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Prague to host global dental community for the 2026 FDI World Dental Congress

GENEVA, Switzerland: From 4 to 7 September, Prague will host the 2026 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC26), bringing together dental professionals from ...

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Review highlights need to integrate oral health into chronic kidney disease care

CINCINNATI, US: Oral health remains largely absent from chronic kidney disease (CKD) care, despite evidence that patients with CKD often have a high burden...

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Microplastics in dentistry: “A precautionary approach is warranted”

Polymer-based dental materials, oral care products and routine clinical procedures may all contribute to the release of microplastics and nanoplastics, but ...

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Study explores how bovine milk and plant-based alternatives affect oral biofilm

BERN, Switzerland: As interest in plant-based milk alternatives continues to grow, more data is needed to understand their oral health implications in ...

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World No Tobacco Day: E‑cigarettes present growing challenges for dental care

GENEVA, Switzerland: Dental teams are on the front line in addressing tobacco use; however, advising patients on cessation has become more complex with the ...

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Danish study examines aligner treatment in general dental and orthodontic practice

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: In Denmark, dental care regulations state that orthodontic treatment should ideally be led by orthodontists, but adult aligner ...

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GC International Dental Symposium to address complex oral rehabilitation

TOKYO, Japan: Set for 3 and 4 October in Tokyo, the sixth GC International Dental Symposium will bring together general practitioners, specialists, dental ...

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Review highlights gaps in undergraduate implant education in UK and Ireland

BRISTOL, England: Although dental implantology has traditionally been regarded as a postgraduate subject, graduating dentists increasingly need to ...

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Beyond nylon: Review explores use of silicone toothbrushes in preventive oral care

CINCINNATI, US: Equitable global oral health requires preventive tools that are affordable and sustainable, but plastic toothbrushes with nylon bristles may...

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Clinical trial evaluates enhanced fluoride varnish for preventing childhood caries

HONG KONG, China: Functionalised tricalcium phosphate (fTCP) was developed to keep calcium and phosphate from reacting prematurely with fluoride in ...

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“Emotional intelligence is the thread that underpins every successful interaction in dentistry”

Dentistry demands clinical precision, often within tight time constraints and under pressure to meet patients’ expectations, but effective practice ...

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Dentsply Sirona launches AI-enabled diagnostic aid for periapical radiolucencies

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona has launched Smart View – Detect, a diagnostic aid that employs artificial intelligence (AI) to detect periapical ...

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England’s supervised toothbrushing schemes expand amid funding concerns

SHEFFIELD, England: Supervised toothbrushing programmes for young children are expanding rapidly across England, according to a new study, and the ...

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Gum Health Day puts prevention in focus

LEIPZIG, Germany: Gum Health Day 2026 marks the start of a three-year global awareness campaign by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) under the...

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US dental opioid dispensing drops sharply but remains high internationally

ANN ARBOR, Mich., US: Opioid overprescription remains a major concern in dentistry. Although the prescription of opioids by dentists in the US has decreased...

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“We aim to develop and strengthen lasting relationships”

On 3 and 4 October, dental professionals from around the world will gather in Tokyo in Japan for the sixth GC International Dental Symposium. Organised as ...

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Koelnmesse and dmg events announce the launch of the IDEM Saudi Arabia 2026

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Koelnmesse and dmg events have announced the launch of the annual International Dentistry Exhibition and Meeting in Saudi Arabia (IDEM...

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Study links oral bacterium to breast cancer initiation and progression

BALTIMORE, US: Growing evidence suggests that the oral microbiome may influence the development of cancers beyond the oral cavity. In a recent preclinical ...

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Beyond cosmetics to care: Biocompatible tooth whitening

SHANGHAI, China: A new approach to tooth whitening could offer a safer option for home use. Researchers have developed a biocompatible powder that ...

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Which universities are top of the QS dentistry ranking for 2026?

SOLNA, Sweden: Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a leading global higher education analyst, has recently published its annual QS World University Rankings by ...

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“KRAKDENT has become a key meeting point for the dental industry”

As one of the leading dental exhibitions in central and eastern Europe, KRAKDENT has grown significantly over the past three decades. Organised by Targi w ...

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Elite athletes face hidden oral health crisis

LONDON, England: Elite athletes may represent peak physical performance, but growing evidence suggests that their oral health is often far from ...

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Dental lighting exposure linked to retinal damage, study finds

CHENGDU, China: Epidemiological data suggests that dentists have a higher prevalence of ocular disease than other professionals, but the reasons remain ...

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Israeli initiative improves dental care for patients with disabilities

VIENNA, Austria: Many patients with disabilities are treated under general anaesthesia to manage anxiety or behavioural challenges. However, this approach ...

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FDI World Dental Congress 2026 to present forward-looking scientific programme

GENEVA, Switzerland: The FDI World Dental Congress (WDC) 2026 will take place in Prague in the Czech Republic from 4 to 7 September, bringing the global ...

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Wearable oral biosensor detects inflammation in real time

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, US: A new intra-oral biosensor developed in the US could transform how periodontal disease is detected and monitored. Aiming to help...

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BDA warns dentist expansion alone will not solve NHS dental crisis

LONDON, England: The UK government’s plan to expand registration routes for overseas dentists has been positioned as a major step towards easing the ...

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Snus linked to gingival damage but not periodontitis, review finds

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: As the popularity of snus continues to grow, so too does the diversity of products available, which now include portion-packed snus and ...

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The minimally invasive mandate: Are UK dental schools keeping pace?

Despite rapid advancements in digital cariology and biomaterials, a translation gap remains between modern clinical capabilities and resources and the ...

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Review makes the case for stronger sugar policies in India

MUMBAI, India: India’s growing appetite for sugar is no longer just a dietary concern; it is a mounting public health crisis. From fizzy drinks to ...

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