Dental News

Graphy clears hurdle for initial public offering in August

SEOUL, South Korea: Graphy, a digital dental solutions provider specialised in 3D-printing materials and orthodontic technologies, has passed the ...

Younger generations increasingly vulnerable to online dental misinformation

CHICAGO, US: A new report commissioned by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has confirmed rising concerns about the influence of online ...

3D printing in dentistry: The secret to offering more for less

3D printing has revolutionised modern dentistry, offering a cost-effective, versatile and efficient alternative to traditional fabrication methods. However,...

Dental imaging: Eight revolutionary trends to shape the coming decade

BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada: Dental imaging has become a cornerstone of modern dentistry, enabling greater precision in diagnostics and treatment ...

New EFP president says “collaboration is crucial”

EuroPerio11 was a milestone event for the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and for the scientific organisation’s new president. Since being ...

Jordanian study examines propranolol use among medical and dental students

AMMAN, Jordan: The rite of passage through university education into the professional world is one that for many students is fraught with tension. ...

Growing social media influence fuels interest in cosmeceuticals

PHILADELPHIA, US: The surge in social media use since the COVID-19 pandemic has increased public scrutiny of personal appearance, driving interest in ...

New report examines sexual misconduct within dentistry

LONDON, England: Like other areas of society that have come under scrutiny for various kinds of gender inequality and exploitation, dentistry too is now ...

Harvard dental graduates celebrate amid uncertainty

BOSTON, US: On 28 and 29 May, hundreds of new graduates of Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) and Harvard Medical School (HMS), including many newly ...

New study illuminates patient perspectives on AI diagnostics in dentistry

AARHUS, Denmark: As the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the dental industry continues to accelerate, there appears to be a growing ...

Future-ready dental graduates: Embracing the next wave of digital transformation in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia: Encompassing innovations such as virtual care, remote monitoring, mobile health apps and artificial intelligence (AI), digital health ...

ICD Global Oral Health Leadership Institute holds Stakeholders’ Day

FLINT, Mich., US: On 29 April, the International College of Dentists (ICD) hosted its second Stakeholders’ Day, in Boston in the US. The day’s ...

New study examines impact of lip size on facial attractiveness

SYDNEY, Australia: Research shows that facial attractiveness can significantly influence social decisions, including those related to dating, recruitment ...

Children’s dental health imperilled by US fluoride bans

BOSTON, US: Among the countless controversial aspects of Donald Trump’s current tenure as the US president, the commitment by Secretary of Health and ...

TruSmile Video: A game-changer for patient communication and treatment planning

Dr Robbie Hughes is a leading figure in digital dentistry, and his clinical expertise is supported by extensive postgraduate training in implantology, ...

3D-printed aligners: Study finds need for material-specific cleaning protocols

Editorial meets Science—new format bridges expert knowledge and practical application

BERLIN, Germany: In collaboration with health technology company Philips, the publishing houses of Dental Tribune International and OEMUS MEDIA have ...

Curaden founder Ueli Breitschmid dies at 79

KRIENS, Switzerland: Ueli Breitschmid, founder and long-time CEO of Swiss oral health company Curaden, died during the night of 1 June after a long ...

Leadership change at Dentsply Sirona: Garth steps in as CFO

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona has appointed Matthew E. Garth as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective immediately. ...

“Orthodontics isn’t just about straightening teeth; it’s about treating the underlying condition”

Dental Tribune International attended the recent European Aligner Society’s congress on the island of Rhodes in Greece and had the opportunity to speak to...

“Our eyes and hands remain some of the best diagnostic tools we have—especially when used with intent and experience”

The European Aligner Society recently held its sixth congress, on the island of Rhodes in Greece, and offered a programme that delivered insights and ...

Sugary baby pouches under increasing critical scrutiny in the UK

LONDON, England: The commercial baby food industry powerfully shapes early childhood nutrition in the UK and globally. Despite its trusted image, its ...

“The future of the EFP is extremely bright”

As the global conversation around oral health continues to evolve, the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) is playing an increasingly influential ...

Global periodontics community convenes at EuroPerio11

VIENNA, Austria: The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) recently hosted the 11th EuroPerio, the world’s leading congress in periodontics and ...

A seismic start to the sixth European Aligner Society congress

RHODES, Greece: The sixth congress of the European Aligner Society (EAS), which took place in late May, began with unexpected movement—not of teeth but of...

IDEC 2025 to advance dental innovation and collaboration in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia: The highly anticipated 2025 Indonesia Dental Exhibition and Conference (IDEC) is less than six months away, and enthusiasm continues to ...

“Good dentistry benefits everyone”

At this year’s 2025 International Dental Show (IDS), Dentsply Sirona, the largest diversified manufacturer of professional dental products and ...

Periodontal considerations in aligner treatment

Preconised by Kesling in 1946, treatment with clear aligners was initially used to correct misaligned teeth.1 Currently, aligners dominate the orthodontic ...

“The EFP is the leading organisation for oral health”

At this year’s EuroPerio11 in Vienna, Dental Tribune International sat down with Prof. Anton Sculean, secretary-general of the European Federation of ...

Dental industry focuses on what it can control

LEIPZIG, Germany: Major dental manufacturers have begun the year with cautious optimism and an ear to the ground. The first financial quarter of 2025 did ...