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Contemporary provisionalisation with 3D printing: New approaches to familiar clinical challenges

3D printing in dental practice is becoming increasingly popular owing to its relatively low barrier to entry and excellent versatility. Improvements in ...

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Reverse evidence-based dentistry: From chairside observation to responsible clinical innovation

Every week, clinicians are exposed to new technologies, materials, digital tools and therapeutic approaches that promise to improve patient care. Modern ...

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FDI Young Dentists Forum: Supporting early-career dentists beyond clinical training

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: The FDI Young Dentists Forum is a recurring part of the FDI World Dental Congress programme. Now in its fourth year, the forum ...

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DS World Las Vegas 2026 connects clinical and laboratory education

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: At Dentsply Sirona (DS) World Las Vegas 2026, dental professionals will experience an education programme designed around a powerful ...

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Building a stronger future for dentistry in Africa

MOMBASA, Kenya: This year, the FDI Regional Congress will be held in Mombasa in Kenya from 21 to 23 October, in collaboration with the Kenya Dental ...

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Periodontitis may worsen systemic bone loss via gut microbiota

SOUTHPORT, Australia/NANJING, China: Animal studies have shown that periodontitis can aggravate systemic bone loss, and other work has implicated the gut ...

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A single-visit digital workflow for endodontic treatment and restoration

The endodontic treatment of severely compromised teeth and their restoration are everyday challenges in dental practice. The advent of high-performance ...

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Beyond the clinic: FDIWDC26 sessions place oral health in a wider policy context

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: The 2026 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC26) is taking place at a significant point for the oral health profession. As countries ...

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WHO advances action on dental amalgam phase‑out across Southeast Asia

BANGKOK, Thailand: The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting stronger cooperation between health and environmental authorities to accelerate the ...

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Study maps noma risk hotspots in northern Nigeria

HONG KONG: Noma is a severe, rapidly progressing and generally non-contagious gangrenous disease that destroys the soft and hard tissue of the mouth and ...

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FDI Oral Health Observatory: Celebrating more than a decade of data-driven change

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: Over the past decade, the FDI Oral Health Observatory (OHO) project has demonstrated the potential of practice-based data collection...

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Dentists’ taxable income rises across the UK

LONDON, England: A new national earnings report shows that the taxable income of self-employed dentists has increased across every UK nation, reflecting ...

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Pearl AI reveals hidden oral health crisis

LOS ANGELES, US: Dental AI company Pearl has released the Pearl Oral Health Index, which it describes as the first large-scale radiographic census of oral ...

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Esnan becomes first private dental clinic in Turkey to achieve JCI accreditation

ISTANBUL, Turkey: Esnan Dental Clinics has announced that it has received accreditation from Joint Commission International (JCI), an independent, ...

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FDI Oral Health for an Ageing Population project: Advancing healthy ageing

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: Population ageing is one of the defining demographic trends today. By 2050, the number of people aged 60 years and older is expected...

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Artificial intelligence in dental diagnostics: Moving beyond the hype

Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving rapidly from research and development into dental practice, raising important questions about implementation, ...

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Prague after hours: FDIWDC26 social events combine history, elegance and culture

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: Alongside its prestigious scientific programme and international industry exhibition, the 2026 FDI World Dental Congress, which ...

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“Our goal was to create a genuinely international and interdisciplinary programme”

The 2026 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC26), taking place in Prague in Czech Republic, from 4 to 7 September 2026, will bring together dental ...

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Road to Prague: FDI congress starts in four weeks

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: The FDI World Dental Congress holds a special place in the annual dental calendar. This year’s edition will bring the global ...

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US study examines endodontic prescribing patterns to inform antibiotic stewardship

MINNEAPOLIS, US: Despite recommendations to limit systemic antibiotic use for localised endodontic infections, prescribing in endodontic care remains an ...

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Aligners: Outsource or produce in-house?

CZĘSTOCHOWA, Poland: Clear aligner therapy has expanded rapidly within orthodontics. Its appeal is linked to its discreet appearance, patient comfort and ...

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Torque control of maxillary incisors during space closure in a patient with maxillary protrusion treated with aligners in nine months

Aesthetics and function remain among the primary motivations for orthodontic treatment in adult patients. With aligner therapy, clinicians are able to ...

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