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University of Otago produces second Māori graduate in periodontics

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: Māori make up over 17% of the New Zealand population and are twice as likely to develop severe periodontitis as non-Māori New ...

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New denture adhesion solution is inspired by octopus suction cups

LONDON, England: Researchers at King’s College London have recently published details of research which combines biological insights with cutting-edge ...

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Dental health identified as major predictor of preterm birth

SEOUL, South Korea: Identifying risk factors for preterm birth (PTB) is crucial for enabling healthcare providers, parents and policymakers to make informed...

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Hong Kong calling on international dentists

HONG KONG, China: Owing to an acute lack of dentists amid an ongoing labour shortage, Hong Kong is seeking to attract non-locally trained dentists to live ...

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Celebrating the life of Prof. Brånemark, the father of modern dental implantology

KARLSHAMN, Sweden: Today marks ten years since the death of Prof. Per-Ingvar Brånemark, the Swedish physician and anatomist whose serendipitous discovery ...

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Infallible precision? The multifaceted role of AI in dentistry

The intrusion of artificial intelligence (AI) into human life, especially within advanced capitalist economies, has been nothing less than epochal. Its ...

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British Dental Journal highlights mental health of dental professionals in new collection of articles

LONDON, England: The average person might think of the dentist as a fairly benign figure. Whatever fears and anxieties one faces as a patient, the dentist ...

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Overview provides insight into new approaches into periodontal regeneration

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Conventional periodontal therapies, while effective to a degree, often fall short of fully restoring the complex architecture and function ...

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Red colourant offers advantages in treatment of paediatric halitosis—study

SÃO PAULO, Brazil: Mouth breathing affects around half of the population and can lead to halitosis, a condition that, in turn, is associated with negative ...

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Functional dentistry spotlights the importance of the oral microbiome

LONDON, England: The inextricable relationship between a person’s oral and overall health has the potential to radically transform the dental industry and...

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US dental hygienist association “strongly opposes” new ADA resolutions

CHICAGO, US: The American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute has found that declining enrolment in dental hygiene programmes is creating a ...

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Dental community mourns Dr Frank Zastrow

HEIDELBERG, Germany: News of the sudden death of Dr Frank Zastrow, a respected oral surgeon and entrepreneur, has been shared on social media, his ...

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NHS dental recovery plan falling short of targets, audit reveals

LONDON, England: The National Audit Office (NAO) has reported significant shortcomings in the dental recovery plan launched by the National Health Service ...

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Study finds that routine the key to enhanced oral health among the elderly

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Maintaining oral health in the ageing population is vital for quality of life, and challenges in oral care in nursing homes demand ...

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New report urges greater awareness about mouth cancer

LONDON, England: A new report published by the Oral Health Foundation has highlighted some concerning figures surrounding both the prevalence of mouth ...

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Dental aid in Nepal: Treating monks and nuns in Buddhist monasteries

In September, we had the opportunity to participate in a unique volunteer project far from our home country of Germany. The experience was profoundly ...

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National health survey indicates state of Scotland NHS dentistry continuing to deteriorate

EDINBURGH, Scotland: The lamentable state of public health dentistry across the UK is now glaringly obvious and concern continues to be raised in various ...

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Failing NZ dental system generates enormous economic and social costs

WELLINGTON, New Zealand: Across the world, the dental systems of developed countries continue to deteriorate, leaving increasing numbers of ordinary ...

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Research advocates text message approach to improving oral health among teenagers

SHEFFIELD, England: One crucial dimension of the UK National Health Service dental crisis is without question its impact on children and young people. As a ...

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Infant discomfort may have a connection to maternal oral health

ALMADA, Portugal: Dental clinicians may be in a position to better support new mothers, according to researchers in Portugal who explored whether there is ...

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World Diabetes Day: Addressing the vital link between periodontal disease and diabetes

VIENNA, Austria: On this World Diabetes Day, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) calls attention to the growing body of scientific evidence that...

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Resurgence and consolidation in Europe’s dental prostheses and digital dentistry markets

When COVID-19 affected the European dental prostheses and digital dentistry markets—including in countries such as Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, ...

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Study examines efficacy of plant-based irrigants for endodontic biofilm management

SALÉ, Morocco: Concerns about the potential cytotoxicity and environmental impact of conventional root canal irrigants have prompted the exploration of ...

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New hybrid model proposed to expand Medicare to include some dental coverage

BALTIMORE, US: A recent health policy article has explored strategies to incorporate dental coverage into Medicare, addressing the evolving recognition of ...

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New digital 3D models for forensic odontology education

DUNDEE, Scotland: Advancing technology in forensic odontology is vital to further improving the accuracy and reliability of dental identification, bite mark...

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Leading university champions holistic approach to sustainability

MONTREAL, Canada: As the world increasingly comes to terms with the immense impact produced upon the environment by industrial capitalist societies, the ...

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New interactive mouthpiece with hands-free control paves way for advances in health data

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., US: Most wearable electronics are worn on the skin, and intra-oral devices are rare. Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of ...

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Registration for the historic 160th Midwinter Meeting is now open

CHICAGO, US: The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) has recently announced its speaker line-up for the upcoming 160th Midwinter Meeting, taking place at the ...

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NHS dental service in Scotland continues to shrink as “dental deserts” appear across the country

EDINBURGH, Scotland: As each week passes, the UK dental care crisis continues to deepen, despite political rhetoric and policies to the contrary. Because of...

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Reshaping clinical practice through evidence-based, patient-centred guidelines

MILAN, Italy: The annual meeting of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) was held in Milan last week, and one of the highlights of the event ...

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