Dental News

Low-cost tooth sensitivity liquid found to combat dental caries

NEW YORK, US: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has clearance by the US Food and Drug Administration for treatment of tooth sensitivity, and there is strong ...

Digital fuel—what is propelling the markets for 3D printers and other CAD/CAM devices?

BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: Digital fabrication in dentistry encompasses new and old technologies—3D printing being in its early stages of ...

Rising treatment costs in New Zealand causing mass avoidance of the dentist’s chair

WELLINGTON, New Zealand: The findings from a national survey of dental fees in 2023 has highlighted a concerning trend in the accessibility of dental care ...

Doubled-edged sword: AI must foster, not worsen, sustainability in dental care

LYON, France: Given that dentistry is already struggling to increase equity of care and reduce its adverse impact on the environment, the ethical duality of...

Gearing up for Mallorca: MIS Global Conference to present 360° of implantology

MALLORCA, Spain: From 12 to 15 September in Palma de Mallorca, the forthcoming MIS Global Conference will spotlight the latest trends in dental ...

Conquering dental fear through use of a mobile app

Dental fear is estimated to affect nearly one-third of adults globally, and the condition leads to avoidance of dental visits and has negative implications ...

Conquering dental fear with the tap of an app

Impact of China’s volume-based procurement on the Asia Pacific dental implant market

BEIJING, China: The Chinese government introduced a volume-based procurement (VBP) policy in November 2018 in the pharmaceutical industry, and this was ...

Flowable injection technique—a composite revolution with CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow Low

A specialist in minimally invasive dentistry, Dr Michał Jaczewski graduated from Wroclaw Medical University in 2006, and today he runs his own private ...

Dentistry digests a volatile 2023

LEIPZIG, Germany: Global dental markets proved their resilience during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic; however, the real test may have been yet to come. In the ...

Envista Holdings seeks new CEO

BREA, Calif., US: Envista Holdings, the company behind leading dental brands such as Nobel Biocare, Ormco, DEXIS and Kerr, has begun the process of finding ...

DirectEndodontics offers high-quality instruments for forward-thinking dentists

PARIS, France: When it comes to choosing endodontic systems, quality, cost and access are major considerations. DirectEndodontics was founded to directly ...

Intra-oral scanners helpful in paediatric dental communication—study

GIESSEN, Germany: Researchers in Germany have studied the efficacy of intra-oral scanners as a communication tool in paediatric dentistry by comparing the ...

Long-term study finds no peri‑implantitis around two‑piece Patent implants

ZURICH, Switzerland: At a press event in Zurich on 15 February, Dr Roland Glauser, a Zurich-based expert in comprehensive implantology, highlighted ...

Sal Rodas takes charge as president of HASS Bio America

FAIRFAX, Va., US: HASS Bio America has announced Sal Rodas as its new president. This is a pivotal appointment that signals a new era for the company as it ...

Dentsply Sirona offers new on-demand Aligner Course Series

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: The Aligner Course Series is an on-demand programme designed to equip dental practitioners with the knowledge and skills needed to ...

Exocad to introduce top features of new DentalCAD 3.2 Elefsina release in Chicago

CHICAGO, US: Exocad, an Align Technology company and a leading dental CAD/CAM software provider, has announced its participation in two upcoming US dental ...

EFP reveals stunning global cost of gingivitis, caries, tooth loss

BRUSSELS, Belgium: A white paper commissioned by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has found that 4.9% of global healthcare expenditure goes ...

Unilateral occlusal elevation with a lithium disilicate onlay and a zirconia bridge

The 85-year-old female patient presented after osteosynthesis of multiple mandibular fractures she had sustained in a fall (Figs. 1 & 2). During ...

IDS 2025: Exhibitor registration now open

COLOGNE, Germany: Next year’s International Dental Show (IDS) will take place from 25 to 29 March, opening its doors once again to the global dental ...

Dentists lament New Zealand’s failing anti-tobacco focus

WELLINGTON, New Zealand: Public health experts were taken by surprise when New Zealand’s new government announced that it would repeal the country’s ...

New Canadian dental plan to insure nine million people

OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada: Enrolments have begun for the ambitious Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), which aims to provide millions of uninsured and ...

3D-printing acquisition may help Align Technology to break the mould

SAN JOSE, Calif., US: Align Technology has completed its acquisition of Cubicure, a polymer specialist and pioneer of direct 3D-printing technology based in...

SmileDirectClub leaves patients in the lurch

HOUSTON, Texas: The self-proclaimed democratiser of orthodontic care, SmileDirectClub (SDC) has abruptly shuttered its global business after less than ten ...

Artificial intelligence-based tool shows accuracy in segmentation of impacted maxillary canines

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Generating 3D representations of dental and maxillofacial structures is a key step in many digital dental workflows; however, whether ...

DS World Las Vegas 2024 to take place in September at Caesars Forum

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona has announced that Dentsply Sirona (DS) World Las Vegas 2024 will take place on 26 to 28 September at Caesars Forum. ...

Webinar offers upskilling for advanced clear aligner treatment planning and execution

A comprehensive free webinar to feature on Dentsply Sirona Academy on 22 January will delve into the intricacies of clear aligner case selection, tooth ...

“The high-end manual refinement process remains unchanged”

Alexander Aronin is a master dental technician dedicated to the creation of high-end handmade porcelain restorations. He runs a dental laboratory and ...

PANAVIA: 40 years of success in adhesive luting

TOKYO, Japan: Have you ever wondered why the products of the PANAVIA brand offer such outstanding performance? You probably know that they all contain the ...

“Health and happiness are only possible through education”

BARCELONA, Spain: Perfect oral self-care is attainable, but mastering the necessary skills is a hands-on affair. In September, 55 leading iTOP lecturers ...