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University of Gothenburg euthanises dogs after dental implant experiments

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Despite the worldwide protests against ongoing dental implant experiments on animals at the University of Gothenburg, six dogs have been...

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Oral bacteria could play a crucial role in pancreatic cancer detection

SOLNA, Sweden: In a recent study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have found a link between the presence of oral bacteria in cystic pancreatic tumours ...

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US International Trade Commission rejects Align’s patent infringement claims against 3Shape

WASHINGTON, U.S.: On March 1, 3Shape received a favorable notice of initial determination from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) concerning ...

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IDS reaffirms its leading position as global dental trade fair

COLOGNE, Germany: The International Dental Show (IDS), which took place in Cologne from 12 to 16 March, fulfilled the high expectations of the global ...

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Interview: “Have we been ignoring teeth?”

Dr. Erin C. Dunn, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, Boston, U.S., is a scientist working to identify strategies to prevent mental...

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New realistic mouth models aim to improve dental education

BIRMINGHAM, UK: New research being carried out in collaboration with the University of Birmingham will allow dental students to train on dental models that ...

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Researchers discover new material that could make dental fillings more durable

PORTLAND, Ore., U.S.: A recent study has found that a compound used to make car bumpers more robust and protect wood decks could make dental fillings last ...

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Planmeca offers a comprehensive IoT solution for large clinics and clinic chains

HELSINKI, Finland: In order to manage a large dental clinic or a clinic chain effectively, one needs to gather extensive data and to have appropriate tools ...

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The digital practice is the key to success

MALSCH, Germany: A concern regarding digitalisation is that it is linked to the risk of important professional disciplines losing significance in the public...

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Dentsply Sirona appoints new Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations

YORK, Pa., U.S./SALZBURG, Austria: Marion Par-Weixlberger was appointed as Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at Dentsply ...

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Anthogyr joins the Straumann Group

BASEL, Switzerland/SALLANCHES, France: The Straumann Group and its partner Anthogyr have signed an agreement that paves the way for Straumann to increase ...

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Second European Aligner Society Spring Meeting to take place in Venice

VENICE, Italy: After the successful second Congress of the European Aligner Society (EAS), held just over six months ago, the EAS scientific committee ...

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New research investigates effectiveness of light therapy in treatment of oral mucositis

BUFFALO, N.Y., U.S.: University at Buffalo (UB) researchers have received part of a $1.5 million grant to investigate light therapy as a possible ...

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Patients with disabilities to receive improved access to dental care

Chicago, U.S.: The American Dental Association (ADA) has recently revised its Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct to improve access to ...

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Introducing Y-Brush, the 10-second auto-cleaning electric toothbrush

LYON, France: A French company has released Y-Brush, an electric toothbrush that offers simultaneous whole mouth cleaning while reducing brushing time more ...

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Animal rights activists sign petition against dental implant experiments involving dogs

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have been using dogs in their experiments to test how dental implants might lead to ...

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A-dec welcomes new regional manager

NEWBERG, Ore., U.S.: A-dec is proud to announce a new addition to its team, Christian Findeisen. Findeisen has recently joined the manufacturing company as ...

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Researchers present prototype of interactive device that can be worn in the mouth

AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Scientists in New Zealand have developed ChewIt, a novel user-configurable interface device worn in the mouth. The prototype, which ...

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Interview: Digital technology through the eyes of a young Italian dentist

In an interview with Dental Tribune Italy, Dr Ioana Datcu, a contract dentist in the province of Ravenna, Italy, enthusiastically talks about her work ...

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Scientists find link between periodontal disease and preterm delivery

ORLANDO, Fla., U.S.: In a new study, researchers compared the oral health status of women with preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM) and women with ...

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Elderly Americans experience less tooth loss than in previous decades, study says

BETHESDA, Md., U.S.: Tooth loss can have a negative effect on quality of life, especially at an older age. Examining current trends in tooth loss in adults ...

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Dentsply Sirona and Carbon announce strategic partnership

YORK, Pa. & REDWOOD CITY, Calif., U.S.: The past few years have yielded technological advancements for digital denture fabrication. However, the majority of...

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JDR celebrates 100 years by highlighting importance of salivary diagnostics in oral health

ALEXANDRIA, Va., U.S.: 2019 marks the centennial of the Journal of Dental Research (JDR). Over the last century, the journal has been dedicated to the ...

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Researchers analyze sources of stress in dental students

PORTLAND, Maine, U.S.: There are only a few studies that have examined not only the pressures students have to cope with in dental schools, but also the ...

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Perio & Cardio Workshop 2019 to focus on publishing recommendations on periodontal health

MADRID, Spain: Cardiovascular and orthodontic experts are set to publish joint recommendations for medical and oral health professionals and patients. The ...

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Drinking tap water with high iron content may stain teeth

MONCADA, Spain: Researchers have found three factors, namely the consumption of water with a high iron content or a high pH level, as well as having a high ...

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OrVance to enter European and other leading markets with OrthoDots CLEAR

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., USA: OrVance, a developer of high quality orthodontic products, has announced the first shipment of its new, globally compliant ...

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Researchers review dental implant placement using flapless versus flapped technique

TEHRAN, Iran: A recent systematic review by Iranian scholars has compared implant treatment outcomes of over 1,500 patients who had undergone either ...

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Periodontal disease bacterium appears to drive Alzheimer’s disease

LOUISVILLE, KY, U.S.: A new study has shown that Porphyromonas gingivalis, the bacterium commonly associated with chronic periodontal disease, has an ...

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Orthodontics offers no guarantee of long-term oral health, study finds

ADELAIDE, Australia: Research carried out at the University of Adelaide has examined the relationship between previous orthodontic treatment and improved ...

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