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Dental News
Intra-oral scanners helpful in paediatric dental communication—study
GIESSEN, Germany: Researchers in Germany have studied the efficacy of intra-oral scanners as a communication tool in paediatric dentistry by comparing the ...
Dental undergraduates in Pakistan feel under-prepared in key clinical areas
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Dental colleges have proliferated in Pakistan since the 1990s in order to meet the country’s growing need for oral care; however, a ...
Enamel hypomineralisation: Study points to anti‑inflammatory drugs commonly used in children
SÃO PAULO, Brazil: Dental enamel defects (DEDs) are estimated to affect around 20% of children worldwide, and instances such as the fracturing of ...
Internet addiction linked with dental caries in Japanese teens
TOKYO, Japan: A study of Japanese high school students has found that those suffering from internet addiction are more likely to have dental caries or ...
Harnessing “positive stress” to boost tooth tissue regeneration
HONG KONG: Dentists are all too familiar with the negative effects that stress can have on the oral cavity; however, a recent study by a team of researchers...
Marked increase in dental erosion reported in Denmark
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: A survey conducted by the Danish Dental Association has revealed that dental erosion is increasing among the population. The ...
Study analyses tooth survival after root canal therapy in US population
INDIANAPOLIS, US: Though there have been many studies on the survival rate of endodontically treated teeth, only a relatively small proportion of these have...
Using Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire to predict children’s behaviour during first dental visit
GIZA, Egypt: A study by researchers at Cairo University aimed to identify psychological attributes in children using the behavioural screening Strengths and...
Study finds interdental brushes and rubber picks most effective devices
PISA, Italy: A newly published study from the University of Pisa has compared the efficacy of four different oral hygiene devices in reducing plaque and ...
3D printing: Study examines dentists’ user experiences and spending
BUDAPEST, Hungary: The use of additive manufacturing in dentistry is widespread in dental markets; however, there is a lack of information about the ...
4D-printed clear aligners found to show promise
BONN, Germany: A study led by researchers at the University Hospital Bonn has found that 4D-printed orthodontic clear aligners can apply biocompatible ...
Enlisting dentists to help tackle obesity
LOUGHBOROUGH, UK: Most of the UK population visit their dentist annually, and researchers from Loughborough University think that this primary care health ...
Dentists in Germany no more likely to catch COVID-19 than general population—study
GREIFSWALD, Germany: A study by researchers at University Medicine Greifswald compared the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission among dental teams with that of ...
The good, the bad and the unproven: Study examines consumer oral care tools
BUFFALO, New York, U.S.: Does using an interdental brush help to prevent periodontal disease, and will taking dietary supplements or probiotics actually ...
Fighting SARS-CoV-2 with mouthwashes—study adds to evidence of efficacy
BADALONA, Spain: Mouthwashes that contain cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) have been found to reduce by at least one thousand times the infectivity of ...
Maternal postnatal depression influences children’s toothbrushing—study
SENDAI, Japan: Researchers at Tohoku University in Japan have found that maternal mental health may play a significant role in instilling early ...
Literature favours air purifiers as COVID-19 transmission risk mitigant
LEIPZIG, Germany: The pandemic has been a trying time for dentists, particularly for owner-dentists who must make decisions that may influence the safety of...
3Shape TRIOS 3 outperforms Medit i500 intra-oral scanner in study
SEOUL, South Korea: The integration of CAD/CAM technologies into clinical dental workflows continues to grow as digital dentistry devices become more easily...
Males account for more than 60% of speakers at UK dental conferences
LEEDS, UK: Researchers from the University of Leeds and the University of Liverpool examined the gender balance of invited speakers at dental conferences ...
Dental procedures present low risk of aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2—study
BRISTOL, UK: The largest study to date specifically measuring aerosol generation in dental settings found that many common procedures produced negligible ...
Cost-effectiveness of glass hybrids as restorative alternative proved for cervical lesions
BERLIN, Germany: A four-country randomised controlled clinical trial recently proved the clinical performance and superior cost-effectiveness of glass ...
Combine evacuation systems to better reduce aerosols in dental clinics—study
LOMA LINDA, Calif., U.S.: Airborne respiratory droplets are one of the main modes of transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and the common use of aerosol-generating ...
Tobacco smoking associated with periodontal pocket development
KUOPIO, Finland: A study by researchers in Finland and the UK has found that self-reported daily smokers had a higher incidence of deepened periodontal ...
U.S. dentistry suffering from racial disparities
CHICAGO, U.S.: The U.S. dental workforce is diversifying but is still not representative of the racial and ethnic demographics of the wider population. ...
The mouth and SARS-CoV-2: Evidence of infected cells suggests key role in infection, transmission
BETHESDA, Md., U.S.: COVID-19 can cause a number of symptoms in the oral cavity, such as lesions, ulcerations and a loss of taste, and yet the role of the ...
Study shows dentistry must adapt to be prepared for future crises
JERUSALEM, Palestine: A May 2020 survey asked dentists located in the West Bank area about their preparedness to resume offering routine dental care after ...
Study suggests relationship between periodontitis and vitamin D
OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada: There are many reasons why vitamin D is essential to the body’s proper functioning. The vitamin is helpful for maintaining ...
New publication aims to predict upcoming European implant trends
LISBON, Portugal: Though it has only been available to edentulous patients for a few decades, implant therapy has become a crucial treatment modality in ...
Antibiotic resistance among patients with severe periodontal disease is increasing
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: Antimicrobial resistance is on the rise among German patients with severe periodontitis according to the findings of a ...