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W&H Ibérica celebrates 20-year anniversary at EXPODENTAL

MADRID, Spain: With the largest stand ever, plenty of innovations, giveaways and surprises, W&H is launching a number of festivities for the 20th ...

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Microneedles may increase the effectiveness of topical anesthesia

LUBBOCK, Texas, U.S.: Fear of injections is not an uncommon condition, and when coupled with a fear of dentists, some people may avoid dental treatment ...

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Research predicts growth of oral cancer treatment market

PUNE, India: According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, cancer of the oral cavity is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide, with ...

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Dentists lead research into faster detection of Zika virus

NEW YORK, U.S.: Early detection of any disease or virus is critical. The 2015 Zika outbreak in Brazil, which led the World Health Organization to declare ...

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Planmeca team up with manufacturer of mandibular advancement devices

HELSINKI, Finland: Known for its ease of use and accuracy, the Planmeca Emerald intra-oral scanner can now be used in the production of the mandibular ...

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Australian private health insurance mergers could negatively impact consumer

CANBERRA, Australia: For Australians, private health insurance is a privilege. Now, further market consolidation in the private health insurance industry, ...

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Children with tooth ache see pharmacist or emergency doctor rather than dentist

LONDON, UK: In England, dentists are often not the first person to see a child suffering from oral pain, a survey published in The BMJ has confirmed. ...

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Wine polyphenols may prevent caries and periodontal disease

WASHINGTON, U.S.: Evidence suggests that sipping red wine has several health benefits for the body, possibly because of the beverage’s abundant and ...

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Ancient dental plaque could hold secrets from the past

WASHINGTON, U.S.: The use of tobacco has forever been etched in human history. Now, for the first time, researchers in the U.S. have shown that nicotine ...

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Previously lost fossilised human teeth produce new data

BURGOS, Spain: For the first time, scientists have been able to study the conserved original fossil remains of Peking Man. The six teeth belonging to Homo ...

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Academy of Osseointegration to reflect on implant treatment health impacts

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: For the first time in its history, the Academy of Osseointegration (AO) will be hosting its annual meeting in Los Angeles. Shining the ...

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Organisers predicting KRAKDENT 2018 to be the most successful to date

CRACOW, Poland: Poland’s premier international dental fair, KRAKDENT, will be taking place from 8 to 10 March. With over 430 exhibitors and an expected ...

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Diet not solely to blame for tooth erosion

LONDON, UK: Together with dental caries and periodontal disease, dental erosion ranks among the top three most prevalent dental conditions. According to a ...

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Lack of guidance may delay child’s first trip to dentist

ANN ARBOR, Mich., U.S.: As soon as the first tooth appears, parents should start taking their child to the dentist for regular checkups. What seems like a ...

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Free webinar to focus on nonsurgical treatment of periimplantitis

NEW YORK, U.S.: Nonsurgical therapy remains the cornerstone of periodontal treatment. To achieve this, patient compliance and proper selection and ...

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Study points to possible alternative to amalgam

BRASILIA, Brazil: When planning primary oral health care services, the cost implications of adopting new intervention practices are important. Despite the ...

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Interview: “3DISC is bringing the best solution to dentists”

CHICAGO, U.S.: At the 2017 Greater New York Dental Meeting, 3DISC launched its Heron IOS intraoral scanner to the world. Three months later, the ...

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Hundreds of complaints against Singapore dentists in 2017

SINGAPORE: Despite the high quality of dental work being performed throughout Singapore, there are still occasions when standards are not met. According to ...

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Researchers develop environmentally friendly alternatives to microplastics

HALLE, Germany: The environmental impact of microplastics used in personal care products, such as toothpaste, has long been discussed. Tiny plastic ...

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Prize-winning nanoscale science aims to fight dental disease

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: A University of Otago scientist at the forefront of developing applications from tiny science to power a new technology segment has ...

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Australian senate support for medical device reforms welcomed

CANBERRA, Australia: A senate committee report recommending the passage of legislation that changes the way the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) ...

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Study shows positive influence on dental caries using a multilevel approach

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: According to a new study, a multilevel approach that includes a dental caries risk assessment, aggressive preventive measures and ...

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Dental health of children in Germany among the best globally

GREIFSWALD, Germany: According to new research, nearly 80 per cent of 12-year-old sixth-graders in Germany have caries-free permanent dentition, making ...

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AEEDC Dubai wows visitors for 22nd consecutive year

DUBAI, UAE: The UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai) held its annual congress from 6 to 8 February. According to the...

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New Dental Tribune International business newsletter reaches global audience

LEIPZIG, Germany: Staying on top of dental business news is not easy. With regular acquisitions, mergers and product launches, it can be difficult to ...

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Pilot study suggests botulinum toxin could help with bruxism

HOUSTON, U.S.: A new pilot study has suggested that botulinum toxin might be a feasible way to treat people suffering from bruxism. In the double-blind ...

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AEEDC Dubai 2018 Awards honour innovative dental professionals

DUBAI, UAE: In recent years, there has been tremendous and continuous growth in the dental industry. In recognition of their achievements in this regard, ...

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Non-surgical periodontal treatment achieves better control of Type 2 diabetes

BARCELONA, Spain: Spanish researchers have found further evidence for the connection between periodontitis and Type 2 diabetes. In a recent study, they ...

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How is technology changing dental recruitment?

Before the advent of professional networking sites like LinkedIn and social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, specialist recruiters relied ...

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Discovery of fossilized jawbone rewrites dates of human migration

NEW YORK, U.S.: An international team of researchers from Israel and America has discovered a fossilized jawbone that they say is the earliest modern human ...

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