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Dental News
Combined treatment potentiates anti-biofilm and anti-cariogenic efficacy
PHILADELPHIA, US: According to research, dental caries is the most prevalent and costly biofilm-induced oral disease. Fluoride as the primary ...
Less CHX—new generation of mouthwashes is changing therapy
KRIENS, Switzerland: Chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) is considered the gold standard among oral antiseptics, but its use comes with a number of side ...
Study identifies new bacterial species involved in dental caries formation
PHILADELPHIA, US: It was previously believed that Streptococcus mutans was the main microorganism responsible for dental caries. However, in a recent study,...
HAART treatment for HIV/Aids patients plays key role in their oral health
CHENGDU, China/SENDAI, Japan: Roughly forty million individuals around the world were living with HIV/Aids in 2021. Highly active antiretroviral therapy ...
“Like bacteria hitch-hiking on the fungi”—study shows how organisms “walk” across teeth
PHILADELPHIA, US: A research team from the University of Pennsylvania has found that, within hours of growth, groupings of bacteria were able to “leap” ...
Interview: How to improve your prophylactic technique
As an award-winning dental hygienist and experienced Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) clinician, Faye Donald’s passion lies in educating, motivating and ...
Designing for the environment—sustainability in plastic products
There are many different aspects to consider in guiding the individual to suitable oral hygiene products: the patient’s oral status, abilities, ...
Interview: Correcting your own oral hygiene habits is the best way to help patients
Too often, dental students have to rely on textbook examples or only receive limited practical training when it comes to improving their oral hygiene ...
Study offers new insights into dental caries development and prevention
HONG KONG, China/BERKELEY, Calif., US: A study led by researchers in China has recently examined the impact of the oral microbiota on overall health. The ...
Researchers in Australia seek to improve dental implant outcomes
BRISBANE, Australia: Dental professionals and researchers continue to look for the best solutions to help prevent and manage peri-implant disease. For ...
Guided Biofilm Therapy to take centre stage in free webinar
Using a mixture of documentation and clinical cases, Dr Gonçalo Assis will be discussing the implementation of Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) during implant ...
Interview: “It feels like patient-centred care at its very best”
Faye Donald is a multi-award-winning dental hygienist who puts patients’ interest first. She became a certified Swiss Dental Academy (SDA) trainer in 2016...
Interview: “We need to stress the importance of prevention”
Dr Magda Mensi is a researcher at the University of Brescia in Italy with a special interest in non-surgical therapy of periodontal diseases. In preparation...
E-learning non-stop: First international 24-hour webinar in preventive dentistry is approaching
NYON, Switzerland: Dental professionals should mark 23 and 24 November in their calendars in order not to miss a notable event in dental education: the ...
Interview: “Current antimicrobial techniques are largely ineffective ”
Robots and their influence on society is not something new. For years, we have been sharing our social and, more recently, private circles with them. In ...
Free webinar to focus on guided biofilm therapy
ZURICH, Switzerland: In an upcoming free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on Friday, 26 April, an expert will be discussing guided biofilm therapy for the ...
Interview: “50 per cent of our population is susceptible to periodontal disease”
During a unique breakfast briefing on Friday morning, Unilever’s Zendium showcased a remarkable set of data demonstrating how daily use of Zendium ...
Biofilm research could help advance dentistry
MUNICH, Germany: According to experts, biofilms are generally regarded as a problem to be eradicated due to the threats they pose to humans and materials. ...
Cariogenic bacteria produce substance that aids calcium tolerance
BASEL, Switzerland: In a new study at the University of Basel, researchers have investigated how cariogenic bacteria manage to survive in dental plaque, ...
Optimal prophylaxis with interdental brushes
An increasing number of dental professionals are emphasising the importance of interdental brushes in primary, secondary and tertiary prophylaxis. These ...