Dental news & insights | Dental Tribune International

Dentists lament New Zealand’s failing anti-tobacco focus

WELLINGTON, New Zealand: Public health experts were taken by surprise when New Zealand’s new government announced that it would repeal the country’s ...

save

Periodontal treatment ineffective for heavy smokers with severe periodontitis, study finds

AARHUS, Denmark: Smoking can greatly affect periodontitis treatment—these are the findings of a recent study that investigated the influence of different ...

save

First-ever study finds link between vaping and dental caries incidence

BOSTON, US: Adding to existing evidence on the link between vaping and a deterioration in oral health, researchers from Tufts University School of Dental ...

save

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 ...

save

Cigarette giant wants dentists to understand tobacco harm reduction

MUNICH, Germany: Dentists see their patients several times annually in order to assess the health of their teeth and oral cavity; therefore, they are able ...

save

Scientists find adverse pulmonary health effects associated with vaping

BALTIMORE, U.S: Scientists investigating the potential health effects of vaping on the human pulmonary system have reported that inhaling vapor from ...

save

FDA grants first modified risk orders to smokeless tobacco products

WHITE OAK, Md., U.S.: For the first time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the marketing of products through the modified risk ...

save

Study evaluates staining properties of tobacco products

LONDON, UK: Studies by scientists at British American Tobacco (BAT) have shown that aerosol from potentially reduced-risk products (PRRPs), such as vapour ...

save

Organized Dentistry Coalition supports raising tobacco purchasing age to 21

WASHINGTON, U.S.: The Organized Dentistry Coalition (ODC), which encompasses the efforts of the American Dental Association (ADA) members, staff and ...

save

World No Tobacco Day—FDI highlights role of dental practitioners

GENEVA, Switzerland: Annually on 31 May, the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners celebrate World No Tobacco Day. This year, lung health is ...

save

Study finds combined vaping and tobacco product use increases risk of oral cancer

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: Smoking remains a leading cause of oral cancer, and the tobacco product range is evolving with increasing use of non-cigarette tobacco ...

save

Peers influence can reduce tobacco use among younger smokers

OAKLAND, Calif., U.S.: Participating in a brief intervention delivered by their peers in community settings can help reduce smoking among youth and young ...

save