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Virtual reality haptics enhance preclinical endodontic training

KUOPIO, Finland: In recent years, virtual reality (VR) and haptic technologies have been increasingly integrated into dental curricula alongside ...

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“Sustainable dentistry is good for the patient, good for the practice and good for the environment”

COLOGNE, Germany: At this year’s 2025 International Dental Show (IDS), American dental innovator Dentsply Sirona impressed attendees with its range of ...

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Digital workflows for conversion prostheses in full-arch implant dentistry

Implant treatment for full-arch fixed restorations has been around for decades now.1–3 The treatment usually involves four to six implants placed in ...

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AI-enhanced 3D bioprinting enables custom oral soft-tissue grafts

SINGAPORE: Gingival tissue grafting is a well-established procedure in periodontal therapy; however, conventional techniques are often associated with ...

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Perfected imperfection? The influence of artificial intelligence in orthodontics

LEIPZIG, Germany: Borne by the currents of economic efficiency, time-saving and convenience, artificial intelligence (AI) continues its steady yet rigorous ...

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“Our innovation cycle has evolved throughout the years”

Dentsply Sirona is a global leader in dental innovation and is driving growth across key regions. In this interview at DS World Dubai 2025, Xavier Carro ...

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Working smarter than ever: An interview with laboratory technician Daniel Portal

Exocad software trainer and laboratory technician Daniel Portal from the US has worked in the profession of dental technology for 14 years and has been an ...

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New study could help shape guidelines for GenAI use in dental education

RIGA, Latvia: As artificial intelligence (AI) is slowly taking root in dentistry and has the potential to improve clinical care, researchers are performing ...

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Demystifying artificial intelligence: A welcome guide for the entire dental team

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked both curiosity and scepticism across numerous professions, including dentistry. For many, the term ...

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Trends in and growth drivers of the dental market in the Middle East

BURNABY, Canada: Poor oral health has been contributing to a global silent epidemic that countries have been striving to combat for decades. Based on data ...

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“We are often of service to so many others but tend to neglect ourselves”

Dr Joshua Austin is a practising restorative dentist from San Antonio in the US and speaks on practice management and clinical dentistry. In his upcoming ...

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VR haptics: Potential and challenges in dental education

KUOPIO, Finland: Once considered science fiction, haptics-enhanced virtual reality (VR) training now plays a supportive role in dental simulation practice ...

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New analysis investigates the accuracy of AI in approximal caries detection

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the dental industry in a radical way, and its influence is being felt especially ...

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Digitalisation for the conventional and analogue dentist: Ten key points

Technology enabling a digital workflow has transformed dental practice, providing new opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency and the patient ...

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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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Clinical success in guided full-arch rehabilitation using Smilecloud

Digital workflows in dentistry have revolutionised how clinicians approach complex procedures, enhancing precision, efficiency and patient outcomes. Among ...

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Redefining the patient experience with Primescan 2

Dr Yo-Han Choi is a dentist and co-owner of Canada Bay Dental in Sydney in Australia. In this interview with Dental Tribune International, he shares his ...

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The best of both worlds: A hybrid digital–analogue workflow for a maxillary full-arch implant-supported prosthesis

Full-arch implant-supported fixed protheses have become a highly desired solution for the rehabilitation of patients with terminal dentition or completely ...

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Predictability of the CAD/CAM workflow in today’s aesthetic cases

Although CAD/CAM technology is not new to our profession, its widespread use is increasingly becoming the norm rather than the exception among dental ...

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Key factors for successful restorations: Prioritising communication and patient-centred outcomes

For master dental technician Vincent Fehmer, prioritising communication and understanding patient preferences are paramount for achieving successful ...

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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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“Thinking cloud‑native has raised the bar”

The launch of Primescan 2 in September was one small step for Dentsply Sirona and one giant leap for digital dentistry. It being the first cloud-native ...

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Formnext Chicago 2025 postponed

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany: Owing to an unfavourable scheduling constellation and the challenging situation in the additive manufacturing industry, Formnext...

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“The new cloud-native intra-oral scanning solution within DS Core has been transformative for my practice”

Dr Melonie MacDonald is a seasoned dentist, having over 30 years of experience, and the owner of Citadel Dental in St. Albert in Alberta in Canada. In this ...

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“We have all been using AI in various forms without even realising it”

A new webinar on the Colgate Oral Health Network will guide dental professionals in selecting and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in ...

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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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Connect, communicate and co‑discover

A common challenge faced by the dental professional is that of seeing confusion in a patient’s eyes when oral hygiene issues or the need for treatment is ...

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Leading US research institute given funding to develop AI-based materials to replace amalgam

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., US: In yet another milestone for the advance of artificial intelligence (AI) in the dental industry, the ADA Forsyth Institute recently ...

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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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2023 global insights: Market developments and top five companies in the intra-oral scanner market

CAD/CAM was first introduced in 1973 and continues to evolve, adapting to the wave of innovation and digitisation.1 The first intra-oral scanner was ...

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