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Tested and Reviewed, Part 5: DENTTABS tooth cleaning tablets

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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From opening bottles to tearing Sellotape—Study reveals hazardous uses of teeth

RUGBY, UK/AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: According to the findings of a new study, most people do not just use their teeth for eating. The research by the Oral ...

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New evidence confirms long-term benefits of electric toothbrush use

SCHWALBACH, Germany/GREIFSWALD, Germany: A new study has shown that the long-term use of an electric toothbrush slows progression of periodontal disease and...

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Reducing plastic footprint with zero-waste toothpaste

LEIPZIG, Germany: The climate change caused by human influences—such as littering and over-consumption of non-biodegradable waste products—is a reality ...

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Project for improved root canal therapy launched

ROSTOCK, Germany: In Germany, about 7.5 million root canal therapies are carried out annually. With the help of an innovative system, it may soon be ...

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World No Tobacco Day—FDI highlights role of dental practitioners

GENEVA, Switzerland: Annually on 31 May, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day. This year, lung health is ...

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Oral health project addresses dental needs of prison inmates

DUNDEE, Scotland: Dental students from the University of Dundee have won an award for an innovative oral health project aimed at benefitting prison inmates....

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Researchers find genetic mechanism that triggers cleft lip and palate

BONN, Germany/PHILADELPHIA, US: It has long been known that the gene TP63 can contribute to the development of cleft lip and palate, but the exact process ...

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ROOTS SUMMIT 2020: Registration is now open

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: Online registration for the next ROOTS SUMMIT, the premier global discussion forum dedicated to endodontics, is now open. The event,...

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Eating disorders—Oral health professionals have role in early identification

SYDNEY, Australia: Eating disorders and disordered eating together are estimated to affect over 16 per cent of the Australian population, according to the ...

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Gum Health Day 2019—“Healthy gums, beautiful smile”

MADRID, Spain: Through Gum Health Day, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) aims to highlight the importance of keeping gingivae strong and ...

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Finnish public dental service personnel face healthcare reform

HELSINKI, Finland: A healthcare reform will replace present healthcare and social services in Finland, which are centred on public provision, with a ...

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May 2019 is Save Your Tooth Month

CHICAGO, U.S.: The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is devoting an entire month to celebrating saving natural teeth and recognizing the ...

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Scientists draw inspiration from giant panda teeth

SHENYANG/HEFEI/LANZHOU, China/BERKELEY, Calif., US: Tooth enamel protects teeth over the lifetime of an organism by providing a hard surface resistant to ...

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Endodontics white paper calls for treatment to consider patient health

GENEVA, Switzerland: FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) recently released its first white paper on endodontic care, providing an important resource for ...

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Green light for XIVIA Xylitol dental health claims

CHEONGJU, South Korea: South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has issued a re-approval of the health claim that consumers from 3 to 80 years old ...

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3Shape wins two Red Dot design awards

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: 3Shape, a global leader in 3-D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions, has received two prestigious Red Dot awards for high-quality ...

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Unilever to acquire Fluocaril and Parogencyl brands from Procter & Gamble

LONDON, UK/ROTTERDAM, Netherlands: Unilever has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the Fluocaril and Parogencyl oral care brands from ...

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Scientists work on remedy for painful jaw disease

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: University of Southern California (USC) researchers and collaborators from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have reported...

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Americans find natural teeth worth saving, according to survey

CHICAGO, U.S.: A recent study conducted by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has found that Americans believe there is much worth saving. ...

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Dr Yoshi Terauchi to present live online masterclass

MOSCOW, Russia: Considered one of the top experts in the field of endodontics, Dr Yoshi Terauchi will present an upcoming ENDOPOINT masterclass on 27 April ...

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Mercury-free Philippines—One dentist is making a difference

QUEZON CITY, Philippines: The Philippines Chapter of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology was founded by Dr Lillian Lasaten-Ebuen in ...

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Five quick questions with Prof. Miguel Peñarrocha Diago

Dental Tribune International asked Prof. Miguel Peñarrocha Diago five quickfire questions about his background in dentistry and what inspires him in his ...

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Survey: UK schools rank last in provision of oral health education

GENEVA, Switzerland: Today on World Oral Health Day (WOHD), FDI World Dental Federation has released the results of a survey conducted in 13 countries which...

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Guided endodontics: A panacea for avoiding failures or just a cool gimmick?

Having been in the trade as an endo-savvy dentist for the last 20 years, I have treated referred cases that were structurally compromised, produced nice ...

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ROOTS SUMMIT community meets at IDS

On Thursday, friends and members of the ROOTS SUMMIT community gathered at the 38th IDS in Cologne for coffee and croissants. The brunch provided an ...

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Straumann Group presents change-effecting innovations

COLOGNE, Germany: On Wednesday at IDS, the Straumann Group announced further investments and partnerships, and released a stream of new products.

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Meet META BIOMED at IDS 2019

COLOGNE, Germany: Since its establishment in 1990, Korean medical technology company META BIOMED has been recognised as a leading innovator in endodontics ...

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VITA is the colour expert

Marion Baumgartner, Product Manager of Technician Solution at VITA Zahnfabrik, discusses VITA YZ SOLUTIONS.

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User friendliness on a global scale

Eiichi Nakanishi, President and CEO of Nakanishi, explained the four product innovations of the traditional Japanese company NSK in an interview at IDS ...

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