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Trust AI, the ChatGPT for dentists, raises US$6 million in seed funding

SAN FRANCISCO, US: The migration of myriad dental services on to the cloud is one of the major dimensions of transformation occurring in dentistry. A key ...

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Study explores impact of antipsychotic medication on oral health

BILBAO, Spain: While the systemic health implications of neuropsychiatric disorders are well recognised, their connection to poor oral health—in ...

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Survey exposes systemic failings behind burn-out in dental teams

DUNDEE, Scotland: A landmark UK study has found that stress and burn-out across the dental workforce stem largely from systemic issues, particularly within ...

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Study reveals major gaps in public understanding of dental team and urgent care access

CARDIFF, Wales: A new qualitative study has found that many dental patients in Wales remain unclear about the different roles within National Health Service...

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Dental research award goes to Heidelberg Institute of Global Health

HEIDELBERG, Germany: The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research has honoured Prof. Stefan Listl of Heidelberg University ...

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UK government unveils plan to combat festering dental crisis

LONDON, England: The current state of public health dentistry in the UK is, without question, lamentable. Plagued by financial, personnel and regulatory ...

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Alarming oral health crisis among youth in secure residential care

JÖNKÖPING, Sweden: When young people are placed in care, child welfare services, healthcare authorities and institutional care providers assume ...

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Mobile app for at-home dental screening exhibits both benefits and shortcomings

CARDIFF, Wales: As humanity continues to lean into artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies for all manner of basic life challenges, the realm ...

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How to fix UK dental deserts: Global lessons from 26 countries

LONDON, England: Equitable access to high-quality dental care is one of the major public health challenges the UK has had to grapple with in recent years. ...

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New study sheds light on discrimination of dental patients in Syrian clinics

DAMASCUS, Syria: As health workers, dentists are occasionally placed at risk of disease transmission, since they are exposed to bloodborne infections of ...

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Researchers in the UK and India aim to combat antibiotic overprescription in dentistry

LEEDS, England: While antibiotics remain essential for treating infectious diseases, their global efficacy is declining owing to the rise of antimicrobial ...

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Researchers develop dental floss capable of measuring stress

MEDFORD, Mass., US: Stress can present as a wide range of physical, emotional and social symptoms, such as irritability, headache, anxiety and elevated ...

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One in four Americans lacks dental insurance, ADA urges wider preventive coverage

CHICAGO, US: Despite growing recognition of the importance of oral health to overall health, access to dental care remains out of reach for millions of ...

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Younger generations increasingly vulnerable to online dental misinformation

CHICAGO, US: A new report commissioned by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has confirmed rising concerns about the influence of online ...

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Future-ready dental graduates: Embracing the next wave of digital transformation in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia: Encompassing innovations such as virtual care, remote monitoring, mobile health apps and artificial intelligence (AI), digital health ...

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Children’s dental health imperilled by US fluoride bans

BOSTON, US: Among the countless controversial aspects of Donald Trump’s current tenure as the US president, the commitment by Secretary of Health and ...

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Sugary baby pouches under increasing critical scrutiny in the UK

LONDON, England: The commercial baby food industry powerfully shapes early childhood nutrition in the UK and globally. Despite its trusted image, its ...

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“The future of the EFP is extremely bright”

As the global conversation around oral health continues to evolve, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is playing an increasingly influential ...

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Report underscores significant health and financial benefits of sugar-free gum consumption

LONDON, England: While chewing gum may be considered a somewhat undesirable habit, sugar-free varieties have been proved to be highly beneficial for oral ...

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Hong Kong’s government dental clinics begin filling teeth

HONG KONG: A rapidly ageing population and widening wealth gap are contributing to an urgent need for affordable access to dental services in Hong Kong. On ...

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HKU researchers launch world’s first AI-based oral oncology clinic

HONG KONG: Oral cancer remains a significant global health concern, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen prevention efforts and promote early ...

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Blood pressure checks begin at Essex NHS dental clinics

CHELMSFORD, England: The public-facing nature of dentistry has led to clinicians becoming increasingly involved in caring for patients’ systemic health, ...

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Women disproportionately affected by UK dental crisis, new report shows

LONDON, England: The UK dental crisis is a highly significant public health issue, having escalated in recent years owing to continued reductions in ...

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Oral microbiota may serve as a biomarker for early autism screening

HONG KONG: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a global public health concern. Early identification and timely support for children with ASD can significantly...

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NHS overhaul sparks fears for dental public health

LONDON, England: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to abolish National Health Service (NHS) England, aiming to integrate its functions ...

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Oral health under threat from climate change, says new study

NEW DELHI, India: While the effects of climate change on general health are well documented, its impact on oral health remains less explored. A new scoping ...

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One in seven 12-year-olds in Germany suffer from MIH

VIENNA, Austria: Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) has a significantly high global prevalence, affecting around 14% of the world’s population, and ...

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Driving diversity in the dental industry: An interview with community-minded endodontist Dr Chanelle Small

In today’s interconnected world, networking is crucial for personal and professional success because building strong relationships, fostering meaningful ...

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“A happy mouth is a happy mind”: FDI highlights the link between oral and mental health with a new song

GENEVA, Switzerland: How does oral health affect mental well-being? This World Oral Health Day (WOHD), celebrated globally every year on March 20, FDI World...

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Global perspectives on oral health: Collaborative efforts to tackle a worldwide challenge

LEIPZIG, Germany: Although oral health is increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of overall health, significant disparities in access to care and ...

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