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Dental News
Prof. Pier Francesco Nocini opens German–Italian congress in Verona
VERONA, Italy: On Friday, 3 May, Dr Pier Francesco Nocini, Professor of Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Verona in Italy, opened the first ...
Straumann BLX implant: First human case study yields positive results for molar replacement
BASEL, Switzerland: Straumann is pleased to report the very positive results of the first human case study to track the condition and progress of a patient ...
Gum Health Day 2019—“Healthy gums, beautiful smile”
MADRID, Spain: Through Gum Health Day, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) aims to highlight the importance of keeping gingivae strong and ...
Australian Labor Party pledges billions to senior dental care
MELBOURNE, Australia: The standard of oral health in Australia is well below that in many parts of the Western world, with one report showing that 90 per ...
Researchers use antibacterial nanoparticles to prolong dental restorations
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., U.S.: Researchers have been using neutron scattering to study how nanoparticles with antibacterial properties could be added to adhesive ...
Stress levels are reflected in teeth
WASHINGTON, U.S.: Emerging evidence suggests that exfoliated teeth may be a promising biomarker for modern medicine. They are one of the few tissues in the ...
Case report presents rare incidence of retained tooth in nasal cavity
AARHUS, Denmark: Besides everyday diagnoses, there are some real rarities to be found in the world of medicine. This was true for a patient at the ...
Study finds genetic make-up has little impact on oral health
MELBOURNE, Australia: The idea that oral health comes down to genetics can be a damaging one. According to authors of a recent study, which followed the ...
Finnish public dental service personnel face healthcare reform
HELSINKI, Finland: A healthcare reform will replace present healthcare and social services in Finland, which are centred on public provision, with a ...
New study reports issues of non-compliance with tooth whitening products
STRASBOURG, France: In a recent market surveillance study, the European Network of Official Cosmetics Control Laboratories (OCCLs) has assessed cosmetic ...
May 2019 is Save Your Tooth Month
CHICAGO, U.S.: The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is devoting an entire month to celebrating saving natural teeth and recognizing the ...
Interview: New gel may remineralize dentin, explains Prof. Janet Moradian-Oldak
As the world of dentistry expands and grows in a variety of directions, there are still many who continue working on the age-old question of how best to ...
Scientists hopeful of minimising adverse health effects linked to snoring
UMEÅ, Sweden: Researchers have recently reported that the recurrent vibrations caused by heavy snoring can lead to injuries in the upper airways. This ...
Study confirms dentists’ key role in oral cancer detection
TORONTO, Canada: A new study has shown that dentists are playing an important role in detecting oral cancer. After examining data gathered over an 11-year ...
Scientists draw inspiration from giant panda teeth
SHENYANG/HEFEI/LANZHOU, China/BERKELEY, Calif., US: Tooth enamel protects teeth over the lifetime of an organism by providing a hard surface resistant to ...
3Shape and Ivoclar Vivadent join forces with augmented reality technology for orthodontics
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: 3Shape and Ivoclar Vivadent have announced a new collaboration that enables orthodontists, dentists, and laboratory professionals to ...
Study links childhood oral infections and adult carotid atherosclerosis
HELSINKI, Finland: The importance of good oral health from a young age is a message that still needs to reach many people. Recently, a Finnish 27-year ...
Study finds sugary drinks not necessarily linked to childhood obesity
NOTTINGHAM, UK: Given what we know about the relationship between rates of obesity and sugar consumption, it would seem to be common sense that children who...
Delivering solutions to complement proven, documented world-class dental implant systems
MÖLNDAL, Sweden: With innovation and science at its core, Dentsply Sirona Implants continues to deliver new solutions in implant dentistry. The solutions ...
Endodontics white paper calls for treatment to consider patient health
GENEVA, Switzerland: FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) recently released its first white paper on endodontic care, providing an important resource for ...
Researchers develop microrobots to break up plaque
PHILADELPHIA, U.S.: The fight against plaque has been a long-running battle. In a discovery that might give dentists the upper edge, researchers from the ...
Twenty-first IFDH International Symposium on Dental Hygiene to be held in Brisbane
BRISBANE, Australia: The International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) has recently announced that its International Symposium on Dental Hygiene, ...
Award recognises the life-changing potential of orthodontics
LONDON, UK: The British Orthodontic Society’s Against the Odds Award for 2019 has been given to Tatiana Williams, whose brave story shows the power of ...
Study links frailty to poor oral health
MELBOURNE, Australia/LONDON, UK: It is widely known that poor nutrition is a risk factor for frailty. Similarly, the link between nutrition and oral health ...
Scientists find effective treatment for oral pain caused by radiation therapy
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., U.S.: Scientists have recently discovered that an oral rinse referred to as magic mouthwash significantly reduces the pain caused by ...
Paper outlines dentists’ role in identifying domestic violence cases
TUCSON, Ariz., U.S.: The obligations of dentists in society extend well beyond oral health. Recently, the University of Arizona College of ...
Study finds smiling has a positive impact on emotional state
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., U.S.: Dentists support people in keeping or regaining their smiles. More and more, esthetics is playing an important role in dentistry in ...
Journal of Dental Research’s May issue focuses on oral and head and neck cancer
ALEXANDRIA, Va., U.S.: This year marks the centennial of the Journal of Dental Research (JDR). To celebrate, JDR is featuring a yearlong monthly ...
Research finds presence of dental phobia not a barrier to treatment
LONDON, UK: It has been established that patients with a phobia of dentistry may often delay visiting the dentist or avoid it altogether. It comes as ...
Easy cementation with the KATANA Zirconia Block
In 1983, Kuraray introduced the patented MDP monomer in its PANAVIA EX cement. 35 years later, MDP monomer-based resin cements have been scientifically ...