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World Oral Health Day spotlights action on UN oral health commitments

GENEVA, Switzerland: Held annually on 20 March, World Oral Health Day (WOHD) highlights the role of oral health in overall health and quality of life. This...

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US dentistry: ADA highlights challenges in AI adoption

CHICAGO, US: Broad adoption of artificial intelligence-based (AI-based) tools by US dental clinics could significantly improve diagnostics, treatment ...

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Philippines plans licensing system to stop illegal dentistry

MANILA, Philippines: Unlicensed dental practice is widespread in the Philippines. Health authorities are set to roll out a national operating licensure ...

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Garlic extract in mouthwash may be a safe alternative to chlorhexidine

SHARJAH, UAE: Besides the negative side effects, health experts are increasingly concerned that long-term or improper use of chlorhexidine-containing ...

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CARIES DETECTOR: Enhancing precision in conservative caries removal

TOKYO, Japan: Caries excavation is often decided at the margin. In practice, the challenge is not recognising caries; it is choosing an excavation end-point...

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Burn-out and well-being among dentists treating trauma survivors

OSLO, Norway: Oral health professionals providing care for survivors of torture and abuse and patients with severe dental anxiety face unique emotional and ...

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Saudi Arabia boosts local hiring in private dental sector

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is stepping up efforts to prioritise local dentists in private clinics. New rules will ensure that more Saudi ...

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Using AI in dentistry to minimise the risk of formal complaints

Formal complaints are one of the most stressful aspects of clinical dental practice and are widely recognised as a significant source of professional ...

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Study highlights oral health challenges in children with severe obesity

BORDEAUX, France: Research on children with severe or complex obesity suggests that oral health is often sidelined, despite its close links to overall ...

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Cutting dentistry’s nitrous oxide footprint

LONDON, England: The National Health Service (NHS) has committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and is focused on reducing anaesthetic gas use. In UK ...

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Dental anxiety and quality of life among adults in the UAE

RAS AL-KHAIMAH, UAE: Although the association between dental anxiety and oral health-related quality of life is well established internationally, evidence ...

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Trends in five key areas of dental anxiety research

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Dental anxiety research has surged over the past three decades, reflecting growing recognition of its impact on oral health and patient ...

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New study shows that arginine modulates dental biofilm virulence

AARHUS, Denmark: Recent research increasingly highlights the importance of ecology-based strategies in caries prevention. A new human clinical study has ...

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COVID-19 vaccines and oral symptoms: How a safety study was twisted by anti-vaccine commentary

BRNO, Czech Republic: Reports of oral symptoms after COVID-19 vaccination have recently re-entered online debate after the publication of a ...

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SARS-CoV-2 pandemic reshaped oral care inequities in Sweden—study

UMEÅ, Sweden: As post-pandemic research continues to examine how different public health responses shaped oral healthcare access and outcomes, a new study ...

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Dental aesthetics tied to well-being and academic success in students

AMMAN, Jordan: Dental and facial aesthetics do more than shape a smile; they can influence how individuals perform socially and academically, according to ...

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Injectable composite hydrogel shows promise for pulp–dentine repair

SHANGHAI, China: Although root canal therapy and vital pulp therapy can be effective in controlling infection and preserving tooth structure, they do not ...

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New care network improves dental access for cancer survivors

LEEDS, England: Improving oral healthcare for patients who have completed treatment for head and neck cancer remains a persistent challenge in the UK. Many ...

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City University Ajman wins AEEDC Student Competition 2025

DUBAI, UAE: The UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC) Student Competition has become a cornerstone of the scientific ...

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Glasgow Caledonian to lead national doctoral programme in oral health

GLASGOW, Scotland: Glasgow Caledonian University has recently secured £2.6 million (€3.0 million*) to lead a new UK-wide doctoral training programme ...

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Dutch study finds strong support for AI and calls for structured education

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: According to a new cross-sectional study, dental professionals and students in the Netherlands are broadly positive about the role ...

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War-driven stress takes a toll on dental students’ mental health

AL-NABEK, Syria: Years of conflict have left deep psychological scars on Syria’s future healthcare workforce. New research among health sciences students ...

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Type 2 diabetes may increase salivary sugars, shifting oral biofilms toward caries

OSAKA, Japan: People living with Type 2 diabetes have been reported to experience a higher incidence of dental caries, but the biological pathways ...

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“Being a role model is one of the most rewarding ways to transfer knowledge and skills”

Role models shape how dental students see the profession, their own potential and even their well-being. In a recent British Dental Journal special feature ...

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“The Midwinter Meeting will offer unmatched opportunities to learn, grow and connect”

As the incoming president of the Chicago Dental Society (CDS), Dr Philip L. Schefke, clinical assistant professor at the Midwestern University College of ...

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Study maps “tooth-making” mesenchymal cells on the lingual side

SEOUL, South Korea: Researchers in Seoul have mapped embryonic dental cells that appear pre-programmed either to build the tooth itself or to form its ...

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“A healthy research environment should maintain strong centres of excellence”

A new study by Dr Abanoub Riad, associate professor in the Department of Public Health at Masaryk University in Brno in the Czech Republic, has cast light ...

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Most UK adults do not realise that periodontal disease may be associated with diabetes, study finds

LONDON, England: More than a third of UK adults in a study by periodontal health brand Corsodyl experience bleeding gingivae at least once a month when they...

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New resources help dentists identify patients at risk of cardiovascular disease

DALLAS, US: Government survey data from 2019 shows that approximately 29 million Americans see a dentist annually but not another medical professional, ...

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“The link between periodontitis and systemic disease plays a major role for men”

As evidence for the interplay between periodontal and systemic disease grows, severe periodontitis is increasingly being recognised as a risk factor for ...

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