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Connected dentistry—entering the new era of precision, collaboration and patient-centred care

For over a century, the field of dentistry has evolved, driven by innovations that have reshaped how dentists care for patients. We believe we are now ...

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Dentists can help flag patients who need treatment for sleep disorders

NEWARK, N.J., US: Sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnoea affect millions worldwide and are linked to considerable morbidity and mortality. A ...

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Greens unveil new plan to fully fund dental care in Australia

CANBERRA, Australia: Official statistics show that in Australia up to 60% of dental care is paid out of pocket, whereas many other kinds of healthcare are ...

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World Oral Health Day 2025: New campaign to be revealed at FDIWDC24

ISTANBUL, Turkey: The eagerly anticipated World Oral Health Day (WOHD) 2025 campaign will be unveiled at the 2024 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC24) ...

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New study provides important insights into digitisation of dentistry in low- and middle‑income countries

YEREVAN, Armenia: While the digitisation of dentistry continues to progress steadily throughout regions with highly advanced capitalist economies, a book ...

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Dentsply Sirona presents Primescan 2, the first cloud‑native intra‑oral scanner

BENSHEIM, Germany: Dentsply Sirona has launched Primescan 2, a next-generation intra-oral scanner that introduces a new era of digital patient care, ...

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New study highlights the environmental impacts of patient sedation

LEEDS, England: Dentistry is a significant contributor to carbon emissions, and in the UK, dental services provided through the National Health Service ...

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Study compares effect of electronic cigarettes, cigarettes, waterpipes and smokeless tobacco on dental implants

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Smokers have been shown to have a higher chance of developing peri-implant disease. However, there is a lack of research comparing ...

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The novel Proclaim 3D-printing solution for customised at-home oral hygiene

Current methods of oral hygiene rely on old technology that requires repeated instruction and dexterity to master. Often, patients are unable to achieve ...

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UK researchers identify bacteria capable of destroying head and neck cancer

LONDON, England: Treatment of head and neck cancer is notoriously complex, and only few advances have been made in the last 20 years. Last month, however, ...

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Chinese company accused of illegally acquiring thousands of corpses for dental bone grafts

TAIYUAN, China: Over the last couple of weeks, details have begun emerging of an investigation into a disturbing and highly profitable trade in dead body ...

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Partnerships for a world with optimal oral health

ISTANBUL, Turkey: In a world where oral disease affects nearly half of the global population, achieving universal coverage for oral healthcare by 2030 is an...

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Empowering the future leaders in dentistry at the Young Dentists Forum

ISTANBUL, Turkey: Dental care in Turkey has gained widespread popularity, attracting people from around the world seeking treatment. Known for its ...

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Researchers find that some periodontic residency programmes are reusing healing abutments

CHICAGO, US: Although manufacturers indicate that healing abutments (HAs) are single-use components, HAs are sometimes reused in clinical practice. Academic...

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Swedish healthcare staff face difficulty in consistently identifying elder abuse

JÖNKÖPING, Sweden: Elder abuse is a significant issue worldwide, and 2017 research reported a global prevalence of 15.7%. Researchers in Sweden recently ...

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Romania tops EU list of dental graduates

BRUSSELS, Belgium: High educational standards and affordable tuition fees make Romania an attractive destination for aspiring dental professionals from ...

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“Try to make a 3D-printed shell complete denture for a complete arch reconstruction”

A new case series has documented the testing and use of 3D-printed shell complete dentures as a diagnostic tool in implant planning and provisional ...

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New study urges NHS to address widening disparities in access to dental care

LEEDS, England: A new study exploring the disparities in access to National Health Service (NHS) dental care across different neighbourhoods in England has ...

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Implant planning made easier with 3D-printed shell complete dentures

INDIANAPOLIS, US: Where time can realistically and safely be saved in dental and restorative treatments, so can both money and patient chair time. A new ...

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Using AI to address oral healthcare inequities requires wide-ranging collaboration

NASHVILLE, Tenn., US: Oral disease disproportionately affects low-income and minority populations. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing in ...

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Botulinum toxin in dentistry: Study shows trends in applications

WARDHA, India: The use of botulinum toxin (BT), commonly referred to as Botox, is gaining traction in the dental field, offering both therapeutic and ...

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Study finds UK sugar reduction policies have been only partially successful

LONDON, UK: The government of the United Kingdom and Great Britain and Northern Ireland has made headlines over the past decade for policies focused on ...

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Northern Ireland exempt from EU dental amalgam ban

BELFAST, Northern Ireland: Earlier this year, the European Parliament voted in favour of a total phase-out of dental amalgam from 1 January 2025. This ...

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The digital laboratory of the future is automated

In 2017, master dental technician Stephan Kreimer joined the family business as the managing director of Kreimer Dentallabor, a state-of-the-art dental ...

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How 3D-printing technology and printing angle affect the accuracy of dental casts

ISTANBUL, Turkey: Being able to accurately replicate intra-oral conditions is vital for successful restorative treatments. Although digital workflows have ...

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Study identifies gaps in Turkish dentists’ knowledge of oral cancer and mucosal lesions

RIZE, Turkey: According to the American Cancer Society, 58,450 new oropharyngeal cancer cases and 12,230 deaths are expected in the US alone in 2024. The ...

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Study investigates silent stress among adolescents in the dental setting

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Pain or fear of pain during dental treatment, whether it be from anaesthetic injections, tooth extraction or orthodontic treatment, is ...

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Align Technology introduces iTero Design Suite

TEMPE, Ariz., US: Align Technology has introduced the iTero Design Suite, a new software innovation aimed at helping dental professionals increase practice ...

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Dental group to take on 12,000 Scottish NHS patients

GLASGOW, Scotland: As announced in the June issue of BDJ Team, Scottish dental group Clyde Munro will be taking on new National Health Service (NHS) ...

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Groundbreaking agreement expands dental care funding for children, the elderly and the disabled in Iceland

REYKJAVIK, Iceland: A new agreement signed on 13 June between the Icelandic Dental Association and Iceland Health, the country’s provider of publicly ...

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