Dental News

“Periodontics was never a static field”

Prof. Lior Shapira was elected president of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) in March, and he promptly outlined his vision for a return to ...

SARS-CoV-2 might enter lungs through gingivae, experts say

LEIPZIG, Germany: As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, more and more has been discovered about the virus and disease. Previously, it was assumed that ...

Advancing Dentistry: Communicating The All-Tissue Dental Laser To Your Pediatric Patient

Mon. 3. May 2021

FKG Dentaire expands its legacy with RACE EVO and R-Motion

LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS, Switzerland: Swiss company FKG Dentaire has a legacy founded on years of trusted performance and expertise. It is well-known for its ...

Align Technology to build first factory in Europe

WROCŁAW, Poland: With substantial manufacturing capabilities in Mexico and China, Align Technology can already boast of having the world’s largest ...

AG.Live CON highlights key trends of transformation in the dental industry

KOBLACH, Austria: Digitisation in the dental industry is unstoppable, heralding change and offering enormous potential. Many dental technicians and dentists...

Science Flash 01/2021

Fri. 30. April 2021

Sugar tax reaps benefits in South Africa, study finds

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: In 2018, South Africa introduced a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) based on their respective levels of sugar content ...

ESCI calls for participation in scientific survey on ceramic implants

KILCHBERG, Switzerland: Ceramic implants are increasingly being used in modern dental implantology as a complement to the treatment spectrum with titanium ...

Interview: The world’s first eco-friendly electric flosser

Flaüs is the name that the Los Angeles-based company GoFlaus came up with for its revolutionary product: the world’s first eco-friendly electric flosser....

Interview: “I would love to inspire more women to get involved in digital dentistry”

In November 2019, 24 female dentists from seven nations received Dentsply Sirona’s first Smart Integration Award for visionary treatment concepts. One of ...

Flaüs: World's First Eco-Friendly Electric Flosser

Wed. 28. April 2021

Flaüs was developed in collaboration with dental professionals with the goal of making flossing quicker, easier and more environmentally friendly.

DentalCAD 3.0 Galway: Exocad announces roll-out

DARMSTADT, Germany: Software company exocad announced that DentalCAD 3.0 Galway, with new additional improvements to reduce design time, is currently ...

The ICD receives its largest donation in history from Henry Schein Cares

FLINT, Mich., U.S.: The International College of Dentists (ICD) Global Visionary Fund (GVF) has received $3.6 million worth of personal protective equipment...

3Shape Automate: Redefine your approach to digital design

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Given its emphasis on research and development, 3Shape has always been focused on delivering innovative market-leading technological ...

Moving away from amalgam: New online tool helps dentists choose suitable restorative materials

LUCERNE, Switzerland: To support the dentists during the phasing down of dental amalgam, experts from Foundation Nakao’s management board have created an ...

Osstem launches collagen membranes for natural bone regeneration in Europe

ESCHBORN, Germany: Osstem Implant has announced the upcoming European launch of OssMem, the latest addition to the company’s guided bone regeneration ...

Women in dentistry: Meet dental technician and researcher Dr Joanne Choi

Even though in some countries there are already more women than men entering dentistry, the top positions, be it in dental schools, dental organisations or ...