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Researchers develop new method to determine biological sex of human skeletal remains

SACRAMENTO, Calif., U.S.: Through science, our ability to decode the past has continued to improve. In another advancement that will help archaeologists ...

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Swedental 2018 immerses dental professionals in digital dentistry

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: At the 2018 Annual Swedish Dental Congress and Swedental exhibition, dental professionals can learn about the newest products and ...

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Interview: “The feedback we’ve received has been truly eye-opening”

Despite often being overlooked by some dental professionals, dental loupes can provide clinicians with better visibility of the patient’s mouth and reduce...

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Poor oral health may inhibit effectiveness of hypertension medication

L’AQUILA, Italy: In a new study, researchers at the University of L’Aquila in Italy have highlighted the importance of oral health for patients with ...

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Recent study suggests sugar tax is needed in New Zealand

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: The debate around sugar and its ill effects on society and how to address this have taken many forms, one of the main measures being ...

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Silver nanoparticle-coated membrane may enhance dental implant treatment

CRAWLEY, Australia: Alveolar bone loss is a common problem for patients seeking dental implant placement. A barrier between the bone substitute and gingiva ...

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Experts to deliver lectures at AEEDC Dubai Ortho 2019

DUBAI, UAE: On 4 and 5 February 2019, the AEEDC Dubai World Orthodontic Conference will take place for the fourth time at the Dubai International Convention...

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No man is an island (not even the orthodontist!)

One of the limits of Western medicine is the rigid division into areas of specialty, which are often considered as independent with minimal interactions ...

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Editorial: To live a healthy life, you do not have to go to extremes

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: In his book The Nordic Guide to Living 10 Years Longer, Dr Bertil Marklund, a general medical practitioner and an adjunct professor at ...

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Aesthetic Digital Smile Design: 2-D-/3-D-assisted communication and software design

The communication between dentist and patient is important, especially in cases of partial or complete aesthetic restoration in the anterior (smile ...

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French orthodontic community meets in Paris

PARIS, France: Every year in November, a few days before the congress of the French Dental Association, the Palais des Congrès de Paris hosts the Les ...

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Program to improve the oral health of children in foster care gaining momentum

NEW YORK, U.S.: In a bid to help children in foster care improve their oral health, New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and the...

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Study supports use of preventative antibiotic use in high-risk patients

SHEFFIELD, UK: Currently, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines recommend that dentists should generally not use ...

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Dentistry and cinema: When science helps art

In the world of cinema, costumes, make-up and special effects of all kinds are commonly used to engage the audience. Quite often, to make the characters ...

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At-home tooth straightening boom raises concerns

LEIPZIG, Germany: To the unaware consumer, it almost sounds too good to be true: straighter teeth without a single dentist appointment through a method that...

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Reach the most inaccessible areas with the New Hydrosonic Ortho

Interdental spaces, crowded teeth or the brackets of fixed orthodontic appliances are the most likely places to accumulate plaque. Efficient biofilm removal...

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Managing a dental practice: Jimmy’s story

Jimmy* stood shyly on my doorstop and asked, “Can we go for a pint Alun?” This wasn’t the normal way for a client to start our work together, but I ...

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Implants should only be inserted when periodontal conditions are stable

Biofilm is the most significant cause of inflammatory bone loss around teeth and implants. Diagnostics, biofilm management and, where necessary, treatment ...

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Incorporating CAD/CAM solutions for full-mouth dental implant reconstructions

Patients facing the loss of their natural dentition have more treatment options than ever before. The traditional complete denture, once the standard of ...

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Residents line up for hours to register with dentist in Wales

LLANGOLLEN, UK: Hundreds of residents of the small Welsh town of Llangollen were photographed last week waiting for hours on end to register with a new NHS ...

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Create natural gloss instantly with CLEARFIL MAJESTY ES Flow

An ideal composite material should satisfy three basic requirements: function, aesthetics and biocompatibility. A member of the CLEARFIL MAJESTY family, ...

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Restoring function and aesthetics with monolithic zirconia restorations

With greater public awareness about cosmetic dental reconstructions, the dentist is often challenged with greater demands from the patient. This increased ...

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Interview: “Team work makes the dream work”

Despite having only qualified as a dental hygienist relatively recently, Anna Middleton has quickly developed a loyal customer base across multiple ...

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New adhesive prevents dental caries around orthodontic brackets

LONDON, UK: Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have produced a new dental adhesive for bonding orthodontic brackets that protects the tooth ...

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Global 3-D printing market to reach US$9.7 billion by 2025

LONDON, UK: The global dental 3-D printing market is expected to grow to US$9.7 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The ...

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Interview: It’s time to get on board with digital technology

More than 200,000 children and adults in the UK commenced orthodontic treatment in 2017. One of the most common forms of treatment is the Invisalign Clear ...

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Starting Well drive encourages young children to visit dentist

LONDON, UK: It can sometimes feel like dentists are fighting a losing battle when it comes to children’s oral health, especially given that recent figures...

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Brisbane dentist highlights importance of oral health during pregnancy

BRISBANE, Australia: Pregnancy is a unique experience in a woman’s life; however, it may significantly affect her own and her child’s oral health. ...

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Heavy smoking during Irish famine led to dental caries, study finds

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: Despite the vast amount of research on smoking, the relationship between smoking and oral health in an archaeological sample of a ...

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Expert to focus on benefits of microscope in free webinar

NEW YORK, U.S.: As CAD/CAM technology has improved, precision crown preparation has become critical for success. In a free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar...

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