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Four ways for dental laboratories to benefit from digital workflows

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: “For a lab, every second counts,” according to Lee Culp, certified dental technician and CEO of Sculpture Studios, a dental ...

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Ongoing growth of the global clear aligner market

BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: The global clear aligner market was valued at approximately US$5.2 billion (€4.8 billion) in 2022 and is expected to ...

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FDI to welcome the world of dentistry to Australia

SYDNEY, Australia: Organised annually by FDI World Dental Federation, the World Dental Congress is one of the most prestigious continuing education events ...

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FDI 2023: Latest industry trends and expansive networking opportunities

SYDNEY, Australia: This year’s FDI World Dental Congress is going to be one of the premier global dental events of the year, not only bringing the dental ...

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New strategy for WOHD to be revealed at World Dental Congress

Celebrated every year on 20 March, World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is the largest global awareness campaign on oral health. The WOHD task team oversees the ...

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A three-unit bridge restoration of a fractured ceramic crown using a digital workflow

A 38-year-old female patient presented to our dental practice complaining of discomfort in the maxillary left area. The clinical examination revealed a ...

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ITI World Symposium 2024: More than 50 speakers, exclusive clinical case footage and real patient stories

SINGAPORE: The International Team for Implantology (ITI) World Symposium 2024 will be held in Singapore from 9 to 11 May next year. The event will feature ...

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A novel approach to root canal preparation: The in–out technique

Much has changed in endodontics during the last 20 years, except the anatomy, which is still just as complex. We can improve our protocols and techniques, ...

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Japanese researchers explore whether workplace dental check-ups reduce absenteeism for dental care

TOKYO, Japan: Oral disease contributes significantly to absenteeism globally, constituting between 9.06% and 26.7% of total illness-related absenteeism. The...

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PANAVIA SA Cement Universal named as top product by DENTAL ADVISOR

TOKYO, Japan: PANAVIA SA Cement Universal adheres to virtually all substrates, including lithium disilicate, in a single procedure without the need for a ...

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Indian dental revamp to make graduate test mandatory

NEW DELHI, India: New regulations for the dental profession in India will mean that all BDS graduates will have to pass a dental National Exit Test ...

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LightForce Orthodontics secures funding for 3D‑printed brackets

BURLINGTON, Mass., US: A Series D funding round has generated US$80 million (€73 million) for LightForce Orthodontics. The young Massachusetts company ...

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Zolid Bion: Amann Girrbach brings new zirconia to market

KOBLACH, Austria: Amann Girrbach has released a new material after 15 years of zirconia development work. Zolid Bion is a high-performance zirconia that ...

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Henry Schein shows commitment to environment and social issues with new report

NEW YORK, US: Henry Schein is one of the world’s largest distributors of dental and medical products, and the scale of its business requires great social ...

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Most children with special healthcare needs have caries and poor oral hygiene—study

JODHPUR, India: A study of the oral health of children with special healthcare needs in the Jodhpur district in Rajasthan province has found a high ...

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“CEREC and in-office 3D printing are ideal partners”

CAD/CAM technology and 3D printing have revolutionised the dental office, allowing for the efficient and precise fabrication of dental restorations. Among ...

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Intra-oral scanners in the dental office—the countless benefits for both clinicians and patients and the practical aspects of digitalisation

Dentistry is undergoing a radical transformation. The use of intra-oral scanners (IOSs) instead of traditional physical impressions is gaining more and more...

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Vital pulp therapy—the clinical perspective

A high percentage of the population decides to visit the dentist when their teeth are considerably affected by caries. In many cases, patients opt for early...

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Skipping evening toothbrushing may heighten cardiovascular disease risk

SUITA, Japan: The World Health Organization reports that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, and there are proven links between ...

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“Dental schools should consider incorporating haptic VR simulation devices”

As haptic technology slowly makes its way into dentistry, dental students are increasingly using haptic virtual reality (VR) simulation in their training. ...

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Forensic bitemark analysis lacks scientific research, can lead to wrongful convictions

NEW YORK, US: Bitemark analysis is often used as evidence in court. However, a recent study has demonstrated that its use is not backed by scientific ...

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New overview evaluates dental hygienists’ role in administering local anaesthesia

BOSTON, US: In the first part of an in-depth look into the scope of practice of dental hygienists as administrators of local anaesthesia, ten dental ...

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Osstem meetings impress dentists around the globe

ISTANBUL, Turkey: Global dentistry company Osstem Implant has announced that the 2023 Osstem World Meeting held in Istanbul on 12 and 13 May was a success ...

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Evolving your business systems into 2023 and beyond—Part 3: Patient experience

In previous articles of this series, I have referenced the seminal work The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber. I looked at financial systems in Part 1 and...

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Study explores use of intra-oral cameras in Thai prisons

BANGKOK, Thailand: The use of telehealth services increased rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting wider acceptance of digital consultations and ...

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Researchers publish guide to support dentists in treating patients with epilepsy

MECCA, Saudi Arabia: Affecting over 70 million people globally, epilepsy is a disorder that may give dental professionals pause, as the treatment of ...

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Ivoclar celebrates 100^th anniversary, opens new building at headquarters

SCHAAN, Liechtenstein: Dental specialist Ivoclar is celebrating its centenary this year through a series of events and milestones. On 16 June, the company ...

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Could placing attachment over authenticity be the reason behind dental burn-out?

Human beings have a need to emotionally bond with others and to be their authentic selves. In psychology, these are considered basic survival needs. ...

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Dental undergraduates in Pakistan feel under-prepared in key clinical areas

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Dental colleges have proliferated in Pakistan since the 1990s in order to meet the country’s growing need for oral care; however, a ...

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Oral-B and iADH launch the Big Rethink campaign for people with visible and invisible disabilities

A Europe-wide study conducted in 2021 and 2022 and commissioned by Oral-B, a brand of Procter & Gamble (P&G), has shown that 34% of people in Europe...

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