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Lymph node ratio may predict graveness of oral cavity cancer

AURORA, Colo., U.S.: Since oral cavity cancer is often only discovered late in its development, patients with this advanced form of disease have a 5-year ...

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Dental hygiene may be key for lupus

OKLAHOMA CITY, U.S.: Good oral hygiene can obviate many diseases, including gingivitis, diabetes and hypotension. Now, new research suggests it may also ...

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Nanodiamonds might aid recovery from root canal treatment

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: California-based researchers have recently been working on a tiny, but powerful ally that could help prevent infection after root canal ...

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Congress passes legislation to improve access to oral health care

CHICAGO, U.S.: For a number of years, dentists throughout America have been working to improve access to oral health care for those in underserved regions. ...

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Recent Alpha-Bio Tec congress focuses on the future of implantology

MONTE CARLO, France: Dentistry is in a continuous state of evolution, with the field of implantology perhaps experiencing the most amount of change. At ...

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Metal ceramics remain gold standard, review study suggests

GENEVA, Switzerland: Despite the large selection of materials available on the implant market today, selecting the best possible restorative solution ...

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University of Rwanda graduates first class of dentists

BUTARE, Rwanda: The University of Rwanda recently celebrated the graduation of its first-ever graduate class of dentists. With a population of more than 12 ...

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Last call for entries for the World Dental Hygienist Awards

ETOY, Switzerland: The role dental hygienists play within the dental industry can sometimes be overlooked, with some curtail work often taking place before ...

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Gel fillings may enhance root canal treatment, study shows

SEOUL, South Korea/BIRMINGHAM, Ala., U.S.: Root canal treatments currently rely on clotted blood to fill the empty tooth canal. In order to find a more ...

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Interview: “Listening and learning from the very best in the world”

In an interview with FDI World Dental Federation, 2019 General Chair of the Committee on Annual Meetings from the American Dental Association (ADA) Dr. ...

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Report highlights lack of access to dental care for the elderly

SYDNEY, Australia: The state of Australians’ oral health has been covered extensively down under for many years. As reported by Dental Tribune early in ...

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Medicaid survey highlights its positive impact on society

MICHIGAN, U.S.: The role Medicaid plays in the broader community is a topic that evokes a lot of emotion across a wide range of fields. With five states set...

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Interview: "Every high-intensity sport usually involves high sugar consumption"

Sports dentistry is usually considered only to deal with sports injuries and accidents. Naturally, a dental trauma that includes fractures of teeth and ...

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Planmeca release their latest dental unit, the Compact i5

HELSINKI, Finland: The pace of evolution of the dental industry is continuously gaining speed. With completely new demands being placed on practitioners, ...

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VDW celebrates 150 years in endodontics

MUNICH, Germany: As VDW celebrates its 150th birthday, the company can reflect on one and a half centuries of expertise in developing innovative products ...

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Investigation highlights lack of consistent medical regulation

LONDON, UK: An investigation headed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has found that patients worldwide have potentially ...

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University of Otago receives NZ$10 million to aid construction of new dental clinic

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: As reported by Dental Tribune in September, the University of Otago announced that it would be building a dental teaching facility and...

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Jaw-in-a-day surgery successfully performed for the first time in Alabama

Birmingham, Ala., U.S.: The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) recently completed a surgical procedure in the jaw area of a patient—which would ...

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Cancer drug may help treat human papillomavirus infections, study finds

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, U.S.: Known to cause several cancers, human papillomaviruses (HPV) are contracted by around 12,000 people—aged between 15 and 24—each ...

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Study finds decrease in opioid prescriptions in under 18-year-olds

NEW YORK, U.S.: The over-prescription of opioids in the United States is a subject that has been addressed significantly in recent years. An issue that is ...

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Researchers develop new method for identifying oral cancer

SÃO PAULO, Brazil: In a discovery that may help the early identification of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), researchers in Brazil have found a ...

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Tested and Reviewed, Part 4: BlueM toothpaste, mouthwash and oral gel

When it comes to oral health, consumers and dentists can choose from a wide range of toothpastes, mouthwashes and toothbrushes on the market, which makes it...

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UK government rejects energy drink ban for children

LONDON, UK: After a period of public consultation, advisors to the UK government have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to warrant a ban on the ...

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Women with edentulism more likely to develop hypertension

BUFFALO, N.Y., USA: Despite multiple cross-sectional, epidemiologic studies suggesting an association between periodontal disease and edentulism, and ...

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Whole mouth extractions in children on the rise in the UK

LONDON, UK: New data released by the National Health Service (NHS) has painted a bleak picture of the state of oral health in children in the UK, with 322 ...

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Survey of Australian dentists’ fees indicates a small increase

SYDNEY, Australia: Each year, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) conducts a dental fee survey to gain a better understanding of how private practices ...

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Combination of breast milk and babies’ saliva shapes healthy oral microbiome, study suggests

BRISBANE, Australia: There is much debate of the pros and cons of breast- and bottle-feeding. A research team from the Queensland University of Technology ...

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COP2 focuses on dental amalgam

GENEVA, Switzerland: The second meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP2) to the Minamata Convention on Mercury was held at the International ...

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Intra-oral scanners in the everyday dental practice

HUDDERSFIELD, UK: When used correctly, intra-oral scanners offer a wide range of benefits, including increased patient acceptance and reduced chairside ...

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New universal complaint handling initiative welcomed by British dental industry

LONDON, UK: The General Dental Council (GDC), working in conjunction with 28 organisations from across the dental industry, has developed a set of universal...

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