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Oral care of older patients: Prevention before intervention

BRISBANE, Australia: In light of the ageing population, dentists need to be aware of the risks posed by retained dentition and exposed root surfaces in ...

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New study analyses constrained postures in dentistry

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany: Dental tasks executed in awkward body positions result in a high degree of strain on the respective muscles. A recently ...

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Interview: Aesthetics and well-being in the practice

German-Swedish orthodontist Dr David Weichbrodt lives in Asker, part of Norway’s Greater Oslo region. In his four-person practice, he emphasises the role ...

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Clínica Vilaboa in Spain: “Prophylaxis is the main way that conditions like peri-implantitis can be prevented”

Traditionally, becoming a dentist in Spain was a lengthy process. Students used to be required to first obtain a qualification in medicine before they could...

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Better sugar labelling could benefit dental health

NEWTOWN, Australia: In a new study carried out by researchers at the George Institute for Global Health, it was found that a significant amount of sugar is ...

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Interview: “Clip Mirror improves dental hygiene treatment”

PEMBROKE, Ontario, Canada: Dental hygienist Patricia Blundon is the developer of a mirror that clips on to a saliva ejector to aid dental hygienists, ...

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New CLEARFIL Kit available now

In restorative dentistry, the fabrication of a quality post and core build-up often has a high degree of difficulty and technique sensitivity. Pairing the ...

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Biting and chewing trigger tooth growth

SYDNEY, Australia: Research conducted by the University of Sydney has found chewing and biting to be the cause of adult teeth breaking through the gums ...

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Duration of breastfeeding may impact dental caries

ADELAIDE, Australia: A study conducted at the University of Adelaide has suggested that children who are breastfed for at least two years could be at a ...

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DNA from dental calculus shows Neanderthal used natural analgesics

ADELAIDE, Australia/LIVERPOOL, UK: Ancient DNA in the calcified dental plaque of Neanderthals—the nearest extinct relative to humans—has provided new ...

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Publishers’ Meeting: DTI is becoming a digital dental service platform

COLOGNE, Germany: Over the last two days, ahead of the 37th International Dental Show, Dental Tribune International (DTI) held its 13th Annual Publishers’...

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Early preventive dental care may not reduce caries risk

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., USA: There is a recommendation for children to have a dental visit by 6 months of age, but there is insufficient evidence of improved ...

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Researchers create artificial enamel for airplane construction

ANN ARBOR, Mich., USA: Unavoidable vibrations, such as those on airplanes, cause objects with rigid structures, including flight computers, beams, chassis ...

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