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Tested and Reviewed, Part 3: The Bam & Boo toothbrush

When it comes to toothbrushing, consumers and dentists are confronted with such a vast range of choices and new products entering the market on a monthly ...

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Review: This was the FDI World Dental Congress 2018

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: From 5 to 8 September, the capital of Buenos Aires was the meeting point for dental professionals from around the world. According ...

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Newly released denture guidelines shed light on correct maintenance and cleaning

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: As populations age, the number of people who need advice on the best denture care will rise over the coming years. Therefore, new ...

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In China, Smile Around the World reports successful oral health education workshops

WEINAN, China: Smile Around the World reached its full potential in China in summer 2018 thanks to a collaborative effort between FDI, the Chinese ...

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FDI Women Dentists Worldwide gathers for forum

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: On 7 September, an international group of female dentists and opinion leaders in several specialties met for the FDI Women Dentists...

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Sugar on the table at FDI–NCD Alliance–World Health Organization joint session

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: FDI, the NCD Alliance and the World Health Organization met for a joint session this Friday as part of their ongoing commitment to ...

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Pledge to “Act on Mouth Health” at the 2019 World Oral Health Day official launch

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: FDI’s World Oral Health Day (WOHD) campaign provides a platform to raise awareness and encourage action in favour of good oral ...

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Interview: “I truly believe in the effect of preventative measures”

Despite being one of the most easily preventable diseases, dental caries still poses a major health concern across all age groups around the world. Very ...

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FDI World Dental Congress 2018 welcomes world of dentistry to South America

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Thirty years after it was first held in the country, the FDI World Dental Congress (WDC) has returned to Buenos Aires. Despite the ...

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Sunstar supports release of chairside guide on prevention and treatment of oral cancer

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Sunstar proudly announces the launch of Oral Cancer: Prevention and Patient Management, an FDI World Dental Federation chairside ...

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Global health policies must include oral health

BOGOTÁ, Columbia: In 2017, Dr Kathryn Kell, Iowa dentist and former American Dental Association trustee, was elected President of the FDI World Dental ...

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In-depth look at oral health and healthy ageing during 2018 World Oral Health Forum

Each year, the FDI World Dental Congress features the World Oral Health Forum (WOHF), an in-depth session meant to spark discussion on the latest topics ...

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Welcome message: FDI gears up for 2018 World Dental Congress in Argentina

Dear FDI delegates, congress attendees and the dental industry, I look forward to welcoming all of you to the 2018 FDI World Dental Congress (WDC), ...

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Sugar taxation and other interventions overlooked in draft UN political declaration on NCDs

NEW YORK, U.S.: Heads of States will convene in New York on 27 September for the third United Nations High-level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases (UN HLM...

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Alegra turbines: The decisive plus in performance

BÜRMOOS, Austria: With the new update to its Alegra turbine range, W&H now offers users noticeably more performance and power. The 16 W TE-97 mini-head ...

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Planmeca Emerald: The new crown jewel of intra-oral scanning

HELSINKI, Finland: The Planmeca Emerald intra-oral scanner has set the bar for capturing digital impressions and “represents the highest level of scanning...

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DDS.WORLD to be launched at Dental Tribune Study Club Symposium

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Up until now, dental professionals have had to access a number of different tools and websites to manage their daily work in the ...

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Interview: “The true human factor cannot be replaced”

BOLOGNA, Italy: At the annual meeting of the Channel3 group of key opinion leaders, held this year in June in Bologna in Italy, the fourth P-I Brånemark ...

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“Knowledge changes everything”: Nobel Biocare Global Symposium 2019

LAS VEGAS, U.S.: Nobel Biocare—a world leader in pioneering implant-based dental restorations—is inviting dental professionals to the 2019 Nobel Biocare...

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HKIDEAS 2018 themed “New millennium of oral health”

HONG KONG, China: Organised by the Hong Kong Dental Association, the Hong Kong International Dental Expo and Symposium (HKIDEAS) has established itself as ...

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Interview: We wanted to launch a brand that had a strong environmental concern

Every year, an estimated five billion plastic toothbrushes are thrown away and end up in landfills. This overuse of plastic, which is severely damaging our ...

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Intraoral sodium sensor aims to simplify hypertension management

ATLANTA, U.S.: Many people have acquired a taste for high-salt foods, which, over the years, may result in health issues related to high blood pressure. ...

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Researchers develop less destructive method to whiten teeth

NANCHANG, China: Social media adverts for whitening products show celebrities flaunting their pearly whites, putting pressure on consumers to conform to the...

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IDS to showcase wealth of possibilities offered by digital endodontics

COLOGNE, Germany: The success of endodontic therapy depends on many factors, including the detection of all root canals, their hermetic seal and the nature ...

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New microsensor for pH mapping joins the fight against dental caries

TOKYO, Japan: Dental caries is a major health problem affecting the quality of life of many people worldwide. Products released by bacteria on the surface ...

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Interview: ROOTS SUMMIT “puts things in a different perspective”

“After ROOTS SUMMIT is before ROOTS SUMMIT” was one of the main phrases heard at this year’s event. Its origin can be traced to the previous event ...

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Innovative dental implant treatment taken to Easter Island on a humanitarian mission

RAPA NUI, Chile: Dental implantology experts and the Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation (FOR) have taken a new treatment solution for edentulism to Rapa ...

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Dental Wings software solutions now accept scans by Carestream CS 3600 intraoral scanner

MONTREAL, Canada/ATLANTA, U.S.: Dental Wings and Carestream Dental have announced that the CS 3600 intraoral scanner has been certified by Dental Wings for ...

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ROOTS SUMMIT 2020 is coming to Prague

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: Two weeks ago, the world of endodontics met in the German capital of Berlin for ROOTS SUMMIT 2018, which proved an overall ...

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FDI announces free communication and poster presentation schedule

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Each year, the FDI World Dental Federation hosts the FDI World Dental Congress, one of the most prestigious and influential ...

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