accordance with the...

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Scientists uncover gene that enhances tissue regeneration in tooth healing

PLYMOUTH, UK: The usefulness of stem cells in the regeneration of dental and other body tissue has been established by numerous studies, though their ...

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Straumann results show buoyancy in digital and implants segments

BASEL, Switzerland: The Straumann Group has posted strong financial results for the first half of 2019, with organic revenue up around 16%. Founding new ...

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Interview: “Development of tooth crowns tends to occur earlier than stated in previous works”

Dr. Richard J. Sherwood is Professor of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences and Vice Chair of Research at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. In an...

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CareDent launches environmentally friendly selection at ISDH 2019

BRISBANE, Australia: While certain industries seek to reduce their footprint through plastic minimisation and other initiatives, the oral health care ...

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ISDH 2019 provides stimulating programme on evidence-based practice

BRISBANE, Australia: From 15 to 17 August, dental professionals from all around the world came together for the 21st International Symposium on Dental ...

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Project ECHO trains dentists through video conferencing platform

HOUSTON, U.S.: Staff at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Dentistry have recently presented the first online ...

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Opioid prescriptions reduced by one-third in 43 hospitals

ANN ARBOR, Mich., U.S.: There is a new level of awareness in the U.S. about the opioid crisis and now more physicians are starting to respond with action. ...

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