Dental News

“Orthodontics isn’t just about straightening teeth; it’s about treating the underlying condition”

Dental Tribune International attended the recent European Aligner Society’s congress on the island of Rhodes in Greece and had the opportunity to speak to...

R-SWEEPS endodontic treatment

Endodontic treatment of second molars presents the clinician with several challenges, including the complex morphology of the root canal system and ...

“Our eyes and hands remain some of the best diagnostic tools we have—especially when used with intent and experience”

The European Aligner Society recently held its sixth congress, on the island of Rhodes in Greece, and offered a programme that delivered insights and ...

Sugary baby pouches under increasing critical scrutiny in the UK

LONDON, England: The commercial baby food industry powerfully shapes early childhood nutrition in the UK and globally. Despite its trusted image, its ...

“The future of the EFP is extremely bright”

As the global conversation around oral health continues to evolve, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is playing an increasingly influential ...

“Implant treatment is arguably the most complex procedure in dentistry”

Implant dentistry continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advances in digital workflows, materials and clinical integration. At EuroPerio11 in Vienna in ...

Global periodontics community convenes at EuroPerio11

VIENNA, Austria: The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) recently hosted the 11th EuroPerio, the world’s leading congress in periodontics and ...

A seismic start to the sixth European Aligner Society congress

RHODES, Greece: The sixth congress of the European Aligner Society (EAS), which took place in late May, began with unexpected movement—not of teeth but of...

IDEC 2025 to advance dental innovation and collaboration in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia: The highly anticipated 2025 Indonesia Dental Exhibition and Conference (IDEC) is less than six months away, and enthusiasm continues to ...

“Good dentistry benefits everyone”

At this year’s 2025 International Dental Show (IDS), Dentsply Sirona, the largest diversified manufacturer of professional dental products and ...

Periodontal considerations in aligner treatment

Preconised by Kesling in 1946, treatment with clear aligners was initially used to correct misaligned teeth.1 Currently, aligners dominate the orthodontic ...

“The EFP is the leading organisation for oral health”

At this year’s EuroPerio11 in Vienna, Dental Tribune International sat down with Prof. Anton Sculean, secretary-general of the European Federation of ...

Dental industry focuses on what it can control

LEIPZIG, Germany: Major dental manufacturers have begun the year with cautious optimism and an ear to the ground. The first financial quarter of 2025 did ...

Report underscores significant health and financial benefits of sugar-free gum consumption

LONDON, England: While chewing gum may be considered a somewhat undesirable habit, sugar-free varieties have been proved to be highly beneficial for oral ...

A fully digital approach to soft-tissue and aesthetic excellence

Implant dentistry has undergone a revolutionary transformation with the advent of digital workflows. These advancements have significantly improved the ...

Hong Kong’s government dental clinics begin filling teeth

HONG KONG: A rapidly ageing population and widening wealth gap are contributing to an urgent need for affordable access to dental services in Hong Kong. On ...

Poor oral health linked to body pain and migraine in women, study finds

SYDNEY, Australia: The underlying causes of central sensitisation disorders such as migraine and fibromyalgia are poorly understood. The gut–brain axis ...

Oral antiseptics can help to prevent recurrence of periodontitis—report

VIENNA, Austria: On 16 May at EuroPerio11, the Spanish Society of Periodontology and Osseointegration presented a new report on how antiseptic mouthwashes ...

From scan to smile: Enhancing patient care through digital innovation

Dr Verena Freier, an internationally respected dental practitioner from Bad Soden in Germany, has long been committed to advancing her clinical practice ...

HKU researchers launch world’s first AI-based oral oncology clinic

HONG KONG: Oral cancer remains a significant global health concern, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen prevention efforts and promote early ...

Opt for a trustworthy ceramic and metal primer

HATTERSHEIM AM MAIN, Germany: Contrary to the uniformity suggested by the name, ceramic primers vary widely in composition and efficacy. Most common primers...

Current status of and future trends in dental 3D-printing workflows: New solutions to digital challenges

Blood pressure checks begin at Essex NHS dental clinics

CHELMSFORD, England: The public-facing nature of dentistry has led to clinicians becoming increasingly involved in caring for patients’ systemic health, ...

ClearX teen smile transformation

This case presentation features a teenager’s journey to corrected occlusion using ClearX (K Line Europe) invisible aligners. The journey to a harmonious ...

Dentsply Sirona announces schedule for 2025 DS World event series

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona has recently reaffirmed its commitment to world‑class clinical education by announcing the full 2025 schedule for its...

Women disproportionately affected by UK dental crisis, new report shows

LONDON, England: The UK dental crisis is a highly significant public health issue, having escalated in recent years owing to continued reductions in ...

Simplifying implant planning and placement in the completely edentulous arch with in-office guide fabrication

Implant planning and placement in the completely edentulous maxilla can present challenges both surgically and prosthetically whether a removable or fixed ...

Graphy presents Shape Memory Aligner technology at AAO 2025

PHILADELPHIA, US: Graphy, the first company to commercialise directly 3D-printed Shape Memory Aligner (SMA) technology, featured prominently at the 2025 ...

Study compares digital and analogue impression taking for CAD/CAM posts

THESSALONIKI, Greece: As digital workflows become increasingly prevalent in restorative dentistry, the accuracy of intra-oral scanners in capturing complex ...