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Singapore DSO eyes China expansion

SINGAPORE: In March, Aoxin Q & M Dental Group announced a memorandum of understanding for the proposed acquisition of an undisclosed dental chain in ...

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AI is reshaping digital dentistry in the Asia-Pacific region

Over the past four decades, the digitalisation of dental practice has profoundly transformed oral care in the Asia-Pacific region. In the 1980s, early ...

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Israeli initiative improves dental care for patients with disabilities

VIENNA, Austria: Many patients with disabilities are treated under general anaesthesia to manage anxiety or behavioural challenges. However, this approach ...

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Wearable oral biosensor detects inflammation in real time

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, US: A new intra-oral biosensor developed in the US could transform how periodontal disease is detected and monitored. Aiming to help...

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Dentistry ends 2025 on a high

LEIPZIG, Germany: The fourth quarter of 2025 yielded signs of improvement in the North American dental market, including US distributor giant Henry Schein ...

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Study evaluates influence of CAD software on crown morphology and function

REGENSBURG, Germany: In CAD workflows, differences in software algorithms and design strategies may result in clinically relevant variations in crown ...

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How KATANA Zirconia fits into a globally accepted standard

TOKYO, Japan: Dentistry is evolving rapidly, and expectations regarding restorative materials continue to rise. Today, most dental practitioners are aware ...

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US dentistry: ADA highlights challenges in AI adoption

CHICAGO, US: Broad adoption of artificial intelligence-based (AI-based) tools by US dental clinics could significantly improve diagnostics, treatment ...

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Philippines plans licensing system to stop illegal dentistry

MANILA, Philippines: Unlicensed dental practice is widespread in the Philippines. Health authorities are set to roll out a national operating licensure ...

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Dentsply Sirona World Germany débuts in Bonn

BONN, Germany: The first Dentsply Sirona World (DS World) Germany took place last week in Bonn under the theme “Experience the future of connected ...

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High growth forecast for global dental laboratories market

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., US: The increasingly digitalised delivery of oral care is supporting sustained growth in dental laboratories. A new report by ...

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Garlic extract in mouthwash may be a safe alternative to chlorhexidine

SHARJAH, UAE: Besides the negative side effects, health experts are increasingly concerned that long-term or improper use of chlorhexidine-containing ...

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Print angulation affects fit and efficiency of 3D‑printed aligners—study

PHOENIX, US: As more practices bring 3D printing in-house, understanding how technical settings affect both accuracy and turnaround time is becoming a ...

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Tomato nutrient may protect certain older adults from severe periodontitis—study

NEW LONDON, Conn., US: Previous clinical studies have suggested that lycopene—a pigment abundant in tomatoes and other red fruits—may improve ...

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UK government broadens scope of extra NHS dental slots

LONDON, England: More patients are set to benefit from expanded access to National Health Service (NHS) dental services in the UK following clarification of...

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“Dentistry is in its most exciting phase”

Dr Martin Wanendeya is an award-winning implant dentist with a passion for restoring function, aesthetics and confidence for his patients. Alongside ...

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Dutch dental chain accused of serial overbilling

ROSMALEN, Netherlands: Corporate dental chain Atlas Dental Care has been accused of systematically inflating patient invoices over a number of years, ...

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Study warns of safety risks linked to counterfeit and replica endodontic files

PELOTAS, Brazil: Counterfeit and replica nickel–titanium (NiTi) endodontic files are becoming increasingly available in dental markets worldwide and may ...

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CARIES DETECTOR: Enhancing precision in conservative caries removal

TOKYO, Japan: Caries excavation is often decided at the margin. In practice, the challenge is not recognising caries; it is choosing an excavation end-point...

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3D-printing expo Formnext 2026 names UK as partner country

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany: The organisers of the Formnext 3D-printing expo and convention have named the UK as the partner country of this year’s ...

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World Oral Health Day webinar supports local and global oral health action

Every year on 20 March, the global dental community marks World Oral Health Day (WOHD) in the spirit of improving global oral health and overall well-being....

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HASSBIO America to host education series and launch new material in Chicago

CHICAGO, US: HASSBIO America will take centre stage at LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2026, which will be held from 19 to 21 February. The company has organised a ...

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Align Technology supports landmark Swiss oral health study

BERN, Switzerland: The first large-scale representative epidemiological study of national oral health is underway in Switzerland, harnessing intra-oral ...

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Linda AI secures funding to expand AI-driven front-desk support

DUBLIN, Ireland: Linda AI, a health technology startup expanding front-desk capacity in dental practices, has raised €2.6 million in capital in an ...

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SARS-CoV-2 pandemic reshaped oral care inequities in Sweden—study

UMEÅ, Sweden: As post-pandemic research continues to examine how different public health responses shaped oral healthcare access and outcomes, a new study ...

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CLEARFIL Universal Bond Quick 2: A truly universal adhesive

TOKYO, Japan: In evaluating the properties of a universal dental adhesive, many clinicians will consider its compatibility with various etching techniques ...

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Dutch study finds strong support for AI and calls for structured education

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: According to a new cross-sectional study, dental professionals and students in the Netherlands are broadly positive about the role ...

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Save the date: GC announces One Week of Excellence in Japan in October 2026

TOKYO, Japan: Leading dental manufacturer GC Corp. has invited global dental professionals to save the date for its sixth International Dental Symposium, ...

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Manufacturers and associations call for changes to EU medical device regulation

BERLIN, Germany: Five years into its application, the EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) is reshaping how medical and dental devices reach patients...

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Canada invests in oral health access projects

NORTH BAY, Ontario, Canada: In 2022, the Canadian government introduced an ambitious new national dental plan; however, the incremental co-payment-based ...

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