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Artificial intelligence in dental diagnostics: Moving beyond the hype

Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving rapidly from research and development into dental practice, raising important questions about implementation, ...

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“Validation of digital workflows requires strict accuracy control across all stages”

At the sixth GC International Dental Symposium, set for 3 and 4 October in Tokyo in Japan, two of the programme’s digital dentistry sessions will ...

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The unlikely origins of dental innovation

When thinking of a scientific discipline such as dentistry, it is easy to imagine it as a neatly delineated sphere of knowledge, procedures, specialists and...

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Virtual reality is a major research focus for behaviour management in paediatric dentistry

BAŞISKELE, Turkey: While traditional behaviour guidance techniques continue to play an essential role in managing anxiety and uncooperative behaviour in ...

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Interview: Miniature intra-oral robot could transform restorative dentistry workflows

New research has explored how a miniature intra-oral robot could support more precise, more predictable and less invasive tooth preparation. The idea and ...

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Chairside replacement of resin composite veneers using Midas 3D-printing technology: A case report

Digital dentistry has transformed restorative and aesthetic treatment. Technologies such as intra-oral scanning, digital smile design and chairside ...

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AI-assisted workflow could help dentists develop specialist software

MUNICH, Germany: Clinical practice, research and education often require specialised software tools that are too niche for commercial vendors or are not ...

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AI chatbots align closely with implant prosthodontic evidence

PIRACICABA, Brazil: In implant prosthodontics, the growing body of research that clinicians must navigate raises the possibility of using large language ...

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AI shows close agreement with experts in implant planning

LEUVEN, Belgium: Artificial intelligence (AI) may help address persistent challenges in digital implant planning and guided surgery by supporting tasks such...

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Saudi dentists show strong interest in guided endodontics despite adoption barriers

HA’IL, Saudi Arabia: Guided endodontic access (GEA), a technique that uses CBCT, intra-oral scanning, digital planning and 3D-printed guides to facilitate...

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“Digital tools will continue to change how dental technicians work”

Felix Paul Wright is a master dental technician in Germany specialising in digital workflows and implant prosthetics. At Dentsply Sirona World Germany, held...

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AI judges not reliable for evaluating dental advice

XI’AN, China: As patients increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) tools for oral health advice, questions arise not only about the reliability ...

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A bright new smile with KATANA Zirconia YML

Digital technologies for computer-aided imaging, planning, design and manufacturing are valuable tools that support dental technicians in their daily work. ...

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3D-printed hybrid composite restoration in a fully digital workflow

In recent years, 3D-printed polymer-infiltrated ceramic resins, also defined as hybrid composites, have emerged as a promising option for definitive dental ...

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Beyond digital: Why clinical skill and tooth preservation still matter

Dr Ronaldo Hirata is an internationally recognised expert in restorative and aesthetic dentistry and has more than three decades of clinical, research and ...

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3D-printed teeth improve endodontic training in dental education, study finds

WÜRZBURG, Germany: Advances in 3D-printing technology have the potential to transform how future dentists learn practical skills. A new study has ...

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Global leaders gather in Sofia to celebrate innovation and excellence in dentistry

SOFIA, Bulgaria: The 18th internationally renowned Smile of the Year dental contest has continued its upward global trajectory, drawing participants from 14...

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Digital workflows for conversion prostheses in full-arch implant dentistry

Implant treatment for full-arch fixed restorations has been around for decades now.1–3 The treatment usually involves four to six implants placed in ...

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AI-enhanced 3D bioprinting enables custom oral soft-tissue grafts

SINGAPORE: Gingival tissue grafting is a well-established procedure in periodontal therapy; however, conventional techniques are often associated with ...

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Perfected imperfection? The influence of artificial intelligence in orthodontics

LEIPZIG, Germany: Borne by the currents of economic efficiency, time-saving and convenience, artificial intelligence (AI) continues its steady yet rigorous ...

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“We are often of service to so many others but tend to neglect ourselves”

Dr Joshua Austin is a practising restorative dentist from San Antonio in the US and speaks on practice management and clinical dentistry. In his upcoming ...

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New analysis investigates the accuracy of AI in approximal caries detection

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the dental industry in a radical way, and its influence is being felt especially ...

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Digitalisation for the conventional and analogue dentist: Ten key points

Technology enabling a digital workflow has transformed dental practice, providing new opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency and the patient ...

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Infallible precision? The multifaceted role of AI in dentistry

The intrusion of artificial intelligence (AI) into human life, especially within advanced capitalist economies, has been nothing less than epochal. Its ...

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Clinical success in guided full-arch rehabilitation using Smilecloud

Digital workflows in dentistry have revolutionised how clinicians approach complex procedures, enhancing precision, efficiency and patient outcomes. Among ...

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Redefining the patient experience with Primescan 2

Dr Yo-Han Choi is a dentist and co-owner of Canada Bay Dental in Sydney in Australia. In this interview with Dental Tribune International, he shares his ...

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Resurgence and consolidation in Europe’s dental prostheses and digital dentistry markets

When COVID-19 affected the European dental prostheses and digital dentistry markets—including in countries such as Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, ...

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“Thinking cloud‑native has raised the bar”

The launch of Primescan 2 in September was one small step for Dentsply Sirona and one giant leap for digital dentistry. It being the first cloud-native ...

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Formnext Chicago 2025 postponed

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany: Owing to an unfavourable scheduling constellation and the challenging situation in the additive manufacturing industry, Formnext...

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Connect, communicate and co‑discover

A common challenge faced by the dental professional is that of seeing confusion in a patient’s eyes when oral hygiene issues or the need for treatment is ...

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