Dental News

Depression negatively affects oral microbiome diversity, study finds

NEW YORK, US: Oral diseases and depression are both projected to rise in prevalence over the coming decades, and recent findings suggest the two may be ...

AAFPRS survey outlines major shifts in facial plastic surgery trends

WASHINGTON, US: The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) has recently released the results of its 2024 annual member ...

New study sheds light on discrimination of dental patients in Syrian clinics

DAMASCUS, Syria: As health workers, dentists are occasionally placed at risk of disease transmission, since they are exposed to bloodborne infections of ...

Planmeca launches Romexis 7 with advanced AI tools

HELSINKI, Finland: Finnish dental manufacturer Planmeca has announced the release of Romexis 7, the latest version of its all-in-one dental software. First ...

Swedish university receives funding boost to expand holistic dental health research

MALMÖ, Sweden: A forward thinking, transdisciplinary oral health research hub at Malmö University has received a welcome funding injection from ...

Strong start for new online education series: More than 4,500 attend Digital Dentistry Symposium

Held last week, the first edition of the Digital Dentistry Symposium 2025 marked the launch of a new series of online educational events focusing on dental ...

Clinical digital workflows for implant crowns

Researchers in the UK and India aim to combat antibiotic overprescription in dentistry

LEEDS, England: While antibiotics remain essential for treating infectious diseases, their global efficacy is declining owing to the rise of antimicrobial ...

Researchers employ AI to investigate links between oral health and cardiovascular disease

STONY BROOK, N.Y., US: The applicability and efficacy of artificial intelligence (AI) within dentistry appears to be limitless. With each passing day, ...

Just like a natural tooth—Grandio disc multicolor from VOCO

CUXHAVEN, Germany: In order to fulfil the high expectations of patients, definitive dental prostheses need to be robust and durable, as well as provide ...

Bias in dentistry and how it shapes the way dental professionals care for patients

Bias is an intrinsic aspect of human cognition, and healthcare professionals—including those in dentistry—are not immune to its influence. Understanding...

Micro‑layering for implant‑supported zirconia prostheses

IOANNINA, Greece: Numerous finishing techniques are available for zirconia-based screw-retained implant-supported prostheses; however, most of them are ...

Single-appointment 3D printing of inlays and onlays with Midas

In today’s busy life, patients may have trouble coordinating their work and home schedules when treatment requires multiple appointments. Typically, when ...

Early microbial determinants of peri-implant health discovered in a new study

ANN ARBOR, Mich., US: As the number of dental implants placed globally continues to rise, so too does the clinical significance of understanding ...

Hypnosis—a useful complementary tool for oral health professionals?

MONTREAL, Canada: Hypnosis, long associated with stage performances and entertainment, is drawing attention for its clinical applications in the field of ...

Practice management by “staying informed, flexible and executing with intention”

Dr Elizabeth Himel’s path in dentistry is shaped by heritage and guided by a strong sense of purpose. From taking over her father’s private practice to ...

Curaden launches Curiosity.space―a digital community for prevention-minded professionals

KRIENS, Switzerland: For decades, dentistry has largely centred on intervention-based care—responding to disease rather than preventing it. However, a ...

Five things AI cannot replace in dentistry—and why clinicians still matter

Artificial intelligence (AI) has seen a rapid surge in popularity and accessibility in dentistry, and more broadly in healthcare. Publicly available AI ...

Successful endodontics—how to effectively use modern endodontic solutions in everyday practice

How to achieve greater efficiency, safety and job satisfaction in endodontics—endodontist and trainer Dr Sabine Remensberger has been sharing her ...

Qatar University celebrates first dental graduates

DOHA, Qatar: Qatar University has marked a historic milestone with the graduation of the founding cohort from the College of Dental Medicine, the ...

Researchers develop dental floss capable of measuring stress

MEDFORD, Mass., US: Stress can present as a wide range of physical, emotional and social symptoms, such as irritability, headache, anxiety and elevated ...

Dentist and dental technician communication in prosthodontic workflows

No matter whether you are a dental practitioner or a dental technician, there is one thing you surely want to avoid: failure of restorations. While it is ...

European Aligner Society announces first EAS North America Aligner Forum

LONDON, England: After years of hosting leading aligner events across Europe, the European Aligner Society (EAS) will hold its first forum in North America ...

The ultra-marathon of innovation: FKG Dentaire’s journey in endodontics

FKG Dentaire is considered a leader in innovation, cultivating a company culture defined by creativity and ingenuity. Situated in the heart of the Swiss ...

Screw-retained implant bridge with multi-unit abutment connection

A 72-year-old patient in good general health presented with partial edentulism in the maxillary posterior region. The main goal was to achieve a rapid fixed...