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“Innovation has always been our lifeblood”

Having worked across several areas of healthcare—including dentistry, pharmaceuticals and medical products—Paul Keel brought a broad industry ...

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From trauma to harmony: A minimally invasive approach to anterior aesthetics

Anterior dental trauma often results in aesthetic concerns that require careful and conservative management. Today, minimally invasive adhesive techniques ...

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Canadian DSO enters US market with Florida acquisition

TORONTO, Canada: Dentalcorp, the largest dental support organisation (DSO) in Canada, has added 21 supported dental clinics to its portfolio by acquiring ...

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The Batman effect and the psychology of patient behaviour

A quirky new field study has a surprisingly serious message about compliance, anxiety and our practice environment. I recently came across a paper from npj ...

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Can dentists trust YouTube for dental photography training?

BILECIK, Turkey: YouTube is an increasingly accessible source of dental education, but the absence of expert review raises questions about the quality and ...

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German orchestra musicians report high oral health awareness but common orofacial pain

GÖTTINGEN, Germany: Professional musicians are exposed to a range of occupational factors that may affect their oral and orofacial health. A large number ...

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Study explores student and staff experiences of digital dentistry education

PLYMOUTH, England: Digital dentistry is becoming increasingly integrated into clinical practice, but evidence on its implementation in undergraduate dental ...

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Ivoclar celebrates this year’s winners of the Ivoclar Smile Award for IPS e.max

SCHAAN, Liechtenstein: The Ivoclar Smile Award recognises outstanding restorative cases from around the world, celebrating the exceptional skills and ...

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A biomimetic approach to restoration after endodontic treatment

Restoration of an endodontically treated tooth can be quite challenging, mainly because so many decisions need to be made. The clinician must evaluate the ...

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Beyond the clinic: FDI congress sessions place oral health in a wider policy context

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: The 2026 FDI World Dental Congress (FDIWDC26) is taking place at a significant point for the oral health profession. As countries ...

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Study examines role of systemic inflammation in molar incisor hypomineralisation

MELBOURNE, Australia: Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a common developmental dental defect associated with considerable morbidity, yet its ...

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FDI report highlights a decade of patient-centred oral health data

GENEVA, Switzerland: FDI World Dental Federation has published a new report reviewing ten years of data from its Oral Health Observatory (OHO). The data ...

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Omega-3 fatty acids may help lower oral inflammation, study reports

BOSTON, US: Building on the established association between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease, researchers have recently investigated whether the ...

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Straumann Group names Christopher Norbye as incoming CEO

BASEL, Switzerland: Straumann Group has announced the appointment of Christopher Norbye as CEO, effective from 1 December, as part of a planned leadership ...

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West Bank study reveals knowledge gaps in oral cancer screening

HEBRON, Palestine: Medical practitioners can play an important role in the early recognition of oral cancer. Their knowledge of the disease and how they ...

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Digital health support in periodontal care: Clinical outcomes and relevance

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany: Digital tools are being explored to support behaviour change and effective oral hygiene, but evidence of their longer-term ...

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NSK Blue Prize: “We welcome excellence in all its forms”

The NSK Nakanishi Foundation was established in October 2016 by Nakanishi Inc., the company behind the NSK brand, to advance dental care by supporting ...

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FDI Oral Health for an Ageing Population project: Advancing healthy ageing

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: Population ageing is one of the defining demographic trends today. By 2050, the number of people aged 60 years and older is expected...

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Amalgam versus composite: UK study warns of care crisis over 2034 phase-out

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England: Amalgam is still the most commonly used material for posterior restorations under National Health Service (NHS) provision in ...

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CyberSmile opens Hong Kong training centre for robotic and AI-assisted dental implant surgery

HONG KONG, China: CyberSmile, a new training centre for computer-assisted implant surgery, opened in Hong Kong earlier this year. Established by Drs James ...

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Dentists turn to AI, but hold back on treatment recommendations

CHICAGO, US: As artificial intelligence (AI) is applied to a growing range of clinical and administrative tasks, new data offers a snapshot of how dentists ...

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Contemporary provisionalisation with 3D printing: New approaches to familiar clinical challenges

3D printing in dental practice is becoming increasingly popular owing to its relatively low barrier to entry and excellent versatility. Improvements in ...

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Reverse evidence-based dentistry: From chairside observation to responsible clinical innovation

Every week, clinicians are exposed to new technologies, materials, digital tools and therapeutic approaches that promise to improve patient care. Modern ...

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FDI Young Dentists Forum: Supporting early-career dentists beyond clinical training

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: The FDI Young Dentists Forum is a recurring part of the FDI World Dental Congress programme. Now in its fourth year, the forum ...

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DS World Las Vegas 2026 connects clinical and laboratory education

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: At Dentsply Sirona (DS) World Las Vegas 2026, dental professionals will experience an education programme designed around a powerful ...

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Periodontitis may worsen systemic bone loss via gut microbiota

SOUTHPORT, Australia/NANJING, China: Animal studies have shown that periodontitis can aggravate systemic bone loss, and other work has implicated the gut ...

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A single-visit digital workflow for endodontic treatment and restoration

The endodontic treatment of severely compromised teeth and their restoration are everyday challenges in dental practice. The advent of high-performance ...

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WHO advances action on dental amalgam phase‑out across Southeast Asia

BANGKOK, Thailand: The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting stronger cooperation between health and environmental authorities to accelerate the ...

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Study maps noma risk hotspots in northern Nigeria

HONG KONG: Noma is a severe, rapidly progressing and generally non-contagious gangrenous disease that destroys the soft and hard tissue of the mouth and ...

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FDI Oral Health Observatory: Celebrating more than a decade of data-driven change

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: Over the past decade, the FDI Oral Health Observatory (OHO) project has demonstrated the potential of practice-based data collection...

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