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Alarming oral health crisis among youth in secure residential care

JÖNKÖPING, Sweden: When young people are placed in care, child welfare services, healthcare authorities and institutional care providers assume ...

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New online toolkit launched by UK researchers to support autistic children’s oral health

LEEDS, England: Researchers from the University of Leeds, in collaboration with the University of Manchester and the University of Sheffield, have launched ...

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“Our mission at Sonicare is to help people achieve better oral health effortlessly”

As dental professionals gathered at the 2025 International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne in Germany to explore cutting-edge solutions that are transforming ...

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The ideal toothbrush to recommend to patients

KRIENS, Switzerland: Dental professionals are expertly positioned to guide patients towards an oral health routine that is both effective and gentle. The ...

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Protecting the oral microbiome: New innovative formula without chlorhexidine

DUBAI, UAE/KRIENS, Switzerland: The oral microbiome is essential for overall health, but traditional antiseptics like chlorhexidine can disrupt its balance....

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The essential role of interdental brushing in oral health

LUCERNE, Switzerland: Interdental cleaning is a cornerstone of preventive care, addressing the persistent challenge of biofilm removal from areas ...

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Study finds that routine the key to enhanced oral health among the elderly

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Maintaining oral health in the ageing population is vital for quality of life, and challenges in oral care in nursing homes demand ...

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Connect, communicate and co‑discover

A common challenge faced by the dental professional is that of seeing confusion in a patient’s eyes when oral hygiene issues or the need for treatment is ...

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GBT: Oral hygiene at home as part of oral prophylaxis

Oral disease prevention consists of two pillars: individual home care and professional prophylaxis. For good long-term oral health, both components need to ...

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The novel Proclaim 3D-printing solution for customised at-home oral hygiene

Current methods of oral hygiene rely on old technology that requires repeated instruction and dexterity to master. Often, patients are unable to achieve ...

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Leading oral hygienist advocates for a more inclusive and diverse dental industry

The International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) 2024 kicks off today in Seoul with a plenary session by Dr JoAnn Gurenlian, the director of education, ...

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Periodontitis increases risk of stroke among young people, study finds

KUOPIO, Finland: Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally, and periodontitis has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of ischemic ...

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Study links lack of supervised brushing in childhood to caries

FORT MYERS, Fla., US: Although many college students recognise the impact that lifestyle choices have on oral health, minority students often have limited ...

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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 strategy for WOHD to be revealed at World Dental Congress

Celebrated every year on 20 March, World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is the largest global awareness campaign on oral health. The WOHD task team oversees the ...

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Cambodian study indicates improving oral health in children with HIV/Aids could help lower viral load

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has increased the life expectancy of children with HIV/Aids, leading to a focus on helping these children...

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Blackened, broken, decayed teeth: Understanding and treating patients with substance use disorders

Dr Ronni Brown is an educator, researcher and dentist who treats patients who are in vulnerable circumstances and face enormous repercussions regarding ...

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Study on oral care in hospitalised pneumonia patients leads to change in international practice

TORONTO, Canada: Since the use of an antimicrobial oral rinse in intensive care units (ICUs) and its effectiveness in preventing pneumonia have been ...

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Oral-B and Straumann alliance officially launched with highly-anticipated jointly sponsored session at EuroPerio10

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Two weeks after the official announcement, Oral-B and Straumann kicked off their landmark alliance with a jointly sponsored scientific ...

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New study identifies affluence as risk factor for tooth wear

GOLD COAST, Australia: High socio-economic status has often been linked to improved health outcomes. However, according to a global study of 30 countries, ...

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Align Technology announces digital edition of Invisalign Scientific Symposium for orthodontists

LONDON, UK: Align Technology has announced that it is hosting its annual Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Invisalign Scientific Symposium on 2 and ...

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Interview: Correcting your own oral hygiene habits is the best way to help patients

Too often, dental students have to rely on textbook examples or only receive limited practical training when it comes to improving their oral hygiene ...

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TePe GOOD toothbrush range becomes more colourful

MALMÖ, Sweden: To meet the needs and demands of the customer, TePe GOOD, the sustainable toothbrush range from TePe Oral Hygiene Products, has recently ...

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Study examines oral health behaviours in elite athletes

LONDON, UK: Various studies have found that poor oral health may impair training and athletic performance. A recent study has examined oral health ...

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Poor oral hygiene may impair training and athletic performance

GENEVA, Switzerland: With the summer sports season in full swing, FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) has partnered with Sunstar to release a series of sports...

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Study finds no correlation between poor oral hygiene and HPV-positive oral cancer

ATLANTA, U.S.: Poor oral health and hygiene are known risk factors for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Researchers have now found that poor oral health...

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Scientists find link between periodontal disease and preterm delivery

ORLANDO, Fla., U.S.: In a new study, researchers compared the oral health status of women with preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM) and women with ...

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Qatar University announces establishment of country’s first dental medicine college

DOHA, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) has announced the launch of the country’s first dental medicine college. Starting from September 2019, the QU College ...

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Expert to discuss new standard of care in oral hygiene in free webinar

ZURICH, Switzerland: As dentistry evolves in both breadth and width, the need for oral hygiene processes to evolve at a similar speed has become crucial. In...

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DTI crowdfunding series: ToothShower provides comprehensive oral care

LEIPZIG, Germany: This is the first part in the Dental Tribune International (DTI) crowdfunding series, which will showcase the latest and greatest ideas in...

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