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New Zealand Dental Association wants more dental students

AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Besides a persistent dental crisis, New Zealand is facing an annual migration net loss of tens of thousands of young working age ...

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Experts publish new consensus guidance on managing dentine hypersensitivity in the Middle East and Africa

LEIPZIG, Germany: A recent expert review has set out evidence-based consensus recommendations to help dental teams in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) ...

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Study investigates chairside HIV testing in London dental clinics

LONDON, England: In the Global North, HIV/Aids is often seen as a historic problem; however, as UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima stressed in a new ...

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Oral health-related quality of life in head and neck cancer: What a new systematic review reveals

ABERDEEN, Scotland: Head and neck cancer is a highly debilitating disease that has profound consequences for oral function, nutrition, communication and ...

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Optimising oral health outcomes for cancer patients: A clinician’s guide to prevention and management

As dental professionals, we have all had that gut-wrenching moment when a cancer patient walks through our door mid-treatment. Their mouths are full of ...

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New dental training centre to open in Barking and boost NHS care

BARKING, England: Queen Mary University of London, in partnership with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council, has announced the opening of a ...

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IDEC celebrates successful fourth event held in Jakarta

JAKARTA, Indonesia: The fourth Indonesia Dental Exhibition and Conference (IDEC) was held this week at the Jakarta International Convention Center, marking ...

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Mouth cancer incidence in England hits all-time high

LEEDS, England: Recent epidemiological studies and global cancer surveillance indicate a significant increase in the incidence and mortality rates of mouth ...

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Ethnic inequalities in UK oral health: Evidence, gaps and priorities for action

LONDON, England: The structural asymmetries that pervade society as a whole are inevitably reproduced within specific industries, dentistry being no ...

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Study highlights potential and risks of AI tools in dental record-keeping

LONDON, England: One of the key promises of artificial intelligence-based (AI-based) tools in dentistry is the expediting of time-consuming tasks. The ...

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Global dental research excellence concentrated in wealthy English-speaking nations

BRNO, Czech Republic: A recent bibliometric study has mapped the global landscape of dental research excellence and identified marked differences across ...

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“Inappropriate antibiotic use can be a symptom of health system inequity”

Antimicrobial resistance is a mounting global health threat, and dentistry accounts for a notable share of antibiotic use. In conflict-affected settings ...

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“Our goal is to make oral synbiotics an accessible preventive tool for childhood caries”

In many parts of the world, unequal access to oral health professionals and facilities makes it difficult for communities to receive adequate care. This ...

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Dental caries burden remains high across MENA despite gradual improvements

TEHRAN, Iran: A new analysis of Global Burden of Disease data from 2021 shows that, while some indicators of dental caries have improved across the Middle ...

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Dental procedures and their relationship with postoperative peri-prosthetic joint infection

LEIPZIG, Germany: As the global population ages, the number of total joint arthroplasties (TJAs), particularly of the hip and knee, correspondingly ...

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New studies link oral health to cerebrovascular health

COLUMBIA, S.C., US: Growing evidence continues to demonstrate the far-reaching impact of oral health on systemic well-being. Just recently, two new studies ...

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New FDI report underscores illegal dental practice as a growing global health risk

GENEVA, Switzerland: A comprehensive new survey by FDI World Dental Federation has revealed that illegal dental practice is an escalating global public ...

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The steady rise of dental tourism and the risks of cheap treatment abroad

LONDON, England: Driven by the NHS dental crisis, an increasing number of UK patients seeking cheaper dental work overseas are encountering unexpected ...

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“Helping people regain control in the dental chair can ripple out into daily life”

Few experiences evoke as much fear as sitting in the dental chair—especially for those whose trust was broken early in life. Bridging the fields of ...

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Zinc compound offers non-staining alternative to silver diamine fluoride

NEW YORK, US: Although silver diamine fluoride remains an effective non-invasive option for treating caries, its characteristic black staining is a major ...

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Dentists urged to take a front-line role in tackling intimate partner violence

PHILADELPHIA, US: A new advisory paper calls on dental professionals to recognise their pivotal role in identifying and supporting those who have suffered ...

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Breaking the silence: How dental shame undermines oral health and equity

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: A new interdisciplinary commentary by researchers in Denmark calls for dentistry to confront one of its most powerful but overlooked ...

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Researchers lead landmark study to transform jaw pain treatment

PITTSBURGH, US: A new US$17 million research initiative led by the University of Pittsburgh is set to revolutionise understanding and treatment of ...

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College of General Dentistry publishes new edition of Standards in Dentistry

LONDON, England: The UK College of General Dentistry has released the third edition of Standards in Dentistry, a comprehensive and freely accessible online ...

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One in three young adults in the US skip dental visits, study shows

BOSTON, US: In the US, dental care remains largely excluded from medical insurance and separated from public health initiatives that promote prevention. A ...

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The future of dentistry: Younger female dentists are reshaping the profession

CHICAGO, US: Dentistry is undergoing a generational and gender shift. As highlighted in The U.S. Dentist Workforce, a new report from the American Dental ...

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FDI World Dental Congress 2026: Reuniting the global dental community in historic Prague

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: From 4 to 7 September 2026, dental professionals from across the globe will gather in the heart of Europe for an event that ...

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“The Oral Health Observatory has been a goldmine of insights for China”

As oral health takes on growing importance within broader public health strategies, data-driven insights are becoming essential for shaping effective policy...

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General Dental Council publishes assessment on use of AI in dentistry

LONDON, England: The UK’s General Dental Council has emphasised its commitment to understanding and monitoring the evolving impact of artificial ...

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Cannabis use disorder linked to more than triple the risk of oral cancer

SAN DIEGO, US: As cannabis use becomes more common, its health risks remain under investigation—particularly its impact on cancer. Some users develop ...

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