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Dental News
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
Survey reveals Australian dental product suppliers face rising costs
CANBERRA, Australia: To allow manufacturers and suppliers of dental products to express their level of business confidence in the industry, the Australian ...
Proposed fluoride upper limit increase in water systems open for comment
CHICAGO, U.S.: In a new development regarding fluoride levels in community water supplies, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the ...
Sex and gender in dentistry: GDI announces 2018 awards for contributions
FRANKFURT, Germany: Gender Dentistry International (GDI), the scientific society for sex and gender issues in dentistry, is calling for submissions and ...
Food constituents affect taste perception and smell of breath
MUNICH, Germany: Many food components contribute directly to the characteristic taste of food and beverages by means of their own particular taste, scent or...
Study finds combined vaping and tobacco product use increases risk of oral cancer
SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.: Smoking remains a leading cause of oral cancer, and the tobacco product range is evolving with increasing use of non-cigarette tobacco ...
Interview: Concerted action can lead us towards a cavity-free future
It is a curious truth of modern dentistry that, despite growing awareness of the importance of oral health, the prevalence of dental caries remains at an ...
Country’s political system influences population’s DMF index
LONDON, UK: At the 96th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, recently held in London, researchers presented ...
New Zealand children miss annual dental check-ups
MANAWATŪ, New Zealand: Frequent dental check-ups are important to maintain good oral health. However, in the Manawatū district on the North Island of New ...
Ancient primary tooth found in France
TAUTAVEL, France: In an exciting discovery by volunteer Spanish and French archaeologists, an ancient primary tooth was recently uncovered in France in the ...
Researchers develop less destructive method to whiten teeth
NANCHANG, China: Social media adverts for whitening products show celebrities flaunting their pearly whites, putting pressure on consumers to conform to the...
British consumers misled by claims on cereal packaging, study shows
CARDIFF, UK: By now, it is well known that many leading breakfast cereals may contain a surprisingly high amount of sugar in each bowl. A recent study, ...
Temperature changes favour formation of dental abscesses, study suggests
DRESDEN, Germany: The temperature is currently climbing to 38 °C throughout Europe. While this heatwave is gruelling, it might also influence the ...
Align Technology expands operations in Costa Rica
SAN JOSE, Calif., U.S.: Align Technology, manufacturer of the Invisalign clear aligner system and iTero intraoral scanners, recently opened its newest ...
New method allows production of customised photopolymers for dentistry
VIENNA, Austria: An increasing number of coating materials, including some for use in dentistry, are cured with light. Yet, homogeneous, custom polymer ...
Study reveals bacteria’s competitive nature
NEW HAVEN, Conn., U.S.: With between 100 and 200 different strains of bacteria in the human mouth at any one time, the oral cavity can be a highly contested...
Dental and industry professionals meet at 2018 IADR General Session and Exhibition
LONDON, UK: The 96th General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) has begun and is being held in conjunction ...
Study finds limited effectiveness of chlorhexidine for oral procedures
LEIOA, Spain: The human oral cavity is populated by a variety of bacteria. Surgical procedures in the mouth thus pose the risk of bacteria passing into the ...