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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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,...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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Interview: Why is implant dentistry expanding so fast in China?

Dental implant workflow is taking over in Hong Kong, but Hong Kong isn’t alone. The growth of implant dentistry is happening across every region in China....

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3Shape and GuardLab announce equipment and marketing partnership

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: 3Shape, an award-winning developer and manufacturer of 3-D scanners and CAD/CAM software solutions for the dental industry, has ...

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FDA proposes new fluoride standard for bottled water

SILVER SPRING, Md., U.S.: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently proposed the lowering of the allowable level of fluoride in bottled water when...

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Trends in dentistry: What is currently happening in implantology?

Dentistry is developing quickly and even more so the field of implantology. To update dentists, Dental Tribune International asked four implantology ...

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Australian government continues to support child dental care scheme

CANBERRA, Australia: The Australian government has recently announced it will be committing A$1 billion to ensure the sustainability of the Child Dental ...

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Interview: The battle between digital and analogue

The use of digital technologies in dentistry is on the rise, a fact that clinicians Dr Galip Gurel, Dr Stefan Koubi and dental technician Hilal Kuday are ...

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Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium 2020 to take place in New York

NEW YORK, U.S.: The Oral Reconstruction Foundation has announced the theme and venue for its 2020 Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium. With a lineup of ...

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The fully digital Pro Arch protocol

The Straumann Pro Arch concept involves different treatment solutions for the fully edentulous patient. The objective is to provide a predictable, ...

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Facial transplant surgery improves speech in patient with severe facial trauma, study finds

NEW YORK, U.S.: Facial transplantation is one of the most extensive facial reconstructive surgeries available. The procedure involves the partial or total ...

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Lunos—An insider tip for hardening the tooth surface

BIETIGHEIM-BISSINGEN, Germany: As part of prophylactic treatment, fluoridation plays a major role in the protection against caries. In addition, it can halt...

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