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Ivoclar Summer School 2026 to take place in ten countries

SCHAAN, Liechtenstein: Under the motto “Travel, learn, connect”, the Ivoclar Summer School will return this year. First launched in 2022, the ...

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AI chatbots show promise as educational adjuncts in endodontics

DALLAS, US: As artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly explored in dental education and clinical learning, questions remain about how reliably ...

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Which universities are top of the QS dentistry ranking for 2026?

SOLNA, Sweden: Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a leading global higher education analyst, has recently published its annual QS World University Rankings by ...

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The minimally invasive mandate: Are UK dental schools keeping pace?

Despite rapid advancements in digital cariology and biomaterials, a translation gap remains between modern clinical capabilities and resources and the ...

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Postgraduate continuing education in dentistry at Danube Private University

KREMS AN DER DONAU, Austria: Danube Private University (DPU), a private university specialising in dentistry, has a long track record in postgraduate ...

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Dental aesthetics tied to well-being and academic success in students

AMMAN, Jordan: Dental and facial aesthetics do more than shape a smile; they can influence how individuals perform socially and academically, according to ...

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City University Ajman wins AEEDC Student Competition 2025

DUBAI, UAE: The UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC) Student Competition has become a cornerstone of the scientific ...

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War-driven stress takes a toll on dental students’ mental health

AL-NABEK, Syria: Years of conflict have left deep psychological scars on Syria’s future healthcare workforce. New research among health sciences students ...

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“Being a role model is one of the most rewarding ways to transfer knowledge and skills”

Role models shape how dental students see the profession, their own potential and even their well-being. In a recent British Dental Journal special feature ...

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Dental hygiene students to face financial barriers as loan caps tighten in the US

CHICAGO, US: The US Department of Education’s Reimagining and Improving Student Education Committee has recently reached consensus on the full package of ...

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New Zealand Dental Association wants more dental students

AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Besides a persistent dental crisis, New Zealand is facing an annual migration net loss of tens of thousands of young working age ...

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“Inappropriate antibiotic use can be a symptom of health system inequity”

Antimicrobial resistance is a mounting global health threat, and dentistry accounts for a notable share of antibiotic use. In conflict-affected settings ...

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Suicide awareness in dental education: A call to action for World Mental Health Day

DUNDEE, Scotland: As the global health community marks World Mental Health Day today, the dental profession is being urged to confront a pressing concern ...

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King’s College London hosts first UK edition of Ivoclar Summer School

LONDON, England: The Ivoclar Summer School, an international education initiative for dental students, was held in the UK for the first time this summer. ...

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Multilayered drilling plate shows promise for improving preclinical dental training

KUOPIO, Finland: A pilot study has evaluated the perceived realism and educational value of a novel multilayered drilling plate designed to replicate the ...

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Pathway to dental excellence: DPU’s internationally recognised MSc (CE)

KREMS AN DER DONAU, Austria: In times of rapid, dynamic development in medicine, technology and artificial intelligence, lifelong learning will prove ...

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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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Study uses ChatGPT to enhance dental student proficiency in informed consent

LONDON, Canada: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry is rapidly expanding, offering new possibilities in diagnostics, treatment planning and...

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Clinical accuracy of dental students significantly boosted by meditation

VADODARA, India: The flow of Eastern philosophical and spiritual systems to the US has, since the 1960s, exerted a well-known and powerful influence on the ...

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Successful endodontics—how to effectively use modern endodontic solutions in everyday practice

How to achieve greater efficiency, safety and job satisfaction in endodontics—endodontist and trainer Dr Sabine Remensberger has been sharing her ...

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Jordanian study examines propranolol use among medical and dental students

AMMAN, Jordan: The rite of passage through university education into the professional world is one that for many students is fraught with tension. ...

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Future-ready dental graduates: Embracing the next wave of digital transformation in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia: Encompassing innovations such as virtual care, remote monitoring, mobile health apps and artificial intelligence (AI), digital health ...

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Virtual reality haptics enhance preclinical endodontic training

KUOPIO, Finland: In recent years, virtual reality (VR) and haptic technologies have been increasingly integrated into dental curricula alongside ...

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Focus on young professionals: IDS offers free entry for students, master students and trainees

COLOGNE, Germany: The future of the dental industry begins with the skilled professionals who are completing their training today. The International Dental ...

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VR haptics: Potential and challenges in dental education

KUOPIO, Finland: Once considered science fiction, haptics-enhanced virtual reality (VR) training now plays a supportive role in dental simulation practice ...

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Simulated phantom heads might not yet be an improvement to dental instruction

BONN, Germany: As digital dentistry gains traction, dental education is increasingly adopting virtual systems, which also includes simulators that mimic ...

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Help on the way for unregistered dental patients in Scotland

DUMFRIES, Scotland: After years of governmental neglect, the UK is now in the middle of a public dental health crisis. Caused mainly by underfunding and ...

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Romania tops EU list of dental graduates

BRUSSELS, Belgium: High educational standards and affordable tuition fees make Romania an attractive destination for aspiring dental professionals from ...

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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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University teams line up for Dental Olympics 2024

NEW ORLEANS, US: The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced that four US dental schools will be competing for gold in this year’s ADA Dental ...

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