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Why reviews have grown in importance

“Before contacting you, I read all of your lovely reviews.” My clients are hearing that from patients every week nowadays. I’m not sure who actually ...

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Research compares cooling ability of high-speed handpieces

OTAGO, New Zealand: Not all dental practitioners may be aware of the finer details of dentistry equipment. Helene Chua, a 21-year-old fourth-year University...

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Sealed primary molars reduce caries risk

BOSTON, U.S.: In a recent study, researchers have examined the association between light-polymerized, resin-based and fluoride-releasing sealants and the ...

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Age and race may impact frequency of dentist appointments

NEW YORK, U.S./HONOLULU, U.S.: Good oral health is increasingly recognized as an essential part of healthy aging. It is closely related to overall health ...

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Study reveals impact of dry mouth on quality of life

LONDON, UK: Though the exact number of people who suffer from xerostomia is unclear, some studies estimate that as many as one in five of the population ...

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Number of pediatric dentists expected to grow rapidly

ALBANY, N.Y., U.S.: A recent study, commissioned by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), has evaluated the adequacy of the supply of ...

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Interview: “Current antimicrobial techniques are largely ineffective ”

Robots and their influence on society is not something new. For years, we have been sharing our social and, more recently, private circles with them. In ...

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SmileDirectClub launches in UK

LONDON, UK: The US-headquartered clear aligner provider SmileDirectClub has launched nine stand-alone stores across London, Manchester and Birmingham, its ...

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Specialised endodontic care remains challenge, FDI survey says

GENEVA, Switzerland: FDI World Dental Federation recently released the results of a survey that asked FDI national dental associations and national ...

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People living with HIV struggle to access oral health services

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada: Researchers from the University of British Columbia have recently conducted an environmental scan and categorized the ...

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Expert to focus on prophylaxis in free webinar

SINGAPORE: According to Dr Wong Li Beng, modern air polishing devices are becoming increasingly significant in the context of preventative and even ...

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Align Technology has been a place where one can constantly contribute, innovate and learn

Dr Mitra Derakhshan has worked with Align Technology since 2000 and is Vice President of Global Clinical. She is a clinical expert in the application of the...

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Outreach program treats more than 3,000 people in 2018/2019 school year

NEW YORK, U.S.: Oral health outreach programs play a pivotal role in helping those who, for whatever reason, struggle to access dental care. Recently, the ...

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Particulate mercury is significant source of exposure to mercury in dental profession

HANNA, Alberta, Canada: Dental amalgam has been used for almost two centuries. Now, a recently published paper has investigated the amount of exposure to ...

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Medication-induced bruxism overlooked in dentistry

SYDNEY, Australia: Dentists commonly encounter bruxism and manage its effects. However, bruxism is not always recognised as being potentially drug-induced. ...

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Align Technology launches first pop-up store in the UK

LONDON, UK: Align Technology, a worldwide market leader in clear aligner treatment, recently launched its first Invisalign Connect pop-up store at the ...

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Is root canal therapy not so painful after all?

ADELAIDE, Australia: Self-reporting of dental health suggests that Australian patients find that root canal therapy is no worse than any other dental work. ...

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Study calls for better guidelines to help diagnose burning mouth syndrome

CLEVELAND, U.S.: Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) can be difficult to diagnose because it has similar symptoms to conditions such as dry mouth. In a new study, ...

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Interview: Zirconia and the art of dentistry

Though one is a master dental technician and the other a dentist, Daniele Rondoni and Dr Nicola Scotti share a passion for discovering new materials and ...

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Dundee professor honoured by International Association of Paediatric Dentistry

CANCUN, Mexico/DUNDEE, UK: Prof. Mark Hector has been awarded a prestigious honorary membership of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry ...

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Tooth analysis reveals secrets of our earliest ancestors

LISMORE/MELBOURNE, Australia: Extended parental care is considered one of the hallmarks of human evolution. Through tooth chemistry analysis, scientists ...

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Electronic cigarette study details impact on neural stem cells

RIVERSIDE, Calif., U.S.: In the next few years, dentists may start to see the effects of electronic cigarettes (ECs) in more detail. Promoted as a safer ...

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NHS practice values bounce back

LONDON, UK: The average value of dental practices that offer care to NHS patients increased in the three-month period ended 30 April, bucking a downward ...

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Interview: “Dental professionals have a front-line opportunity to help combat the opioid epidemic”

The opioid epidemic that is gripping the U.S. is a major concern for many health care professionals. Studies suggest that U.S. dentists prescribe up to 30% ...

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Interview: Dental Axess introduces BenderI, the world’s first portable wire bending machine

In Nice, France, Dental Axess presented the BenderI, the first portable wire bending machine, during the 95th European Orthodontic Society (EOS) Congress, ...

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Interview: An evolution in patient care—Erasing the stigma of pain with the Dental Pain Eraser

Dr. Cosmo Haralambidis, founder and CEO of Synapse Dental, was at the 2019 Annual Session of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) in Los Angeles,...

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Stay at home when feeling ill, researchers of a new study suggest

ARLINGTON, Va., U.S.: The primary role of health care workers concerns the health of their patients; however, the health of those performing this duty is ...

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Interview: “Domestic violence lies in the dark alley of society”

The role dentists play in recognizing potential cases of domestic violence is rarely discussed. In a recent interview, Dental Tribune International spoke ...

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Eggshells may help heal teeth and bones

LOWELL, Mass., U.S.: Crushed or pulverized eggshells have many practical uses. They can be used as a natural calcium supplement, a coffee sweetener, a ...

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Oral Health Foundation announces clear guidelines for denture adhesive use

RUGBY, UK: The Oral Health Foundation, a UK charity that aims at improving well-being by reducing the harm caused by oral disease, has announced clear, ...

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