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NSK Nakanishi Foundation launches a new prize for dental science

KANUMA, Japan: The NSK Nakanishi Foundation has established the NSK Blue Prize, a new international academic award that recognises researchers who have made...

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Remineralisation science and daily prevention: Study adds evidence on biomimetic enamel care

MILAN, Italy: As the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene brings renewed attention to prevention and progress in oral health, a recent in vitro study ...

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Study warns social media misinformation may put orthodontic patients at risk

BIRMINGHAM, England: Social media is increasingly used to promote orthodontic treatment directly to prospective patients, including by direct-to-consumer ...

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MI Society symposium at ORCA 2026 advances the implementation of minimum intervention oral care

ZAGREB, Croatia: The International Society for Minimum Intervention Dentistry (MI Society) recently held its symposium during the 2026 Organisation for ...

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Chronic oral inflammation may impair female fertility

JERUSALEM: Infertility is a major reproductive health concern worldwide, and a substantial proportion of cases have no clear explanation. Chronic oral ...

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AI-assisted workflow could help dentists develop specialist software

MUNICH, Germany: Clinical practice, research and education often require specialised software tools that are too niche for commercial vendors or are not ...

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AI chatbots align closely with implant prosthodontic evidence

PIRACICABA, Brazil: In implant prosthodontics, the growing body of research that clinicians must navigate raises the possibility of using large language ...

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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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Dental implants: Study links zirconia to stronger early immune activation

GUANGZHOU, China: Much of the research comparing zirconia and titanium dental implants has focused on surface characteristics and histological measures of ...

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AI shows close agreement with experts in implant planning

LEUVEN, Belgium: Artificial intelligence (AI) may help address persistent challenges in digital implant planning and guided surgery by supporting tasks such...

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Periodontal disease carries a measurable environmental cost

DUBLIN, Ireland: A new life cycle assessment study has put figures to the environmental burden associated with periodontal disease, adding a sustainability ...

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Saudi dentists show strong interest in guided endodontics despite adoption barriers

HA’IL, Saudi Arabia: Guided endodontic access (GEA), a technique that uses CBCT, intra-oral scanning, digital planning and 3D-printed guides to facilitate...

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Regular cannabis users may require higher anaesthetic doses for oral surgery

ROSEMONT, Ill., US: As more US states legalise recreational cannabis, the effect of cannabis use on anaesthetic requirements for oral surgery performed ...

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“Oral disease acts as an independent barrier to economic stability”

A US study has found that severe caries was associated with unemployment among adults who reported illicit drug use—even after accounting for ...

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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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AI judges not reliable for evaluating dental advice

XI’AN, China: As patients increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) tools for oral health advice, questions arise not only about the reliability ...

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“The core objective of my presidency is to strengthen collaboration between the EFP and its member societies”

Prof. Mia Rakić, newly appointed president of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), brings to the role a strong academic and clinical ...

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EFP–EAPD consensus clarifies periodontal care for children and adolescents

MADRID, Spain: Periodontal disease in children and adolescents can be difficult to diagnose and manage due to inconsistent definitions and the limitations ...

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Researchers uncover gene teamwork behind tooth root formation

CHENGDU, China: Tooth root development depends on precise cell communication pathways. Researchers from China have shown how two genes, Gli2 and Gli3, work...

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Bridging the gap: International consensus on aligner therapy

The rapid evolution of aligner therapy has often left a gap between research findings and daily clinical practice. To address this, the Italian Society of ...

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Dental lighting exposure linked to retinal damage, study finds

CHENGDU, China: Epidemiological data suggests that dentists have a higher prevalence of ocular disease than other professionals, but the reasons remain ...

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Prof. Mia Rakić appointed EFP president, sets focus on research and policy

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Prof. Mia Rakić has been appointed president of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), succeeding Dr Spyros Vassilopoulos. ...

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Trends in five key areas of dental anxiety research

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Dental anxiety research has surged over the past three decades, reflecting growing recognition of its impact on oral health and patient ...

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Osstem Implant marks 20 years of global market expansion

SEOUL, South Korea: Osstem Implant has expanded its global presence from an initial network of 12 overseas subsidiaries established in 2006 to 33 entities ...

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Injectable composite hydrogel shows promise for pulp–dentine repair

SHANGHAI, China: Although root canal therapy and vital pulp therapy can be effective in controlling infection and preserving tooth structure, they do not ...

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Type 2 diabetes may increase salivary sugars, shifting oral biofilms toward caries

OSAKA, Japan: People living with Type 2 diabetes have been reported to experience a higher incidence of dental caries, but the biological pathways ...

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Global periodontitis burden rises sharply despite stable rates, data shows

GUIYANG, China: Severe periodontitis continues to place a growing strain on global oral health. New Global Burden of Disease 2021 data has revealed ...

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“A healthy research environment should maintain strong centres of excellence”

A new study by Dr Abanoub Riad, associate professor in the Department of Public Health at Masaryk University in Brno in the Czech Republic, has cast light ...

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Freiburg researchers explore unknown oral bacteria in periodontitis research

FREIBURG, Germany: Thousands of different bacteria colonise the oral cavity, many of which remain unidentified. Researchers in Freiburg are now using a ...

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New scientific report on IPS e.max corroborates survival rates above 95%

SCHAAN, Liechtenstein: The Ivoclar Group, a leading manufacturer of integrated solutions for high-quality dental care, has published the fourth volume of ...

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