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Glasgow Caledonian to lead national doctoral programme in oral health

GLASGOW, Scotland: Glasgow Caledonian University has recently secured £2.6 million (€3.0 million*) to lead a new UK-wide doctoral training programme ...

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Oral health formally included in global NCD and mental health declaration

NEW YORK, US: At the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, member states adopted a landmark political declaration on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and...

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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 resources help dentists identify patients at risk of cardiovascular disease

DALLAS, US: Government survey data from 2019 shows that approximately 29 million Americans see a dentist annually but not another medical professional, ...

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Optimising oral health outcomes for cancer patients: A clinician’s guide to prevention and management

As dental professionals, we have all had that gut-wrenching moment when a cancer patient walks through our door mid-treatment. Their mouths are full of ...

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SHINING 3D Dental launches Aoralscan Elf intra-oral scanner

HANGZHOU, China: Digital dentistry specialist SHINING 3D Dental has announced the launch of Aoralscan Elf, a next-generation intra-oral scanner designed to...

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“Our goal is to make oral synbiotics an accessible preventive tool for childhood caries”

In many parts of the world, unequal access to oral health professionals and facilities makes it difficult for communities to receive adequate care. This ...

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Study links diabetes to higher risk of oral and maxillofacial pathologies

IAȘI, Romania: Diabetes is a growing global public health concern and is closely linked to oral disease. A recent study conducted by researchers in Romania...

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Curaden launches Curiosity.space―a digital community for prevention-minded professionals

KRIENS, Switzerland: For decades, dentistry has largely centred on intervention-based care—responding to disease rather than preventing it. However, a ...

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One in four Americans lacks dental insurance, ADA urges wider preventive coverage

CHICAGO, US: Despite growing recognition of the importance of oral health to overall health, access to dental care remains out of reach for millions of ...

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Oral antiseptics can help to prevent recurrence of periodontitis—report

VIENNA, Austria: On 16 May at EuroPerio11, the Spanish Society of Periodontology and Osseointegration presented a new report on how antiseptic mouthwashes ...

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Blood pressure checks begin at Essex NHS dental clinics

CHELMSFORD, England: The public-facing nature of dentistry has led to clinicians becoming increasingly involved in caring for patients’ systemic health, ...

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Curasept: Pioneering preventive oral health on a global scale

VIENNA, Austria: As awareness of oral health’s role in overall well-being grows worldwide, Curasept is advancing a clear and timely mission: to promote ...

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Put your money where your mouth is: EFP calls to unite in prevention

Oral health, being a cornerstone of well-being, is a critical factor in public health systems. The substantial economic burden of managing oral disease has ...

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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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“Prevention is often under-represented at dental shows”

Dr Ana Bokuchava is a dentist and the international marketing manager for Swiss prevention pioneer Curaden. In this interview, she shares the company’s ...

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VideaHealth and vVARDIS team up to elevate preventive dental care

BOSTON, US: VideaHealth, a dental artificial intelligence (AI) company, and vVARDIS, a Swiss manufacturer of oral care and tooth whitening products, have ...

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This mouthwash protects your patients in three ways

SINGAPORE: Curaprox’s Perio plus regenerate belongs to a new generation of chlorhexidine-based mouthwashes that employ a unique blend of additives. It ...

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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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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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Perceived social status associated with utilisation of preventive dental services

IOWA CITY, Iowa, US: For any oral health programme or insurance plan, under-utilisation of preventive dental services ultimately results in an increased ...

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Not wellness but medical care: GBT as effective prevention in everyday practice

Some 2,500 years ago, Hippocrates already knew that prevention is more important than curative therapy. In the modern-day context, Benz stated that ...

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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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Less CHX—new generation of mouthwashes is changing therapy

KRIENS, Switzerland: Chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) is considered the gold standard among oral antiseptics, but its use comes with a number of side ...

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Interview: “GBT is the right concept for me”

Right in the heart of the southern German town of Friedrichshafen, dentist Dr Florian Fries runs a modern practice for oral health, seeking to treat ...

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Most children with special healthcare needs have caries and poor oral hygiene—study

JODHPUR, India: A study of the oral health of children with special healthcare needs in the Jodhpur district in Rajasthan province has found a high ...

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EFP publishes guideline on prevention and treatment of peri-implant diseases

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has announced a new guideline aimed at helping oral health professionals around the world...

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Study uses artificial intelligence for gingivitis detection

HONK KONG: The applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry have been widely explored in recent years. However, a recent study is one of the ...

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Sustainability in dentistry: Urgent call to action

Our profession deals with issues that rarely improve on their own. In fact, most dental problems will become more challenging unless we intervene with ...

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Curaden becomes an industry partner of the ITI

KRIENS, Switzerland: Two major forces in dental care and training are coming together to deliver a strong impact worldwide. Curaden, a global leader in oral...

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