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Study highlights barriers to dental care for UAE children with special needs

DUBAI, UAE: Although barriers to dental care for children with special healthcare needs have been documented internationally, there is limited evidence from...

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Natural tooth count associated with long-term survival after pancreatic cancer surgery

HIROSHIMA, Japan: Research has linked impaired oral health to outcomes in colorectal and oesophageal cancer, and previous studies have also shown an ...

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Singapore dentists debate new competency pathway for third molar surgery

SINGAPORE: A new competency certification for third molar surgery has divided opinion among dental practitioners in Singapore and prompted debate over the ...

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FDI Regional Congress in Kenya: Building a stronger future for dentistry in Africa

MOMBASA, Kenya: This year, the FDI Regional Congress will be held in Mombasa in Kenya from 21 to 23 October, in collaboration with the Kenya Dental ...

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Cannabis use and oral health effects: What the evidence shows

NEW YORK, US: As cannabis use becomes more common internationally, it may have important implications for oral health and dental treatment. A recent ...

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FDI World Dental Congress opens in Prague for the first time

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: The international dental community has gathered in Prague for the 2026 FDI World Dental Congress. Running until 7 September, the ...

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FDI Tobacco Cessation project: Training dental teams to support quitting

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: Since its launch in 2020, the FDI Tobacco Cessation project has supported the integration of oral health professionals in tobacco ...

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Interview: Can fermented foods support oral and gut health?

Fermented foods are increasingly being studied for their potential to influence the human microbiome, but research has focused predominantly on the gut, ...

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Can dentists trust YouTube for dental photography training?

BILECIK, Turkey: YouTube is an increasingly accessible source of dental education, but the absence of expert review raises questions about the quality and ...

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German orchestra musicians report high oral health awareness but common orofacial pain

GÖTTINGEN, Germany: Professional musicians are exposed to a range of occupational factors that may affect their oral and orofacial health. A large number ...

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Study examines role of systemic inflammation in molar incisor hypomineralisation

MELBOURNE, Australia: Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a common developmental dental defect associated with considerable morbidity, yet its ...

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FDI report highlights a decade of patient-centred oral health data

GENEVA, Switzerland: FDI World Dental Federation has published a new report reviewing ten years of data from its Oral Health Observatory (OHO). The data ...

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Omega-3 fatty acids may help lower oral inflammation, study reports

BOSTON, US: Building on the established association between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease, researchers have recently investigated whether the ...

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Reverse evidence-based dentistry: From chairside observation to responsible clinical innovation

Every week, clinicians are exposed to new technologies, materials, digital tools and therapeutic approaches that promise to improve patient care. Modern ...

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WHO advances action on dental amalgam phase‑out across Southeast Asia

BANGKOK, Thailand: The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting stronger cooperation between health and environmental authorities to accelerate the ...

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FDI Oral Health Observatory: Celebrating more than a decade of data-driven change

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: Over the past decade, the FDI Oral Health Observatory (OHO) project has demonstrated the potential of practice-based data collection...

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Dentists’ taxable income rises across the UK

LONDON, England: A new national earnings report shows that the taxable income of self-employed dentists has increased across every UK nation, reflecting ...

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“Our goal was to create a genuinely international and interdisciplinary programme”

The 2026 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC26), taking place in Prague in Czech Republic, from 4 to 7 September 2026, will bring together dental ...

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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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Study examines social media use and adolescent dental self-confidence

AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Social media increasingly shapes ideas about what constitutes a healthy, attractive or socially acceptable smile. Researchers from ...

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New expert consensus document on minimum intervention oral care

LUCERNE, Switzerland: Minimum intervention oral care (MIOC) represents a shift from a predominantly operative and procedure-centred model towards a ...

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ISDH 2026 briefing considers adjunctive mouthrinse use in periodontal care

MILAN, Italy: At a press briefing hosted by consumer health company Kenvue during the 2026 International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) in Milan, ...

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Postbiotic gummies linked to reduced gingival bleeding in clinical trial

TOKYO, Japan: Probiotics have been investigated for their potential to support periodontal health. However, using live microorganisms in consumer products ...

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ISDH 2026 in Milan to spotlight prevention across the life course

MILAN, Italy: The 2026 International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) is bringing together dental hygienists, clinicians, educators, researchers and other...

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From seeds to systems: Why AI is becoming the operating system of modern dentistry

One year after I argued that dental practices that adopt digital technologies early will dominate tomorrow, artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry has ...

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Federal funding aims to bring more dentists to underserved communities

CHICAGO, US: Community health centres in underserved areas face an uphill battle in recruiting and retaining trained dental staff. The American Dental ...

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Fasting-mimicking diet may reduce periodontal inflammation

LONDON, England: Although dietary interventions have been associated with reduced systemic inflammation, their relevance to periodontal disease remains ...

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Thai FDA simplifies submission requirements for custom-made dental devices

NONTHABURI, Thailand: The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has simplified the technical documentation required for custom-made dental devices made ...

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Microplastics in dentistry: “A precautionary approach is warranted”

Polymer-based dental materials, oral care products and routine clinical procedures may all contribute to the release of microplastics and nanoplastics, but ...

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Gum Health Day puts prevention in focus

LEIPZIG, Germany: Gum Health Day 2026 marks the start of a three-year global awareness campaign by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) under the...

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