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India begins assessing its 400 dental colleges

NAGPUR, India: The sheer number of dental colleges in India makes the country a global powerhouse in dental education, and efforts are underway to ensure ...

Prof. Moritz Kebschull is the new president of the European Federation of Periodontology

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has announced Prof. Moritz Kebschull as its new president. He succeeds Dr Darko Božić ...

Nuvola aligners combined with a myofunctional device in paediatric treatment: A case report

In recent years, orthodontists have been treating patients of increasingly younger age.1 This is due to increased attention by paediatricians, greater ...

Treating periodontal disease reduces atrial fibrillation recurrence

HIGASHIHIROSHIMA, Japan: Although periodontitis is not currently considered a modifiable risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), a recent study has ...

3Shape releases comprehensive sustainability report for 2023

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: 3Shape, the global innovator in digital dentistry, has recently unveiled its 2023 sustainability report and five-year plan for a ...

Zumax Medical: From endodontics to general dentistry

SUZHOU, China: Founded in 2005 and based in Suzhou, Zumax Medical is a manufacturer specialising in dental surgical magnification devices. The company ...

IDEM 2024 delivers on “Exceptional Dentistry: Techniques, Technologies and Trends”

SINGAPORE: The highly anticipated 13th International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM 2024) concluded on 21 April at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and ...

Envista names Paul Keel new CEO

BREA, Calif., US: Envista Holdings has appointed Paul Keel as its new CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective from 1 May. The company owns ...

Can dentists help patients experiencing food insecurity?

LIVERPOOL, UK: Food insecurity affects 17% of households in the UK, according to a 2023 government survey. This lack of consistent access to sufficient ...

EvoDent showcases latest dental solutions at KRAKDENT 2024

KRAKOW, Poland: 3D-printing specialist EvoDent impressed dental professionals at KRAKDENT 2024 with its comprehensive range of hardware solutions and ...

Osstem Implant expands charity initiatives across Asia

SEOUL, South Korea: As a global dental company, Osstem Implant is dedicated to practising shared management. The company works closely with South Korean ...

Extensive study links e-cigarette use with increased risk of heart failure

WASHINGTON, US: In recent years, there has been an increase in studies on vaping and its link to oral and overall health. Adding to existing research, a new...

ClearCorrect launches new digital solutions globally

ROUND ROCK, Texas, US: ClearCorrect recently unveiled a new suite of products and features aimed at supporting clinicians in their provision of orthodontic ...

HeyGears 3D printers simplify and speed up operations

The Label Dent laboratory has a history of exploring new technologies in the pursuit of happy customers since its establishment in 2007, in Bordeaux in ...

“IDEM is putting scientific advancements in dentistry front and centre this year”

A unique highlight of the conference programme, Drs David and Davey Alleman held the Singapore Dental Association Masterclass on the six lessons approach to...

Asiga presents two new 3D printers: Max 2 and Ultra

SINGAPORE: This is an exciting time for 3D printing and dentistry. Earlier this year, Asiga launched two new 3D printers, the Max 2 and the Ultra, which are...

Discover the future of orthodontic and restorative care at IDEM Singapore

SINGAPORE: The first software of its kind, Invisalign Smile Architect combines planning for orthodontic and restorative care in a single platform, ...

“IDEM stands out from other shows with its unparalleled focus on fostering innovation, collaboration and education”

Mathias Küpper is managing director and vice president for Asia Pacific at Koelnmesse, one of the IDEM organisers. In this interview with Dental Tribune ...

“Dental surgeons have an important role to play in identifying patients at risk of OSA”

Combining her expertise in both oral and maxillofacial surgery with sleep medicine, Dr Mei Hui Tan’s presentation at IDEM 2024 offered clinicians the ...

This mouthwash protects your patients in three ways

SINGAPORE: Curaprox’s Perio plus regenerate belongs to a new generation of chlorhexidine-based mouthwashes that employ a unique blend of additives. It ...

“I anticipate dental clinics being redesigned to optimise ergonomics”

The first Indian dentist certified in zero concept dental ergonomics, Dr Lisha Jain is set to share invaluable insights on transforming dental practices for...

Asia Pacific’s digital dentistry renaissance

In the 1980s, Dr François Duret pioneered the integration of CAD/CAM technology into dentistry, introducing the revolutionary CEREC system. This marked the...