Dental News

Study uncovers abysmally low adherence to sterilization protocols

ARLINGTON, Va., U.S.: The importance of sterilization in the dental practice and operating room cannot be underestimated. In a new study, researchers have ...

3DISC - Intra Oral Scanner

Thu. 29. November 2018

Live scanning with the Heron IOS at GNYDM 2018.

Interview with Orthodontist Dr. Büchler - Using GBT

Thu. 29. November 2018

Majority of children perceive loss of first tooth positively

ZURICH, Switzerland: Although losing primary teeth can be unsettling and painful for children, an interdisciplinary research group at the University of ...

Researchers find traces of lead in 250,000-year-old Neanderthal teeth

NEW YORK, U.S.: Throughout history, human exposure to various metals and its effects have been investigated numerous times. In a new study, scientists from ...

The MAP System: A versatile tool for endodontic therapy

PARIS, France: According to Produits Dentaires, its MAP (Micro-Apical Placement) System, provides a unique and efficient method for precisely placing ...

Pulpdent’s ACTIVA BioACTIVE receives top rating

PARIS, France: ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT, developed by dental research company and manufacturer Pulpdent, has received the top rating from REALITY in the ...

ADF 2018: Welcome message from congress chairperson

We can no longer perform treatments as we did 40 years ago, ten years ago, or even last year. But why is that? Firstly, today’s dentists know more than ...

Planmeca introduces new dental unit

PARIS, France: Planmeca’s Compact i5 has been designed not only to withstand time, but also to evolve with time, as the company describes it. Its compact ...

Digital dentistry means you work faster - interview with Dr. Nazariy Mykhaylyuk

Mon. 26. November 2018

Dr. Nazariy Mykhaylyuk from the M.Vision Group, discusses the benefits and differences between digital dentistry and analog. And why doctors must consider going digital.

Health secretary’s plan for prevention met with little enthusiasm

LONDON, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) has questioned the priorities of Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in the ...

Planmeca Viso: The next generation of CBCT imaging

NEW YORK, U.S.: Introducing unique patient positioning, free field of view (FOV) adjustments and intelligent patient movement correction, the new Planmeca ...

Exocad’s first international congress hailed a success

DARMSTADT, Germany: Dental software company exocad recently hosted its first international congress, exocad Insights. With over 550 attendees from more than...

Safe and Robust CAD/CAM Technology used successfully in Amazonia

BRAZIL: In June, a team of Doctors Without Borders (DSF), a Brazilian NGO that provides dental assistance to the indigenous peoples of the Amazon region, ...

Health professionals reluctant to recommend e-cigarettes

GLASGOW, UK: According to research presented at the recent annual National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference in Glasgow, 29 per cent of ...

Penicillin-allergic patients may present a higher risk of dental implant failure, study suggests

BARCELONA, Spain: Several studies have dealt with the possible causes of implant failure. Recurring topics include nutrition and smoking. A recent study at ...

Hu-Friedy and WeRestore.it release new restorative kit

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany: Creating aesthetic restorations requires a significant amount of attention to detail, as well as the right tools. To aid ...

Teeth help shine a light on the health of people during the Dark Ages

TÜBINGEN, Germany: When one thinks of the medieval period from the fifth to the tenth centuries, often referred to as the Dark Ages, it may be easy to ...

Interview: A new splash of life

Numerous innovative restorative and aesthetic dental solutions, which are considered an industry standard today, have been brought to market by Nobel ...

New study links poor toothbrushing habits to heart disease

CHICAGO, US/LONDON, UK: A new study presented during the 2018 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions held recently has suggested that brushing ...

Editorial: Why the rush?

It’s difficult to watch certain television commercials, read a newspaper, see an online advertisement, a webinar, social media content or a recorded video...

ADF 2018 themed “Dental care, the commitment that unites us”

PARIS, France: This year’s ADF congress will be hosted under the theme of “Dental care, the commitment that unites us” and take place from 27 November...