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New research may one day revolutionize endodontics

BOSTON, U.S.: Root canal therapy and the materials and techniques used to perform them are continually evolving. However, the fact remains that after the ...

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Two separate studies reveal exciting future in tooth bioengineering

ALEXANDRIA, Va., U.S.: Tooth loss affects many people around the world. While implant treatment is the current standard of care, bioengineering may one day ...

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Interview: “Prevention is not just for children and young people”

Three years ago, Professor of Cariology and Endodontology Ivo Krejci from the University of Geneva, Switzerland, published an article in which he made the ...

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Danaher to spin off dental business into independent company

WASHINGTON, U.S.: Danaher, a global science and technology conglomerate operating in the field of healthcare, among others, has announced its intention to ...

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TAD talks: 2018 World Implant Orthodontic Conference to address evolution and development

NUSA DUA, Indonesia: In less than two weeks, international orthodontists and clinicians will gather on the Indonesian island of Bali to share experiences ...

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New study links poor oral health to respiratory disease

FUKUOKA, Japan: According to new research from Japan, elderly people with poor oral health constantly ingest oral microbial populations that are more ...

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Floating Doctors provides dental care in Panama

BOCAS DEL TORO PROVINCE, Panama: Many regions of the world still have very limited access to dental care. Volunteer dentists at the nonprofit organization ...

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Diabetic women face higher risk of oral cancer, study finds

SYDNEY, Australia: The links between oral health and overall health are numerous, with their importance continually filtering into broader society. In a new...

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HKIDEAS 2018 themed “New millennium of oral health”

HONG KONG, China: Organised by the Hong Kong Dental Association, the Hong Kong International Dental Expo and Symposium (HKIDEAS) has established itself as ...

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Planmeca software allows multiple applications for dental facilities

HELSINKI, Finland: Televisions, mobile phones, even cars—software has disrupted several industries, as its role has become significantly more important. ...

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E-cigarettes may modify genetic material in oral cells

BOSTON, U.S.: Electronic cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular. Although they are viewed by some as a safer alternative to smoking, their effects are...

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Interview: “Pregnant women are hardly ever informed about the importance of good oral health”

A new mother herself, pregnancy gingivitis has become a subject close to Dr Anja Carina Borer’s heart. She set up a joint campaign between Oral-B and the ...

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Dentsply Sirona holds first EPIC Women’s Dental Meeting

CHARLOTTE, N.C., U.S.: Dentsply Sirona welcomed a group of female dentists and CEREC owners to the first EPIC Women’s Dental Meeting, held in Charlotte on...

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Dynamic navigation for reliable and predictable flapless implant placement

A 52-year-old female patient was concerned about the appearance of her smile. Her upper right first molar and second premolar had been missing for several ...

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Dental product inventor receives A$566,000 grant

CANBERRA, Australia: With an ever-growing dental market, innovation and development of new technologies are critical at all levels. In a move that supports ...

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Interview: We wanted to launch a brand that had a strong environmental concern

Every year, an estimated five billion plastic toothbrushes are thrown away and end up in landfills. This overuse of plastic, which is severely damaging our ...

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Research links processed starch to dental caries

NEWCASTLE, UK: Given the abundance of dietary recommendations that can be accessed these days, understanding what we should and should not eat can be a ...

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Mobile dental provider fined almost A$200,000

SYDNEY, Australia: In a recent court case, the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) successfully prosecuted a mobile dental service ...

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IDS 2019 to focus on long-term outcomes of periodontal therapy

COLOGNE, Germany: The 38th International Dental Show (IDS) will take place from 12 to 16 March 2019 in Cologne. As the top event for the dental industry ...

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Researchers pinpoint mutations that give bacteria antibiotic resistance

HOKKAIDO, Japan: In a recent study, researchers in Japan have developed a new way of testing bacterial resistance to antibiotics and while doing so found ...

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Researchers sequence rare bacterium that causes rampant dental caries

URBANA, Ill., U.S.: Among the most prevalent chronic diseases in both children and adults is dental caries, which occurs when the mouth is in a state of ...

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Curaden to present interdental brush efficacy and compliance study at ADEE 2018 meeting

OSLO, Norway: The Norwegian capital is the setting for the annual meeting of the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) this year, which is ...

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Swiss Dental Online Academy launches state-of-the-art prophylaxis e-learning platform

Specifically focusing on prophylaxis and the preservation of natural teeth, the Swiss Dental Online Academy has launched a new online learning platform ...

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Dentist starts petition asking for better dental care in New Zealand

HAMILTON, New Zealand: The horrific state in which many New Zealanders find their teeth has been likened, by some professionals, to those from developing ...

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Intraoral sodium sensor aims to simplify hypertension management

ATLANTA, U.S.: Many people have acquired a taste for high-salt foods, which, over the years, may result in health issues related to high blood pressure. ...

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Interview: 3-D printers allow us to create a variety of different models

Though the recent advancements in 3-D printing technology and their effect on the dental industry have been well catalogued, less focus has been placed on ...

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W&H donates products to world’s highest dental clinic

NAMCHE BAZAAR, Nepal: Dental treatment in the Nepalese mountain village of Namche Bazaar is a challenging undertaking. Located at an altitude of 3,440m, the...

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Study links long-term opioid use with third molar extraction

MICHIGAN, U.S.: Opioid addiction has been a concern in America for some time. In a new study, researchers have found that teens and young adults who have ...

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Interview: “In order for a business owner to be an effective leader, he or she must delegate”

The idea that in this day and age dentists can keep the business side of the practice in-house is considered by some as no longer possible. One of those ...

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Webinar to focus on aging patients and their oral health

NEW YORK, U.S.: When it comes to growing older, oral health plays a key role in a person’s quality of life. In a free Dental Tribune Study Club webinar on...

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