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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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“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 ...

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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 ...

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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). ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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