Dental News

3D-printable materials powered by Remora technology gain regulatory clearance in North America and Canada

GLASGOW, Scotland: New biocompatible materials for 3D printing and milling that employ the unique Remora anti-biofilm technology have gained clearance from ...

Winner in dental prophylaxis: The GBT experience

Oral health is based on two pillars: firstly, the professional removal of biofilm and calculus, supported by thorough oral hygiene education, and secondly, ...

EU health report outlines dental market challenges

PARIS, France: A new report on the state of healthcare in the EU has found that workforce shortages and an ageing population are contributing to a ...

Dentsply Sirona introduces DS Core Enterprise to address DSOs’ specific needs

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona has expanded its cloud-based platform, DS Core, with the introduction of the new DS Core Enterprise solution....

From chairside to cyberspace: Why every dental practice needs cybersecurity—Part 1

The rapid rise of digital dentistry has given dentists worldwide many benefits, but it has also increased risks. Dental teams must learn to leverage these ...

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Neoss receives MDR certification for complete product portfolio

HARROGATE, England: Neoss Group has recently announced that it has obtained certification under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (Medical Device Regulation—MDR) ...

Same-day dentistry: Replacement of two PFM crowns with zirconia restorations

The advancements in zirconia in contemporary dentistry allow for a wider range of applications, including in the anterior region, and for chairside ...

Study reveals significant psychosocial challenges among dental administrative staff

EDINBURGH, Scotland: Although the mental health of dentists has received increasing attention since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been little study of ...

Align Technology obtains CE marking in Europe for palatal expander

SAN JOSE, Calif., US: Align Technology has obtained CE marking in Europe and registration with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency in ...

VR haptics: Potential and challenges in dental education

KUOPIO, Finland: Once considered science fiction, haptics-enhanced virtual reality (VR) training now plays a supportive role in dental simulation practice ...

New research article places women’s dental health under the spotlight

Greenville, N.C., US: As Western societies increasingly come to terms with the inequities that have stained their histories, addressing the systematic ...

New analysis investigates the accuracy of AI in approximal caries detection

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the dental industry in a radical way, and its influence is being felt especially ...

Digitalisation for the conventional and analogue dentist: Ten key points

Expanding patient care with laser facial aesthetics

LJUBILJANA; Slovenia: As the desire to maintain a youthful appearance grows, so does the market for effective anti-ageing solutions. Recent advancements in ...

Dubai Autism Center launches UAE’s first autism-friendly dental clinic

DUBAI, UAE: For individuals with autism, a trip to the dentist poses a range of serious challenges, which can include sensory overstimulation, departure ...

A simple sequence for successful root canal treatment outcomes

The patient was referred for root canal treatment (RCT) of tooth #36, the referring dentist having had difficulty in locating the root canal orifices. The ...

US dentists retiring later

CHICAGO, US: Research from the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute (HPI) shows that young US clinicians are now more likely to practise in ...

3D technology is the future, and we need to dive in today

I was previously a dental technician and 3D expert at Fibonacci Dental Studio, a compact dental studio focused on complex cases and individual approaches in...

University of Otago produces second Māori graduate in periodontics

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: Māori make up over 17% of the New Zealand population and are twice as likely to develop severe periodontitis as non-Māori New ...

Immediate implant placement in the aesthetic zone: Two-year follow-up

Immediate implant placement and loading have become increasingly prevalent in modern dentistry, especially in the aesthetic zone, where patients typically ...

New denture adhesion solution is inspired by octopus suction cups

LONDON, England: Researchers at King’s College London have recently published details of research which combines biological insights with cutting-edge ...

Dental health identified as major predictor of preterm birth

SEOUL, South Korea: Identifying risk factors for preterm birth (PTB) is crucial for enabling healthcare providers, parents and policymakers to make informed...

Ivoclar confirms participation at IDS 2025 and prepares to unveil new innovations

SCHAAN, Liechtenstein: Ivoclar, a global leader in dental solutions, has confirmed its participation in the upcoming International Dental Show (IDS), which ...