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Dental News
State government bans advertising of junk food on publicly owned space
BRISBANE, Australia: An unhealthy diet can be a contributing factor to poor oral and general health, and advertising plays a key role in this regard. ...
Unilever to acquire Fluocaril and Parogencyl brands from Procter & Gamble
LONDON, UK/ROTTERDAM, Netherlands: Unilever has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the Fluocaril and Parogencyl oral care brands from ...
Interview: Dr Nele van Assche on the possibilities of ridge preservation
Since ridge preservation is one of the main congress topics of the International Osteology Symposium, which is taking place from 25 to 27 April in Barcelona...
Ready to regenerate? International Osteology Symposium kicks off in Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain: The International Osteology Symposium is currently being held for the next three days under the theme “THE NEXT REGENERATION” and is ...
Interview: “The growing knowledge in our field is striking”
Regenerative treatment options are a major concern in dental implantology. Dental professionals who are interested in studying the field further are invited...
Free webinar to focus on guided biofilm therapy
ZURICH, Switzerland: In an upcoming free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on Friday, 26 April, an expert will be discussing guided biofilm therapy for the ...
Dental, medical and nursing students work together in new study
NEW YORK, U.S.: With dental caries being the most common chronic childhood disease, it is imperative that health care professionals across all sectors work ...
Interview: "Soft tissue might be even more important than the bone around the dental implant"
At the International Osteology Symposium, just around the corner, dental professionals will be diving into the current trends in oral regeneration. Among ...
Human immune system contributes to dental caries and damage to dental fillings
TORONTO, Canada: The question as to why the human immune system partly works against the body, for example in autoimmune diseases, is still not sufficiently...
Scientists discover oral cancer biomarkers associated with patient survival
DUNEDIN, New Zealand/KOLKATA, India: In a recent study, researchers have discovered epigenetic markers that are markedly different in oral cancer tissue ...
Scientists work on remedy for painful jaw disease
LOS ANGELES, U.S.: University of Southern California (USC) researchers and collaborators from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have reported...
Optical impression and provisional prosthesis: Proposal for a new approach
The widespread use of intraoral optical impressions and constant improvements in dental computer-aided design (CAD) software today allow the ...
Interview: “We have some very ambitious goals for the U.S.”
With several decades of experience with numerous companies in the dental industry, Ed McDonough already has a great career behind him. Recently, McDonough ...
Lower socio-economic groups in New Zealand cannot afford urgently needed dental procedures
AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Socially disadvantaged adults in New Zealand cannot afford dental treatments, even if in great pain, resulting in dangerous ...
Interview: “Long-term studies show that not all implants and prostheses survive”
Prof. Christoph Hämmerle was President of the European Association for Osseointegration from 2008 until 2010, and in 2018, the organisation gave him ...
Alerting patients to disease risk improves dental hygiene and oral inflammation, study finds
LONDON, UK: As dentistry becomes more technologically advanced, the importance of having an informed patient continues to grow. With this in mind, a new ...
Study finds no correlation between poor oral hygiene and HPV-positive oral cancer
ATLANTA, U.S.: Poor oral health and hygiene are known risk factors for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Researchers have now found that poor oral health...
Stress—Friend or enemy?
“Stress” is a term that is often misused and applied inappropriately. In today’s world, being stressed is often associated with a busy, active work ...
Dental associations request funding for 2020 military dental research program
WASHINGTON, U.S.: The American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) have recently asked Congress to continue in ...
Americans find natural teeth worth saving, according to survey
CHICAGO, U.S.: A recent study conducted by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has found that Americans believe there is much worth saving. ...
Tooth whitening products may harm dentin tissue
ORLANDO, Fla., U.S.: In three new studies, researchers have recently found that hydrogen peroxide, even at the concentration used in over-the-counter ...
Interview: "Parents tell us that their children are now brushing correctly and independently"
Most children do not particularly love toothbrushing, and many parents will agree that getting their children to brush can be quite a hassle. As a solution,...
Image Navigation announces computerized surgical navigation system for dental implants
NEW YORK, U.S.: Image Navigation has announced a new image-guided implant (IGI) dentistry system that extends the use of CBCT scanners to include ...
Dr Yoshi Terauchi to present live online masterclass
MOSCOW, Russia: Considered one of the top experts in the field of endodontics, Dr Yoshi Terauchi will present an upcoming ENDOPOINT masterclass on 27 April ...
Plant-based diet could help reduce gingivitis
FREIBURG, Germany: A recent study has shown that a plant-based wholefood diet enriched with omega-3 fatty acid and vitamin D is able to reduce gingival ...
Plant cellulose might provide new bone material to be used for dental implants
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada: Owing to the potential complications associated with autografts, there is a need for synthetic bone tissue scaffolds. ...
Mercury-free Philippines—One dentist is making a difference
QUEZON CITY, Philippines: The Philippines Chapter of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology was founded by Dr Lillian Lasaten-Ebuen in ...
Dental caries experience continues to decline
COLOGNE, Germany: A recent study has assessed trends in dental caries experience in permanent dentition in Germany. The findings show that dental caries in ...
Interview: “Bruxism requires dentists to look beyond the mouth”
The Greeks had a word for what we now refer to as bruxism: brychein—the grinding or gnashing of teeth. With references to this “gnashing of teeth” in ...
Interview: Athletes are very receptive to improving their oral health for better performance
Studies have consistently reported poor oral health in elite athletes, the detrimental effects of which not only impact their general health, but also their...