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Dentaid celebrates 45 years of oral health innovation

BARCELONA, Spain: This year, Dentaid marked 45 years in oral health. Founded in 1980 as a small family business, the company has grown into an international...

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Study investigates chairside HIV testing in London dental clinics

LONDON, England: In the Global North, HIV/Aids is often seen as a historic problem; however, as UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima stressed in a new ...

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Salivary biomarkers reveal link between periodontitis and metabolic syndrome risk

KUOPIO, Finland: A large Finnish population-based study has assessed periodontitis using salivary biomarkers—rather than clinical and radiographic oral ...

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Study suggests dental biofilm may have a direct link to heart attack

TAMPERE, Finland: The long-standing relationship between oral bacteria and systemic disease has taken on new significance with recent advances in molecular ...

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Poor oral health increases severity of peritonsillar and deep neck space infections, study finds

ORADEA, Romania: Ongoing research continues to illuminate the plethora of ways in which oral and systemic health influence each other. While odontogenic ...

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New data links regular dental visits to better health and well-being across all-income levels

WASHINGTON, US: While the links between oral and systemic health are well established and widely discussed in the dental literature, the broader ...

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Leading dental researchers convene at Dentaid Research Center in Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain: Spanish oral health company Dentaid recently welcomed more than 60 international experts to its Dentaid Research Center, the largest ...

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Dentistry 3.0: Why “revision dentistry” is the next frontier in oral and systemic health

In medicine, it is widely accepted that medical implants and treatments require revision over time. In orthopaedic surgery, for example, joint replacements ...

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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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“Gums rock! Keep smiling!”

VIENNA, Austria: Since 2014, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has dedicated 12 May to the promotion of gingival health. The association’s ...

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AVOLA symposium to transform the future of oral and systemic health

LUCERNE, Switzerland: On 11 October, the non-profit association AVOLA is hosting its inaugural symposium, aimed at redefining the role of oral health in ...

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The missing link

I am very passionate about surgery, and my days are typically taken up with treating complex cases, including those involving 3D bone and soft-tissue ...

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Dietary restrictions could reduce periodontal disease

LONDON, UK: Since it has been evidenced that periodontitis results in local and systemic inflammation, researchers have recently examined the effects of ...

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Health bodies urge countries to adopt universal oral health coverage

BANGKOK, Thailand: FDI World Dental Federation and the NCD Alliance have urged governments to integrate oral healthcare into health coverage packages. The ...

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“We are very excited about the future of dentistry”

COLOGNE, Germany: Global distributor Henry Schein is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, and the company is advancing its offering to dental ...

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TePe Share clinical symposium explores relationship between cardiovascular disease and oral care

MALMÖ, Sweden: As a follow-up to last year’s clinical symposium, which was the first of its kind for TePe, the Swedish oral health company is hosting a ...

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Oral-B makes prevention matter at PeriOpera in Copenhagen

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: During EuroPerio10, attendees enjoyed opportunities not only to immerse themselves in a comprehensive scientific programme but also to ...

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Interview: What will the future of dentistry look like?

For Dr Victoria Sampson, the connection between oral and systemic health is of central concern when dealing with her dental patients. She employs biomarkers...

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Interview: "Many patients look to us for guidance"

A practicing dentist in Toronto, Canada, Dr. Uche Odiatu is also a certified personal trainer, yoga instructor, boot camp instructor and the author of The ...

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Study: Oral health, sarcopenia and diabetes mellitus

ONAN, Japan: Maintaining good oral health has many benefits, including those pertaining to systemic health. For example, a few studies have already ...

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World Health Assembly approves resolution addressing oral health

GENEVA, Switzerland: The World Health Organization’s (WHO) management of the COVID-19 pandemic thus far has brought its fair share of ...

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Research points to benefits of diabetes screening in dental practices

MELBOURNE, Australia: Since World Diabetes Day is set for this Saturday, 14 November, the relationship between diabetes and oral health management may be on...

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EFP and WHF release consensus report on links between periodontal and cardiovascular health

BRUSSELS, Belgium/GENEVA, Switzerland: Though various associations between periodontal health and cardiovascular health have previously been explored, a ...

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Study suggests causal link between tooth loss and heart disease

DUBAI, UAE: Though a relationship between edentulism and cardiovascular disease has been confirmed in previous studies, the causal association is less ...

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Workshop highlights link between oral health and HIV/Aids

BALI, Indonesia: Significant progress in the battle against HIV/Aids has been made in recent years, to the point that the Joint United Nations Programme on ...

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Study questions health benefits of artificial sweeteners

LONDON, UK: By providing a sweet taste without the calories and other deleterious side effects of sugar, artificial sweeteners have often been lauded for ...

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