Dental News

Smoking during pregnancy may harm child’s tooth development

OTAGO, New Zealand: A study conducted by researchers at the University of Otago has found that women who smoke more than ten cigarettes a day while pregnant...

Primary dentition study links exposure to toxins in early life to autism

NEW YORK, USA: Evidence found in primary dentition has suggested that exposure to specific toxins and nutrients is associated with the risk of developing ...

Interview: “We are seeking to make inroads in markets that we have underserved for the last several years”

Being one of the oldest dental bur manufacturers worldwide, US company SS White has aimed to strengthen and grow its global footprint at this year’s ...

“Heart of esthetics”: Cosmetic dentists gather for annual meeting

ZAGREB, Croatia: From 21 to 23 September, the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry (ESCD) is holding its 14th annual meeting in Zagreb. The congress will ...

ESCD President Dr Florin Lăzărescu announces annual meeting

Thu. 8. June 2017

This year’s meeting of the European Society of Cosmetic Dentistry will be held at the Sheraton hotel in Zagreb, known as the city of a million hearts—corresponding with the congress theme of ...

MIS - Make it Simple

Wed. 7. June 2017

Non-ablative melanin depigmentation of gingiva

Melanin depigmentation of gingiva using various laser wavelengths have been reported for over ten years.[1–5] Layer by layer, the mucosa is ablated ...

Global mercury treaty to be put into force

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Union, together with seven of its member states, has ratified the Minamata Convention on Mercury and resultantly provided ...

History of vitamin D deficiency hidden just under the enamel

ONTARIO, Canada: With over a billion people worldwide estimated to be affected, vitamin D deficiency has long been a topic of discussion among health ...

HPV vaccination may lower risk of oral infections that cause mouth cancer

CHICAGO, USA: A study conducted in the U.S. has found that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine may help reduce oral infections that cause mouth and ...

The use of CBCT and CAD/CAM techniques in complex implant-supported rehabilitation of maxilla—Part I

Patients who visit our clinic and wish to receive prosthetic treatment are frequently unaware of the possibilities that modern medicine has to offer. ...

Research on pufferfish could lead to addressing tooth loss in humans

SHEFFIELD, UK: According to new research by an international team of scientists, human teeth evolved from the same genes that form the characteristic beaked...

Study analyses unique root canal anatomy patterns in Indian population

NAVI MUMBAI, India: Provisional findings of an Indian study have suggested that the root canal anatomy of Indians might differ from those of other ...

W&H and Planmeca joint branch office opens officially

BANGALORE, India: After having announced their joining forces to expand in the Indian dental market last autumn, W&H Managing Director Peter Malata and ...

Start preparing for IDS 2019 now

LEIPZIG, Germany: Two months after a successful attendance at the International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne in Germany, Dental Tribune International (DTI) ...

7th international Laser and Health Academy Symposium

During this year’s Laser and Health Academy Symposium (LA&HA), 70 clinical experts from around the world gathered to present, share and discuss their ...

Planmeca showcases new technology in Belgrade

BELGRADE, Serbia: Serbian dental supply company Plast-DENT recently teamed up with Planmeca to organise a digital solutions seminar in Belgrade. Held in ...