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Dental News
Study evaluates primary personality types among dental students
Numerous studies have investigated prevalent personality types among dental students with a view to the predictive value for success in training. A new ...
Antibiotic use in implant dentistry: A call for standardised guidelines
LEIPZIG, Germany: There are conflicting opinions and evidence on antibiotic use before and after implant surgery and in peri-implantitis treatment. Given ...
Study highlights alarmingly high caries prevalence in Filipino toddlers
CALOOCAN, Philippines: According to the World Health Organization, 514 million children have caries of the primary dentition. Additionally, data from 2021 ...
LISTERINE mouthwash shown to disrupt oral microbiome in men
ANTWERP, Belgium: Research has found conflicting results regarding whether the popular bactericidal mouthwash LISTERINE promotes or undermines a healthy ...
Align Technology awards research grants to 11 universities
TEMPE, Ariz., US: Align Technology has announced the winners of its annual research awards, naming 11 universities in Europe, the Americas and the ...
Matcha: A new ally in the fight against periodontal disease
TOKYO, Japan: Extensive research shows that Porphyromonas gingivalis is linked with the initiation and progression of periodontal disease. The antimicrobial...
Treating periodontal disease reduces atrial fibrillation recurrence
HIGASHIHIROSHIMA, Japan: Although periodontitis is not currently considered a modifiable risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), a recent study has ...
Extensive study links e-cigarette use with increased risk of heart failure
WASHINGTON, US: In recent years, there has been an increase in studies on vaping and its link to oral and overall health. Adding to existing research, a new...
Review offers evidence of link between oral microbiome and cancer
SOLNA, Sweden: The oral cavity represents a complex microenvironment where a diverse microbial community flourishes. A recent review study, carried out by ...
Low-cost tooth sensitivity liquid found to combat dental caries
NEW YORK, US: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has clearance by the US Food and Drug Administration for treatment of tooth sensitivity, and there is strong ...
A peri-implantitis-free implant system for everyday use
Conducted in collaboration with the Medical University of Graz in Austria, a new long-term study with over five and up to 12 years of follow-up found no ...
Doubled-edged sword: AI must foster, not worsen, sustainability in dental care
LYON, France: Given that dentistry is already struggling to increase equity of care and reduce its adverse impact on the environment, the ethical duality of...
Conquering dental fear through use of a mobile app
Dental fear is estimated to affect nearly one-third of adults globally, and the condition leads to avoidance of dental visits and has negative implications ...
“The Patent Dental Implant System is the best choice for every patient and dentist”
Conducted in collaboration with the Medical University of Graz in Austria, a new independent study followed patients treated with the two-piece Patent ...
Long-term study finds no peri‑implantitis around two‑piece Patent implants
ZURICH, Switzerland: At a press event in Zurich on 15 February, Dr Roland Glauser, a Zurich-based expert in comprehensive implantology, highlighted ...
Periodontal disease worsens chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CHENGDU, China: Research has shown a connection between severe periodontal disease and the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
Artificial intelligence-based tool shows accuracy in segmentation of impacted maxillary canines
STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Generating 3D representations of dental and maxillofacial structures is a key step in many digital dental workflows; however, whether ...
New journal supplement explores the role of mouthwash in oral care
MELBOURNE, Australia: The value of mouthwash as part of routine oral hygiene has often been questioned in the literature. Seeking to provide the most ...
New research reveals the role of preventive oral care in the UK
WEYBRIDGE, UK: Haleon, a British multinational consumer healthcare company, and the College of General Dentistry have recently conducted a survey that ...
Study examines oral health of individuals with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder
SASKATOON, Canada: Oral health can dramatically influence overall health and quality of life. This is especially true for those with developmental ...
Cannabidiol: The quest for a new non-opioid analgesic
NEWARK, N.J., US: Acute and postoperative dental pain are inevitable, and pain management strategies often include the use of opioids; however, many studies...
Study finds concerning levels of HIV/Aids-related stigma in Pakistani dental teams
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The number of people with HIV/Aids in Pakistan has increased dramatically in recent years, and the classification of HIV/Aids ...
Sugar tax may have reduced UK paediatric tooth extractions—study
CAMBRIDGE, UK: Dental caries is the primary cause of elective hospital admissions among UK children aged 5–9 years, and the disease accounts for nearly ...
Researchers develop special toothpaste for peanut allergy treatment
ANAHEIM, Calif., US: Oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy entails giving people small amounts of peanuts over time to desensitise them to the legume, thus...
COVID-19 softened decline in US dental opioid prescriptions
ANN ABOR, Mich., US: Dental opioid prescriptions are associated with an increased risk of opioid overuse, addiction and overdose, and at least 39 US states...
New study suggests electric toothbrush valuable for paediatric dental care
JERUSALEM, Israel: Electric toothbrushes, particularly those with oscillating-rotating (O-R) movements, have shown superior plaque removal efficacy compared...
Seventh international congress on minimum intervention dentistry brings leading experts together
ZAGREB, Croatia: The international Minimum Intervention Society (MIS) supported the seventh international congress on minimum intervention dentistry, themed...
Study finds need for further research on antibiotic therapy in dental implantology
PORTOVIEJO, Ecuador: The application of the concept of osseointegration revolutionised the treatment of edentulous patients. However, as applications ...
Common oral pathogen found to increase damage from heart attack
TOKYO, Japan: Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University have added to the literature linking periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease by ...
Researchers developing a new strategy for treating burning mouth syndrome with capsaicin drops
OSLO, Norway: The painful condition of burning mouth syndrome (BMS) has similar symptoms, including a tingling sensation in the mouth, to conditions such as...