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Nine months to go until IDS 2019

COLOGNE, Germany: The 38th International Dental Show (IDS), the most important trade fair for dentistry in the world, will take place from 12 to 16 March ...

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Expert to review recent advances in digital dentistry in free webinar

NEW YORK, U.S.: Technological advances in digital dentistry are rapidly changing the way the dental team practices in the operatory and laboratory. In an ...

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Nordic Institute of Dental Education offers CE course in aesthetic dentistry

HELSINKI, Finland: The Nordic Institute of Dental Education (NIDE) is a Planmeca subsidiary specialising in high-quality continuing education (CE). As an ...

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European Gum Health Day 2018 successfully puts a spotlight on gum health importance

LEIPZIG, Germany: Under the slogan “Health begins with healthy gums” the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), joined by 29 affiliated European ...

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Align Technology awards close to $300,000 in funding

SAN JOSE, Calif, U.S.: Now in its ninth year of providing funding, global medical device company Align Technology recently announced 11 new recipients of ...

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META BIOMED is giving away a special trip to IFEA 2018 in Seoul

BERLIN, Germany: Together with the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA), ROOTS SUMMIT gold sponsor META BIOMED will be giving away a ...

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British researchers outline list of 15 never events for dentists to follow

LONDON, UK: A team of researchers has developed a list of 15 so-called never events for dentistry. These are serious patient safety incidents that should be...

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Application of electric field during formation increases plasticity of dental ceramics

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., U.S.: While inherently strong, most ceramics tend to fracture suddenly when just slightly strained under a load unless this is done ...

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Ancient tooth from Mesolithic ancestor reveals diet

YORK, UK: In new research, scientists have discovered that the diet of Mesolithic humans was much closer to the contemporary Mediterranean diet than first ...

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Programme released for inaugural Dental Aesthetics Meeting in Asia

SINGAPORE: The Dental Aesthetics Meeting in Asia (DAMA) has released its conference programme, with keynote speakers Dr Frank Milnar, Dr Stefen Koubi and ...

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Researchers develop material that could emulate dental enamel

LONDON, UK: Unlike many other tissues in the human body, dental enamel does not regenerate itself once it is damaged. In what could potentially be a ...

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Dental leaders request extension of HPV vaccination programme

LONDON, UK: The incidence of throat cancer caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)—one of the most difficult to diagnose and treat—in the UK has ...

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Irish dental service system prevents dentists from providing adequate care

DUBLIN, Ireland: A recent survey conducted by the Irish Dental Association (IDA) has found that the majority of dentists have no confidence in the Dental ...

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Planmeca Emerald intra-oral scanner now compatible with Ortho Caps

HELSINKI, Finland: Planmeca, one of the world’s leading dental equipment manufacturers, has announced that the Planmeca Emerald intra-oral scanner can now...

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Health labels may deter people from buying sugary drinks, study finds

MELBOURNE, Australia: In an effort to deter people from smoking, cigarette packets are labelled with warnings and graphic images. In a new study, ...

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Align Technology shines in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Align Technology, a worldwide market leader in clear aligner treatment, took the opportunity at this year’s British Dental Conference and ...

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Colgate releases 2017 sustainability report

NEW YORK, U.S.: As part of its commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly business, Colgate-Palmolive has recently set a new goal of 100 percent...

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New coating prevents bacterial growth on dental appliances

SEOUL, South Korea: According to the American Association of Orthodontists , more than five million people seek orthodontic treatments each year in the US ...

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Planmed Verity utilised at 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Denmark

COPENHAGEN/HERNING, Denmark: Planmed, which is part of Planmeca Group, provided its improved Planmed Verity CBCT scanner to the 2018 IIHF (International Ice...

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3D Systems’ NextDent 5100 receives Healthcare Application of the Year award

ROCK HILL, S.C., U.S.: Overall the dental community can agree that digital is the future and almost every area of the profession is seeing considerable ...

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Poor dental health may indicate diabetes risk

CHICAGO, U.S.: An interaction between diabetes and oral health has been investigated by numerous studies, and according to U.S. researchers, a link between...

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PROPACS makes an impression in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, UK: One subject that was on everyone’s mind at the inaugural British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show was the imminent General Data ...

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Carestream demonstrates its commitment to excellence at British Dental Conference

BIRMINGHAM, UK: As a global oral health care technology provider with over 100 years of industry experience, Carestream Dental has witnessed massive change ...

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Public discussion on oral health inequality to take place at EU Parliament

BRUSSELS, Belgium: While parts of Europe have far better health care systems than other countries around the world, the issue of health care inequality, ...

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Impaired cognitive function is a risk indicator for dental caries

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: There is higher prevalence of cognitive and physical impairments among older people that can adversely affect their oral self-care and...

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Fossil molars offer insight into kangaroo ancestors

UPPSALA, Sweden: Kangaroos are icons of Australia’s unique living fauna whose earliest ancestry has yet to be discovered. However, using archaeological ...

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New commitment to providing dental care to foster children welcomed

NEW YORK, U.S.: According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, nearly 40 percent of children in foster care have significant oral health issues, caused in...

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Free webinar to focus on improved implant placement planning

NEW YORK, U.S.: Implant dentistry has evolved at an expediential speed and with continuing success rates, dentists have been inspired to reach new levels. ...

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FDI counts down to World Dental Congress

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: “A passion for many, a commitment for all” is the theme of the 2018 FDI World Dental Congress, which is returning to Buenos ...

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Artificial intelligence to combat soaring drug prices in US

WASHINGTON, U.S.: Drug prices in the U.S. are the highest in any developed country in the world, with a particular increase over the past decade. This trend...

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