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“AI is aimed at augmenting rather than replacing oral health practitioners’ judgement and skills”

A new review article by US researchers explores the inequities and biases in oral healthcare and highlights the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in...

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New study highlights the environmental impacts of patient sedation

LEEDS, England: Dentistry is a significant contributor to carbon emissions, and in the UK, dental services provided through the National Health Service ...

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Interview: Multilayer materials enhance the efficacy of aligner treatment

According to a recent study, aligner force depends on the type of material and the direction of movement, and multilayer materials are superior to ...

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DentalForum EMEA builds on success of DentalForum Europe

BARCELONA, Spain: Now in its tenth year, DentalForum is heading to Spain for the first Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) edition of the exclusive ...

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Researchers find that some periodontic residency programmes are reusing healing abutments

CHICAGO, US: Although manufacturers indicate that healing abutments (HAs) are single-use components, HAs are sometimes reused in clinical practice. Academic...

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Swedish healthcare staff face difficulty in consistently identifying elder abuse

JÖNKÖPING, Sweden: Elder abuse is a significant issue worldwide, and 2017 research reported a global prevalence of 15.7%. Researchers in Sweden recently ...

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“Try to make a 3D-printed shell complete denture for a complete arch reconstruction”

A new case series has documented the testing and use of 3D-printed shell complete dentures as a diagnostic tool in implant planning and provisional ...

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New study urges NHS to address widening disparities in access to dental care

LEEDS, England: A new study exploring the disparities in access to National Health Service (NHS) dental care across different neighbourhoods in England has ...

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Implant planning made easier with 3D-printed shell complete dentures

INDIANAPOLIS, US: Where time can realistically and safely be saved in dental and restorative treatments, so can both money and patient chair time. A new ...

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Using AI to address oral healthcare inequities requires wide-ranging collaboration

NASHVILLE, Tenn., US: Oral disease disproportionately affects low-income and minority populations. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing in ...

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Study finds UK sugar reduction policies have been only partially successful

LONDON, UK: The government of the United Kingdom and Great Britain and Northern Ireland has made headlines over the past decade for policies focused on ...

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How 3D-printing technology and printing angle affect the accuracy of dental casts

ISTANBUL, Turkey: Being able to accurately replicate intra-oral conditions is vital for successful restorative treatments. Although digital workflows have ...

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Dental group to take on 12,000 Scottish NHS patients

GLASGOW, Scotland: As announced in the June issue of BDJ Team, Scottish dental group Clyde Munro will be taking on new National Health Service (NHS) ...

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Osstem World Meeting in Seoul: A gathering of minds towards professional excellence

SEOUL, South Korea: Osstem Implant, a global leader in dental implant sales, showcased its commitment to advancing digital dentistry at the 2024 Osstem ...

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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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Results of cleft lip/palate and maternal metabolism study surprise researchers

Last month, Dental Tribune International (DTI) covered a new study on how lipid metabolism and maternal weight influence orofacial cleft (OFC) risk in ...

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Osstem Implant announces call for abstracts for London event—and CAS-KIT prize

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: Osstem Implant is calling for abstracts for poster presentations at the 2024 Osstem–Hiossen Meeting in Europe, to be held at ...

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Instagram helps researchers evaluate patient satisfaction with clear aligner therapy

Aligner orthodontics is one of the fastest-growing areas of cosmetic dental treatment. To broadly assess patient satisfaction with aligner therapy, a team ...

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Research suggests UK government can help dentists help hungry patients

More than 11 million people in the United Kingdom, have reported food insecurity over a 12 month period according to The Trussel Trust. Dental clinicians ...

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Asiga showcases human-centred design at DDS.Berlin

BERLIN, Germany: Held at the end of June, DDS.Berlin, the first edition of the Digital Dentistry Show, was packed with cutting-edge product releases for ...

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“You need a partner who thinks it through for you”

Companies have brought their very best in technology and technique and provided hands-on learning at the Digital Dentistry Show in Berlin in ...

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Lipid metabolism and maternal weight influence orofacial cleft risk in infants

KHON KAEN, Thailand: Orofacial clefts (OFCs) occur at a slightly higher rate in Asia than elsewhere—1.6 cases per 1,000 live births compared with one in...

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“It is simply great fun to be in contact with the next generation”: An interview with Dr Marcus Engelschalk

Dr Marcus Engelschalk, an expert in digital dentistry, oral surgery and implantology, recently spoke with Dental Tribune International about the future of ...

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The US is a desert for patients needing orofacial pain specialists

NEWARK, New Jersey, US: The specialty of orofacial pain (OFP) has been officially recognised by the American Dental Association (ADA) for over four years. ...

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Researchers develop novel approach to dental restoration using 3D printing

Digital workflows are constantly being improved with innovations in technique, software and materials and tailored to dental diseases and patient cases. ...

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Using phased personalised care plans to manage root caries, especially among older people

As restorative dentistry shifts focus from core operative procedures to individual patient needs and values, the demand for holistic patient care for ...

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Curcumin holds promise in treating oral disease and cancers

BARI, Italy: An increasing number of products are appearing on the market aimed at replacing toothpastes and mouthrinses containing synthetic constituents ...

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Major contributors revitalise WHO global strategy for oral health

GENEVA, Switzerland: The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a new global oral health action plan, seeking to improve oral health outcomes and ...

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Government claims about NHS dental availability are deceptive, leaving mothers untreated

LONDON, UK: Throughout their pregnancy and for the first year after giving birth, mothers in the UK are entitled to free dental care through the National ...

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Prof. Moritz Kebschull is the new president of the European Federation of Periodontology

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has announced Prof. Moritz Kebschull as its new president. He succeeds Dr Darko Božić ...

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