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Patients pack bags as dental tourism resumes

LEIPZIG, Germany: No international tourism means no dental tourism, but what does that mean for the patients and dentist who rely on it? When borders began ...

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Increasing dental patient volume after SARS-CoV-2 lockdown

SACRAMENTO, Calif., U.S.: Dentistry has recently topped the list of the most dangerous jobs for risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission, and although dentists are ...

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How to maximise the potential of multilayered zirconia

The use of pre-shaded zirconia with a highly translucent gradient brings more efficiency into the dental laboratory. Owing to the advanced properties of ...

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Dr Johannes Beiter, Germany

Mill, polish, seat! Indirect procedures in the dental workflow

In addition to the primary wishes of the patient regarding prosthetic treatment, namely safety, comfort and aesthetics, are the need for an efficient ...

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Mill, polish, seat! Indirect procedures in the dental workflow

Wed. 15. July 2020

Straumann invests in clear aligner provider DrSmile

BASEL, Switzerland: The Straumann Group has put its support behind clinician-led clear aligner therapy by acquiring a majority share in Berlin-based ...

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Is PPE the new gold and who is paying for it?

HOLLY RIDGE, N.C., U.S.: Recent comparisons between the value of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the value of gold have raised some interesting ...

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Dr. Marcus Striegel

Oral cancers may go undetected during COVID-19 crisis

DUBLIN, Ireland: According to the Irish Cancer Society, about 550 people are affected by mouth, head and neck cancers in Ireland each year. As patients are ...

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Zinc oxide and propolis mixture shows promising results

ANDHRA PRADESH, India: The success of a pulpectomy depends on the elimination of bacteria from the root canal. Researchers have now experimented with a new ...

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Experiences of racism in dentistry to be foregrounded in upcoming FGDP(UK) event

LONDON, UK: Like others grappling with the extent of systemic racism in the wake of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests held around the world, the dental ...

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Interview: Young entrepreneur creates healthy sugar-free substitute to satisfy sweet tooth

It is a well-known fact that diets high in sugar contribute to childhood obesity and the formation of dental caries. Fortunately, it is now possible to ...

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Plaque control measures and thrust for preventive dentistry—dentists’ attitude

Periodontitis is pandemic in nature and distributed all over the world. The disease’s prevalence and burden on oral health in India is no different, and ...

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Researchers from Wuhan use oropharyngeal secretions to improve SARS-CoV-2 detection

WUHAN, China: As researchers continue their quest to better understand the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a new study has aimed at improving the detection of SARS-CoV-2 ...

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Dental classes of 2020 graduate virtually

NASHVILLE, Tenn., U.S.: The next generation of dentists is entering a profession that suddenly has considerable risk associated with it—a fact already ...

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An abnormal crisis

Previous international crises, and the 2008–2013 crisis in particular, have arisen from the collapse of the economic or financial system at the ...

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Anti-inflammatory coatings may reduce complications after dental implant surgery

HALLE (SAALE), Germany: The use of medical implants can be hampered by chronic inflammatory reactions, which may result in failure of the device. Now, ...

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ACTEON Around Piezotome Cube

Wed. 8. July 2020

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US dentistry teeters toward recovery

NEW YORK, U.S.: Dentists in the U.S. are seeing more patients despite the continued and alarming spread of SARS-CoV-2 within the country. In the same week ...

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Tongue microbes may indicate cardiac health status

GUANGZHOU, China/SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France: The connection between oral health and general health is an ongoing focus of investigation in various areas of ...

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Leading event for future of digital dentistry

DARMSTADT, Germany: The worldwide exocad community is looking forward to the rescheduled exocad Insights 2020, set to take place on 21 and 22 September and ...

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Interview: Biosecurity in the dental office

As a pioneer and market leader in sterilization, Austria-based company W&H is renowned for developing high-quality sterilization devices for the dental ...

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Nanotechnology may improve soft-tissue integration of dental implants

BRISBANE, Australia: Ensuring the formation of a solid soft-tissue seal at the dental abutment surface is crucial for protecting the underlying tissue from ...

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Interview: Choosing social media content to engage with patients

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., U.S.: Mark Schaefer is considered to be one of the most influential social media marketing experts. He is an educator, a business ...

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ROOTS SUMMIT 2020 Teaser

Thu. 2. July 2020

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Saudi youth prefer clear aligners

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: Clear aligners are the most attractive and acceptable orthodontic appliance—this was the main finding of a study of youth perception...

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Researchers develop saliva-based SARS-CoV-2 test and examine COVID-19 prevalence among dentists

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Canada: Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) in Saskatoon are currently working on two large projects that have ...

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Four questions on Straumann biomaterials

After tooth extraction, a series of physiological changes affecting the surrounding alveolar bone take place. This process includes bone formation as well ...

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Clinical Case with FenderMate & FenderWedge by Dr. Alessandro Colella, Bari, Italy

Wed. 1. July 2020

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