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Innovation meets heritage: Straumann to showcase excellence in immediacy at EAO

VIENNA, Austria: Straumann will be confirming its leading position in implant and aesthetic dentistry at the 2018 EAO congress by delivering innovations ...

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Abutments4life offers simplified and predictable aesthetics for implantology

VIENNA, Austria: Swiss dental provider Cendres+Métaux is presenting its hybrid abutment range at the 2018 European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) ...

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Periodontal treatment may improve symptoms in cirrhosis patients

RICHMOND, Va., U.S.: Oral care is known to be important, not only to protect one’s teeth, but also for overall health. A new study has shown that thorough...

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Oral Reconstruction Foundation welcomes new chairman and board members

BASEL, Switzerland: The Oral Reconstruction (OR) Foundation has recently announced its new chairman, as well as a new member of the board of directors and a...

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Interview: “BlueM supports the body’s own healing process”

Awareness of the importance of oral care during pregnancy has been increasing, and this is also apparent in the dental products available today. Dutch ...

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Observational study determines risk factors for noma

SOKOTO, Nigeria: Noma, a rare disease found predominantly in underserved areas, causes rapid progressive destruction, or gangrene, of the tissue of the face...

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Upcoming IDS puts emphasis on technology and teamwork

COLOGNE, Germany: Over the past 20 years, dentists and dental technicians have experienced the new possibilities continually being created by ...

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The Humble Co. collaborates with investor to further reduce plastic waste in dental products

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: After experiencing the negative environmental impact of plastic waste while performing voluntary work in Jamaica, Dr Noel Abdayem decided...

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Researchers develop environment for manufacture of inexpensive 3-D dental models

TOKYO, Japan: In oral and maxillofacial surgery and other fields of dentistry, the use of 3-D patient-specific organ models is increasing, and this has ...

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Revenue of global dental implant market expected to further increase

SELBYVILLE, Del., U.S.: A new report on the global dental implant market features key industry trends across the product, material, end-use, and regional ...

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Floating Doctors provides dental care in Panama

BOCAS DEL TORO PROVINCE, Panama: Many regions of the world still have very limited access to dental care. Volunteer dentists at the nonprofit organization ...

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Planmeca software allows multiple applications for dental facilities

HELSINKI, Finland: Televisions, mobile phones, even cars—software has disrupted several industries, as its role has become significantly more important. ...

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Researchers sequence rare bacterium that causes rampant dental caries

URBANA, Ill., U.S.: Among the most prevalent chronic diseases in both children and adults is dental caries, which occurs when the mouth is in a state of ...

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W&H donates products to world’s highest dental clinic

NAMCHE BAZAAR, Nepal: Dental treatment in the Nepalese mountain village of Namche Bazaar is a challenging undertaking. Located at an altitude of 3,440m, the...

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Sex and gender in dentistry: GDI announces 2018 awards for contributions

FRANKFURT, Germany: Gender Dentistry International (GDI), the scientific society for sex and gender issues in dentistry, is calling for submissions and ...

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Food constituents affect taste perception and smell of breath

MUNICH, Germany: Many food components contribute directly to the characteristic taste of food and beverages by means of their own particular taste, scent or...

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Study finds combined vaping and tobacco product use increases risk of oral cancer

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: Smoking remains a leading cause of oral cancer, and the tobacco product range is evolving with increasing use of non-cigarette tobacco ...

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Country’s political system influences population’s DMF index

LONDON, UK: At the 96th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, recently held in London, researchers presented ...

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New Zealand children miss annual dental check-ups

MANAWATŪ, New Zealand: Frequent dental check-ups are important to maintain good oral health. However, in the Manawatū district on the North Island of New ...

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Ancient primary tooth found in France

TAUTAVEL, France: In an exciting discovery by volunteer Spanish and French archaeologists, an ancient primary tooth was recently uncovered in France in the ...

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Temperature changes favour formation of dental abscesses, study suggests

DRESDEN, Germany: The temperature is currently climbing to 38 °C throughout Europe. While this heatwave is gruelling, it might also influence the ...

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Align Technology expands operations in Costa Rica

SAN JOSE, Calif., U.S.: Align Technology, manufacturer of the Invisalign clear aligner system and iTero intraoral scanners, recently opened its newest ...

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New method allows production of customised photopolymers for dentistry

VIENNA, Austria: An increasing number of coating materials, including some for use in dentistry, are cured with light. Yet, homogeneous, custom polymer ...

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Study finds limited effectiveness of chlorhexidine for oral procedures

LEIOA, Spain: The human oral cavity is populated by a variety of bacteria. Surgical procedures in the mouth thus pose the risk of bacteria passing into the ...

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Post-FIFA: Heimir Hallgrímsson to return to his dental chair

HEIMAEY, Iceland: Heimir Hallgrímsson has decided to dedicate himself solely to his dental patients again. After seven years as head coach of the Iceland ...

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Research team receive multiple awards for micro-guided endodontics technique

BASEL, Switzerland: Pulp canal calcification (PCC) is a common consequence of dental injuries and may occur in patients after a luxation. Researchers at the...

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Flavouring agents stimulate molecular defence system study suggests

MUNICH, Germany: In the past, it has been proven that factors such as age, health and diet influence the composition of saliva. However, little is known ...

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Nanostructured surface fights bacteria growing on dental implants

KARLSRUHE, Germany: Micro- and nanotechnology are gaining importance in the medical field and particularly in implantology. Dental implants provide a great ...

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"Come on let your colours burst" at Dentsply Sirona World 2018

ORLANDO, Fla., U.S.: Dental manufacturer Dentsply Sirona is hosting its upcoming Dentsply Sirona World 2018 annual industry gathering from Sept. 13 to 15. ...

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Dental calculus indicates plant consumption in Neanderthal diet

LEIPZIG, Germany: The ecology of Neanderthals is a pressing area of enquiry in the study of the evolution of hominins (modern humans and their fossil ...

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