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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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Functional dentistry spotlights the importance of the oral microbiome

LONDON, England: The inextricable relationship between a person’s oral and overall health has the potential to radically transform the dental industry and...

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The silent threat: Practice embezzlement in dentistry and preventing it

Embezzlement affects more than half of all dental practitioners at some point and often has devastating financial consequences. For over three decades, ...

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Registration for 30^th Dental South China International Expo is now open

GUANGZHOU, China: The 30th Dental South China International Expo will be held on 3–6 March 2025 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. ...

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National health survey indicates state of Scotland NHS dentistry continuing to deteriorate

EDINBURGH, Scotland: The lamentable state of public health dentistry across the UK is now glaringly obvious and concern continues to be raised in various ...

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Leading university champions holistic approach to sustainability

MONTREAL, Canada: As the world increasingly comes to terms with the immense impact produced upon the environment by industrial capitalist societies, the ...

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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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NHS dental service in Scotland continues to shrink as “dental deserts” appear across the country

EDINBURGH, Scotland: As each week passes, the UK dental care crisis continues to deepen, despite political rhetoric and policies to the contrary. Because of...

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“Antibiotic resistance could become a serious problem”

Given the frequent prescription of antibiotics by dentists to manage infection, keeping abreast of global trends in antibiotic use is crucial to identifying...

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Latest figures from Sweden indicate that temporomandibular disorder is on the rise

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: A recent public health study in Sweden has revealed an intriguing and important phenomenon: temporomandibular disorder in the country is ...

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Amalgam replacement: When and why are hybrid ceramics a great option?

LAMEZIA TERME, Italy: The selection of the restorative material is a crucial step in prosthodontics. Hybrid ceramics offer a range of properties well suited...

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Hospital dental trainees in England to receive pay uplift after strike action

LONDON, England: After two years of sustained industrial action, hospital dental trainees in England have voted to accept a government offer to increase ...

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Latest government report reveals alarming state of Australian oral health

CANBERRA, Australia: A new report published by the Australian government on 4 October has exposed the appalling state of oral health and dental care across ...

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UK university partners with mydentist for new route to GDC registration for overseas dentists

LANCASTER, England: As the UK continues to struggle through a prolonged oral healthcare crisis, a gnawing problem remains the recruitment and retainment of ...

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Dental teams could help detect undiagnosed diabetes in patients

BIRMINGHAM, England: Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in Europe and is strongly associated with periodontitis. An estimated one in ...

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Help on the way for unregistered dental patients in Scotland

DUMFRIES, Scotland: After years of governmental neglect, the UK is now in the middle of a public dental health crisis. Caused mainly by underfunding and ...

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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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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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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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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 evaluates primary personality types among dental students

Numerous studies have investigated prevalent personality types among dental students with a view to the predictive value for success in training. A new ...

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“Our contributions play a crucial role in advancing FDI’s vision and ensuring that its impact is felt worldwide”

As the flagship scientific journal of FDI World Dental Federation, the International Dental Journal (IDJ) plays a crucial role in advancing and embodying ...

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Exploring the hidden factors behind oral health behaviours at ISDH 2024

The final day of this year’s International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH), will start with a fascinating plenary session featuring Prof. Nam-Hee Kim ...

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“The future is already here”

One of the prominent speakers at DDS.Berlin, the first edition of the Digital Dentistry Show, was Dr Raquel Zita Gomes, a Portuguese implant specialist with...

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BIOLASE announces delisting from Nasdaq amid ongoing financial difficulties

LAKE FOREST, Calif., US: On 18 June, the American dental laser manufacturer BIOLASE announced its delisting from the Nasdaq Stock Market, a move which took ...

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How to polish a composite restoration in the posterior area

Every dentist aims to polish to a high gloss without damaging the freshly modelled occlusal surface. To achieve this, it is essential to use high-quality ...

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The grass is greener: Under increasing economic pressure, Hong Kong residents seek dental care elsewhere

HONG KONG: Facing some of the highest private healthcare costs in the world, due to high labour costs, limited public dental services and restricted ...

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Rise of unethical at-home dental services in India

NEW DELHI, India: According to the online Indian newspaper ThePrint, the number of unethical at-home dental services is slowly increasing in India. Certain ...

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Webinar to explore orthodontic therapy in the context of minimally invasive treatment

A free webinar on 19 June will offer participants an opportunity to learn about how to implement orthodontic treatment as a fundamental tool in the context...

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