Dental Events

New 3Shape Dental System 2019 software now available

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: 3Shape has announced the release of the 2019 version of its industry-leading design software for laboratories. The new and improved ...

Study finds antibiotics prescribed by dentists often unnecessary

CORVALLIS, Ore., U.S.: The prescription of drugs in dentistry has recently been brought into question. Much of the discussion has been around opioids and ...

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 ...

Mandible helps to uncover history of civilisations in Tibet

LANZHOU, China: The journey that Homo sapiens has embarked on is something that has enthralled modern scientists for many centuries. Now, as technology ...

Dentists express their concerns over DIY dentistry

FARMINGTON, Conn., U.S.: With the growth of direct-to-consumer marketing, there has been a trend towards do-it-yourself (DIY) dentistry, which encourages ...

Free webinar to focus on bone splitting

NEW YORK, U.S.: The webinar is becoming an excellent resource that enables dental professionals to follow the topics that they find most interesting at ...

US dentists prescribe 37 times more opioids than English dentists do, study finds

CHICAGO, U.S.: With the overprescription of opioids causing many severe health and addiction issues in the U.S., it is imperative that dental professionals ...

Interview: “For most people, toothbrushing is an unconscious action. iTOP changes this.”

Although toothbrushing is the most decisive factor in preventing oral disease, only a few patients and dental professionals know how to brush perfectly. ...

CPAG calls for free dental care and healthcare for all youth

AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Early childhood dental caries is the most common chronic disease seen in children and a leading cause of hospital admissions for New ...

Biolase - Samuel B. Low

Tue. 4. June 2019

Interview

Different Shenzhen, different Launca

Mon. 3. June 2019

What if innovation is more than a top-down approach, but is driven buy in-depth collaborations? Welcome Shenzhen, welcome Launca!

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 ...

Scientists link childhood trauma to tooth loss later in life

ANN ARBOR, Mich. U.S.: In a recent study, a researcher from the University of Michigan has assessed the impact of adverse childhood events, such as ...

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 ...

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....

Planmeca Emerald S – hyper-speed intraoral scanner for a seamless digital workflow

Thu. 30. May 2019

Researchers find microbial contaminants in popular e-cigarettes

BOSTON, U.S.: Cigarette smoke contains microbes and microbial toxins, such as endotoxin and glucan, that may have adverse respiratory effects. However, the ...

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 ...

BIOLASE and TeamSmile co-host series of oral health events

LOS ANGELES/KANSAS CITY, Mo., U.S.: BIOLASE, a medical device company and a global leader in dental lasers, and TeamSmile, an advocacy group that partners ...