Dental News

Screw-retained implant bridge with multi-unit abutment connection

A 72-year-old patient in good general health presented with partial edentulism in the maxillary posterior region. The main goal was to achieve a rapid fixed...

One in four Americans lacks dental insurance, ADA urges wider preventive coverage

CHICAGO, US: Despite growing recognition of the importance of oral health to overall health, access to dental care remains out of reach for millions of ...

Odne completes successful financing round for US market expansion

DÜBENDORF, Switzerland: Swiss dental innovator Odne has announced the closing of a successful financing round, having raised CHF 4.2 million (€4.5 ...

Digital Dentistry Symposium to highlight innovations in clinical workflows

Taking place on 27 June, the Digital Dentistry Symposium 2025 will mark the launch of a new series of online educational events focused on key areas of ...

Innovative trial design explores treatment pathways for Grade III furcation defects

LONDON, England: Grade III furcation defects represent one of the most challenging scenarios in periodontal care, and robust evidence to guide their ...

HeySmile aligners drive case acceptance and support minimally invasive treatments

HELSINKI, Finland: Aligners offer a straightforward and efficient orthodontic treatment option that can be used to achieve aesthetic and functional ...

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 ...